Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 02/12/2025

1. Introduction

Element Consulting GmbH ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Element Consulting GmbH
Address: Schadrutihalde 16, 6006 Luzern, Switzerland
Email: peter.lanagan@elementconsulting.ch
Phone: 0041 796 183 523

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect:
- Identification Data: Name, email address, phone number.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website/services.

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for:
- Providing and improving services.
- Communicating updates or support.
- Complying with legal obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:
- Consent (e.g., newsletter subscription).
- Legal obligations (e.g., tax compliance).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services).

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:
- Service providers
- Authorities if required by law.

7. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside Switzerland or the EU, we ensure adequate protection through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the EU Commission.
- Adequacy decisions for countries recognized as having sufficient data protection.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law.

9. Your Rights (GDPR & FADP)

You have the right to:
- Access your data.
- Request correction or deletion.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Object to processing.
- Request data portability.
- Lodge a complaint with:
- Swiss FDPIC (https://www.edoeb.admin.ch)
- EU Supervisory Authority in your country.

10. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects.