KM Consulting – Legal & Financial Advisory | Switzerland
Protection of personal data
KM Consulting attaches particular importance to the protection of personal data, the confidentiality of transmitted information and compliance with the applicable Swiss data protection framework.
This Privacy Policy explains in general terms which data may be collected when using the website, for what purposes it may be processed, how it is protected and which rights may be exercised by users.
Data controller
The data controller is:
KM Consulting – Legal & Financial Advisory
Switzerland
E-mail: km.consultings@pm.me
Phone: +41 79 471 18 90
Personal data collected
KM Consulting may process certain personal data when the user visits the website, contacts KM Consulting by e-mail, phone or contact form, or voluntarily transmits information in connection with a request or mandate.
The data concerned may include in particular:
• first and last name
• e-mail address
• phone number
• address or location, if provided
• information relating to a private, administrative, professional, financial, commercial or legal situation
• documents or supporting files voluntarily transmitted
• content of exchanges by e-mail, phone or other means of communication
• technical data related to the use of the website, such as IP address, browser used, date and time of consultation or pages visited
KM Consulting only collects the data necessary for contact, analysis of a request, performance of a mandate or proper operation of the website.
Purposes of processing
Personal data may be used in particular for:
• responding to contact requests
• analysing a situation or project
• preparing an initial confidential exchange
• preparing an offer or support proposal
• performing a mandate entrusted to KM Consulting
• preparing, structuring or organising a file
• communicating with the client or prospect
• ensuring administrative and contractual follow-up
• complying with applicable legal obligations
• improving the operation, security and presentation of the website
The data is not used for purposes incompatible with the objectives for which it was communicated.
Confidentiality
Information transmitted to KM Consulting is treated confidentially.
This confidentiality applies in particular to contact requests, transmitted documents, exchanges, information relating to a private or professional situation, as well as any element communicated in connection with a mandate or analysis.
KM Consulting takes reasonable measures to protect received information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or unwanted disclosure.
Transmission to third parties
KM Consulting does not sell users’ or clients’ personal data.
Certain data may, however, be transmitted to third parties when this is necessary, appropriate or requested by the client, in particular in the following cases:
• transmission to a lawyer, fiduciary, tax advisor, notary, bank, insurance company or another specialised professional
• transmission to a competent professional partner or contact when useful for handling the request or project
• use of technical tools necessary for the operation of the website, e-mail communication or administrative organisation
• legal obligation, decision of a competent authority or need to protect legitimate rights
When information is transmitted to professionals or partners, this is done to the extent necessary and, where appropriate, with the client’s consent or in the client’s interest.
Technical tools and hosting
The website may be hosted or operated by external technical service providers. These providers may have access to certain technical data necessary for the operation, security, maintenance or improvement of the website.
KM Consulting endeavours, where possible, to use providers offering reasonable guarantees in terms of security and confidentiality.
Cookies and browsing data
The website may use cookies or similar technologies to ensure proper operation, improve user experience, measure traffic or secure certain features.
The user may configure their browser to refuse or limit the use of cookies. Refusing certain cookies may, however, limit some website functionalities.
Browsing data may include in particular the IP address, browser type, system used, pages consulted, date and time of access or duration of consultation.
Communication by e-mail and phone
When the user contacts KM Consulting by e-mail or phone, the information communicated may be retained in order to process the request, ensure follow-up, prepare an analysis or perform a mandate.
The user is invited to avoid transmitting particularly sensitive information by unsecured e-mail when this is not necessary.
Retention period
Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, to respond to requests, perform a mandate, ensure administrative follow-up or comply with applicable legal obligations.
When the data is no longer necessary, it may be deleted, anonymised or archived according to legal, contractual or organisational requirements.
Data security
KM Consulting takes reasonable and proportionate measures to protect personal data against loss, unauthorised access, misuse, modification or unwanted disclosure.
However, no data transmission over the internet or by e-mail can be guaranteed as completely secure. The user transmits their information with awareness of this risk.
Rights of data subjects
Any data subject may, within the limits provided by applicable law, request information about the personal data concerning them.
They may also request, where the legal conditions are met:
• access to their personal data
• rectification of inaccurate data
• deletion of certain data
• restriction of processing
• objection to certain processing activities
• return or transmission of certain data, where applicable
Any request relating to personal data may be sent to KM Consulting by e-mail.
Data concerning third parties
When the user transmits information concerning third parties to KM Consulting, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure that they are authorised to do so and that the transmission complies with applicable rules.
KM Consulting may request clarification or refuse to process certain information if its transmission appears inappropriate, excessive or contrary to the applicable legal framework.
Links to external websites
The website may contain links to third-party websites. KM Consulting is not responsible for the content, security or privacy policy of these external websites.
The user is invited to consult the privacy policies of the third-party websites they visit.
Modification of the Privacy Policy
KM Consulting reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time in order to adapt it to changes in the website, the services offered, the tools used or the applicable legal framework.
The version published on the website shall prevail.
Applicable law
This Privacy Policy is governed by Swiss law.
Subject to mandatory legal provisions to the contrary, any dispute relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data shall be submitted to the competent authorities in Switzerland.
Contact
For any question relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, you may contact KM Consulting:
E-mail: km.consultings@pm.me
Phone: +41 79 471 18 90