Privacy Policy for TechVerdi

At TechVerdi, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a secure and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, in compliance with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DPA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Effective Date: 27 March 2025

1. Introduction

TechVerdi is a digital agency based in Switzerland, providing AI development, machine learning, and data science services. This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data we collect from our users, clients, partners, and visitors to our website www.techverdi.com. By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our website or services:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name.
  • Account Information: User ID, login credentials (if applicable).
  • Payment Information: Billing address, payment methods.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, services, and tools (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages viewed).
  • Marketing Preferences: Information related to communication preferences for marketing, newsletters, and updates.

We collect personal data in compliance with Swiss Data Protection Law and the GDPR to ensure transparency, accountability, and security.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Provide Services: To deliver the products and services you request, such as consulting, AI development, machine learning, and related services.
  • Communication: To communicate with you regarding your inquiries, projects, and our services.
  • Improve User Experience: To enhance our website and services by analyzing user behavior.
  • Marketing: To send you newsletters, promotions, and other marketing communications if you have opted in to receive such information.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, including tax and accounting purposes, and respond to legal requests.

4. GDPR Compliance

As part of our commitment to GDPR compliance, we ensure that all personal data we collect and process adheres to the principles of:

  • Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency: We collect data in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner.
  • Purpose limitation: We only use personal data for the purposes for which it was collected.
  • Data minimization: We collect only the necessary data for the purpose at hand.
  • Accuracy: We take reasonable steps to ensure the data we process is accurate.
  • Storage limitation: We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of collection.
  • Integrity and confidentiality: We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data.

If you are a resident of the European Union (EU), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides you with the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data at any time.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data in certain situations (e.g., if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected).
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request to restrict the processing of your data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request that your personal data be transferred to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, particularly for marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office@techverdi.com.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

TechVerdi uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, personalize content, and analyze website traffic.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

For more information about how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We may share your personal data with third-party service providers who assist in operating our business, such as:

  • Payment Processors: For processing payments securely.
  • Cloud Hosting Providers: To host our website and services.
  • Marketing Platforms: To send newsletters and promotional emails.

We ensure that these third parties comply with appropriate data protection standards and do not use your data for unauthorized purposes.

7. Data Security

We use a combination of technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, firewalls, and access control. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. 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 your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. International Data Transfers

As TechVerdi operates globally, your personal data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside Switzerland, including the EU and U.S. We take all necessary steps to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with Swiss and EU data protection laws, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for transfers outside of Switzerland.

10. Your Rights Under Swiss Data Protection Law

In addition to the rights provided under GDPR, Swiss residents have the right to:
  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data if it is no longer necessary or if processing is unlawful. Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data under specific conditions.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at office@techverdi.com.

11. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the Effective Date at the top will be updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

TechVerdi