Avenza Consulting (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we process personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (LPD).
1. Data Controller
Avenza Consulting
Route de la Corniche 4
1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
Phone: +41 76 818 38 65
Email: info@avenzaconsulting.com
2. Personal data we collect
When you interact with our website https://avenzaconsulting.com, we may collect the following personal data:
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Any other information you provide voluntarily via our contact form
We do not collect sensitive data unless it is strictly necessary and you explicitly provide it.
3. How we collect data
We collect personal data directly from you when you:
- Submit a contact form
- Request information about our services
- Communicate with us via email or phone
4. Purpose of processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and requests
- To provide information about our services
- To improve our website and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
We will not use your personal data for purposes incompatible with those described above.
5. Legal basis for processing
Depending on the context, we process your personal data based on:
- Consent (when you voluntarily provide information via our contact form)
- Legitimate interests (to respond to inquiries, manage communication, and improve our services)
- Legal obligations (when required by law)
6. Data retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.
7. Data sharing and transfers
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
Your personal data may be shared only with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, email services) acting on our behalf and bound by confidentiality obligations
- Authorities or regulators when legally required
We store and process your data primarily in Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA). If data is transferred outside these regions, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
8. Data security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
9. Your rights
Under the GDPR and LPD, you have the following rights:
- Right of access – Obtain a copy of your personal data we hold
- Right to rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure – Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing – Limit how your data is used
- Right to data portability – Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object – Object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent – Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@avenzaconsulting.com
10. Cookies and tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
11. Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Updates to this privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
13. Contact us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Avenza Consulting
Email: info@avenzaconsulting.com
Phone: +41 76 818 38 65
Address: Route de la Corniche 4, 1066 Epalinges, Switzerland