LEGAL

Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 2026

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data through this website is:

ELC Electroconsult SA
Via Roncaglia 14
6883 Novazzano, Switzerland
CHE-404.819.886
Email: info@elc-electroconsult.ch

2. Types of Data Collected

2.1 Data you provide voluntarily

When you use the contact form on our website, we collect the following personal data:

  • Full name
  • Company name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Subject of inquiry
  • Message content

2.2 Data collected automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical data may be collected automatically by our hosting provider, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected through server log files and is used solely for ensuring the security and proper functioning of the website.

3. Purpose of Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your inquiries submitted through the contact form
  • Managing business communications and potential project discussions
  • Ensuring the technical security and functionality of the website
  • Complying with legal obligations under Swiss law

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent — By submitting the contact form, you consent to the processing of your data for the purpose of handling your inquiry (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR; Art. 31 nDSG).
  • Pre-contractual measures — Processing may be necessary to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
  • Legitimate interest — We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the security and proper operation of our website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Contact form submissions are retained for the duration of any business relationship and for a period of up to 10 years thereafter, in accordance with Swiss commercial record-keeping obligations. Server log data is retained for a maximum of 90 days.

6. Your Rights

Under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nDSG) and, where applicable, the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access — You may request information about the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification — You may request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure — You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
  • Right to restriction — You may request that processing of your data be restricted under certain circumstances.
  • Right to data portability — You may request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Right to object — You may object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to withdraw consent — You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@elc-electroconsult.ch. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or, where applicable, with a supervisory authority in the EU/EEA.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily processed in Switzerland. Switzerland is recognised by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection. Should any data transfer to a country without an adequate level of protection be necessary, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission, secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Services

This website is hosted by Vercel Inc. (USA). Vercel may process certain technical data (such as IP addresses) as part of providing its hosting services. Vercel's data processing is subject to its own privacy policy and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. We do not currently use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services on this website.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us:

ELC Electroconsult SA
Via Roncaglia 14
6883 Novazzano, Switzerland
Email: info@elc-electroconsult.ch