Datenschutzerklärung (Privacy Policy)
SwayVest U.G. (haftungsbeschränkt)
Bismarck Strasse 89
10627 Berlin, Germany
Email:info@swayvest.com
1. Introduction
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy provides you with information on the collection, processing, and use of your personal data when you use our website and services. We comply with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data on this website is:
**SwayVest U.G. (haftungsbeschränkt)**
Bismarck Strasse 89
10627 Berlin, Germany
Email:info@swayvest.com
3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data
We collect and process the following personal data when you interact with our website or services:
- **Contact Information:** Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other contact details you provide through forms, emails, or other communication methods.
- **Usage Data:** Information about your use of our website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the website, and referring URLs.
- **Cookies:** We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy](#).
4. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- **Provision of Services:** To provide you with our consulting services and respond to inquiries.
- **Website Performance and Optimization:** To analyze usage data and improve the functionality and content of our website.
- **Legal Compliance:** To fulfill legal obligations, such as accounting and tax regulations.
- **Marketing and Communication:** If you have provided your consent, to send you newsletters and promotional materials.
5. Legal Basis for Data Processing
The processing of your personal data is based on the following legal grounds:
- **Performance of a Contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR):** Data processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations when providing services.
- **Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR):** Where you have given consent for specific data processing activities (e.g., receiving newsletters).
- **Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR):** Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting).
- **Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR):** We may process your data based on our legitimate interest in improving our services, ensuring security, and conducting direct marketing, provided this does not override your rights.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to improve user experience and analyze site performance.
- **Essential Cookies:** Necessary for the website to function properly.
- **Analytics Cookies:** Help us understand how users interact with the site by collecting anonymized data.
- **Marketing Cookies:** Used to display personalized ads and track user behavior across different websites.
You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings. For more detailed information, please refer to our [Cookie Policy](#).
7. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not share your personal data with third parties unless necessary for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or as required by law. Specifically, we may share your data with:
- **Service Providers:** Third-party providers who assist us in operating our website, delivering services, or managing our business activities (e.g., hosting providers, email services).
- **Legal Authorities:** If required by law or in response to legal requests (e.g., courts, law enforcement agencies).
When transferring data to third parties, we ensure compliance with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, including through appropriate contractual agreements.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Specifically:
- **Contractual Data:** Retained for the duration of the contract and as required by law (e.g., tax records).
- **Usage Data:** Retained for a period of [insert duration, e.g., 6 months] for performance analysis.
- **Marketing Data:** Retained until you withdraw your consent.
After the retention period expires, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- **Right to Access (Art. 15 GDPR):** You can request information about the data we process about you.
- **Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR):** You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- **Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR):** You can request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.
- **Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR):** You can request that we restrict processing under specific circumstances.
- **Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR):** You can receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- **Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR):** You can object to the processing of your data, particularly for direct marketing purposes.
- **Right to Withdraw Consent:** If you have provided consent for data processing, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before the withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@swayvest.com.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data and protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Please note that no method of transmitting or storing data is completely secure.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website. Please review it periodically for any updates.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at:
SwayVest U.G. (haftungsbeschränkt)
Bismarck Strasse 89
10627 Berlin, Germany
Email: info@swayvest.com
Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your user experience on our website. They allow us to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the proper functioning of the website.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze how visitors use the website and improve its performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for personalized advertising and tracking user behavior across different websites.
Managing Cookies:
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
For more detailed information on our use of cookies, please contact us at info@swayvest.com .