1. Introduction
SW Legal AG (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website swissrecovery.org or use our legal services.
We are based in Switzerland and comply with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you contact us or use our services, we may collect:
- Name and contact details (email, phone number, address)
- Case-related information you provide
- Financial information relevant to your case
- Communications between you and our firm
- Documents you submit for case evaluation
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website or source
- Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide legal services and case representation
- Communicate with you about your case
- Respond to inquiries and provide case evaluations
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Contract performance: To provide legal services you have requested
- Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Legitimate interests: To improve our services and protect our rights
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific purposes
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Courts, regulatory authorities, and opposing parties (as required for your case)
- Professional advisors and experts engaged for your case
- Service providers who assist our operations (under strict confidentiality)
- Law enforcement when required by law
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. Our firm is ISO 27001 certified.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Case files are typically retained for 10 years after case closure, in accordance with Swiss legal requirements.
8. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
9. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Switzerland or the EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
SW Legal AG
Bahnhofstrasse 42
8001 Zurich, Switzerland
Email: privacy@swissrecovery.org
Phone: +33 7 56 81 97 96