Privacy Policy
Swiss Merit Holding GmbH (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all visitors and users of this website (www.swissmerit.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with Swiss data protection law and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
Swiss Merit Holding GmbH
Studbachstrasse 16, 8340 Hinwill, Switzerland
CHE-283.134.372
Email: info@swissmerit.com
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2. Data Collected
We may collect the following categories of personal data when you access or use our website:
• Identification data (name, company, position, email, phone number) if voluntarily provided
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, operating system, device information)
• Usage data (pages visited, date and time of access, navigation behaviour)
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless required by law or by explicit consent.
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3. Purposes of Processing
Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:
• To ensure proper functioning and security of the website
• To respond to inquiries or requests submitted through contact forms
• To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• To analyse website usage and improve user experience
• To establish or defend legal claims
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4. Legal Basis for Processing
Processing of personal data is based on:
• Consent (if you voluntarily provide personal data)
• Legitimate interest (ensuring security, preventing misuse, analysing usage)
• Legal obligations (compliance with Swiss or EU regulations)
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5. Data Storage and Retention
Personal data is stored securely in Switzerland or within the European Union.
Data will be retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
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6. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal data.
Data may only be shared with:
• Trusted service providers (IT, hosting, security) under strict contractual obligations
• Public authorities, if required by law or court order
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7. International Transfers
If data is transferred outside Switzerland or the EU/EEA, appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) will be implemented to ensure compliance with GDPR.
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8. Your Rights
You have the following rights under Swiss law and GDPR:
• Right of access, rectification, and erasure
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Requests may be addressed to: info@swissmerit.com
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9. Security
We apply strict technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure of personal data.
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10. Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website.
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📑 Terms of Use
By accessing and using this website (www.swissmerit.com), you agree to comply with the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the site.
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1. Ownership
This website is the exclusive property of Swiss Merit Holding GmbH, CHE-283.134.372, Hinwill, Switzerland.
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2. Permitted Use
The website and its content are provided solely for informational purposes. Any use for unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, or unauthorized purposes is strictly prohibited.
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3. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights related to this website and its contents (texts, images, graphics, logos, trademarks, documents, designs) belong exclusively to Swiss Merit Holding GmbH, unless otherwise indicated.
Any reproduction, distribution, or modification without prior written consent is strictly forbidden.
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4. No Warranty
Swiss Merit Holding GmbH provides this website “as is”, without any guarantee of availability, accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.
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5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Swiss Merit Holding GmbH shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, business interruption, or data loss, arising from the use or inability to use this website.
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6. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. Swiss Merit Holding GmbH has no control over such websites and disclaims all responsibility for their content and operation. Access is at the user’s own risk.
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7. Data Protection
The processing of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, available on this website.
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8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed exclusively by the laws of Switzerland.
The courts of Zurich, Switzerland shall have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to mandatory statutory provisions.
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9. Amendments
Swiss Merit Holding GmbH reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Users are responsible for reviewing the latest version available on the website.
