Data Protection Policy
The protection of your privacy as a user of our website is a top priority for us. Our content can generally be accessed without registration. However, we may use industry-standard technologies to measure and improve website performance and collect data for this purpose. In certain cases, we collaborate with external service providers. If we (or third parties on our behalf) collect and process personal data, we strictly adhere to the requirements of the Swiss Data Protection Act dated 25 September 2020, in effect as of 1 September 2023. This privacy policy provides a one-sided overview of the type, scope, and purpose of the use of personal data.
What Data Do We Collect and For What Purpose?
Access to our website does not generally require the disclosure of personal data. However, our server temporarily stores certain information about user access. This includes:
- IP address,
- date and time of access,
- name and URL of the accessed file,
- referrer URL (the website from which access was made),
- browser type,
- operating system,
- name of the user's access provider.
This data is used to ensure a seamless connection, provide a user-friendly experience, evaluate system security and stability, and address other administrative or marketing purposes.
How Do We Use Cookies on Our Website?
To enhance your experience and optimize our offerings, we use cookies on our website. These are text files stored on your computer that allow the analysis of website usage. You can configure your browser to block cookies or display warnings before a cookie is stored. Note, however, that completely disabling cookies may result in partial or total website functionality issues. The data processed through cookies is necessary to safeguard our legitimate interests as outlined above.
Do We Share Your Data with Third Parties?
We only share your personal data with third parties in limited and specific circumstances. Your personal data is only shared if:
- you provide explicit consent,
- a legal obligation or permission exists,
- sharing is necessary for asserting, exercising, or defending legal claims,
- it is required to fulfill contractual obligations with you.
How Do We Ensure the Security of Your Data?
We prioritize the security of your personal data with robust technical and organizational measures. These measures are designed to protect your data against manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access by third parties.
When accessing our website, your data is protected through SSL encryption. We store your data on the LawDesk cloud solution, managed by SmartIT Services AG in Bern, Switzerland, with servers located in Switzerland. Data from our email accounts is stored in the M365 Cloud in Switzerland.
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill contractual or legal obligations, or as long as a legitimate private or public interest exists.
Your Data When Making Inquiries
This policy also applies to data collected during general inquiries or inquiries related to legal orders or mandates. This includes situations where no formal contractual relationship is established. Please note that email correspondence does not guarantee the confidentiality typical of attorney-client communications. By using email, you consent to this form of communication and its associated risks.
Google Maps
Our Website uses the Google Maps product by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA
94043, USA. By using this Website, you agree to the collection, processing, and use of data automatically
collected by Google Inc., its representatives, and third parties.
The terms of use for Google Maps can be found at
Terms of Use for Google Maps.
The use of Google Maps is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offerings and easy location of the places indicated on the Website. This constitutes a legitimate interest under Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR and Swiss data protection law.
You can enable/disable Google Maps anytime here.
What Are Your Rights Regarding Your Data?
You have the right to control how your personal data is handled. This includes the following rights:
- access,
- rectification,
- erasure,
- restriction of processing,
- data portability,
- withdrawal of consent,
- objection to processing.
If you believe your data has been processed in violation of data protection laws, you may file a complaint with us or the relevant supervisory authority (Eidg. Öffentlichkeits- und Datenschutzbeauftragter, EDÖB). You may object to data processing based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
How Can This Data Protection Notice Change?
We reserve the right to update or amend this data protection notice at any time. It is advisable to review this policy periodically on our website. The latest revision was made in January 2025.
Who Is Responsible for Data Processing?
The party responsible for data processing is:
Killias & Legler SARL
Dispute Resolution
Kirchgasse 48
8001 Zürich
(January 2025)
