1. Introduction
Swiss-Quant.ch ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our educational website and use our services.
We comply with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), the revised Swiss Data Protection Act (revDPA), and where applicable, the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Our Commitment: We believe in minimal data collection and maximum privacy protection. Our educational services are designed to function with minimal personal information, and we never sell your data to third parties. This website is provided for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and optional phone number when you use our contact form
- Communication Data: Messages, feedback, or inquiries you send to us
- File Transfer Data: Metadata related to files you encrypt and transfer (not the content itself)
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our services
- Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, time zone
3.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
- Financial account information
- Social security numbers or government IDs
- Payment card details
- Contents of encrypted files transferred through our service
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Educational Service Provision | To provide you with educational financial forecasts, data analytics, and file transfer services |
| Communication | To respond to your inquiries and provide support for educational purposes |
| Improvement | To analyze usage patterns and improve our educational services |
| Security | To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse |
| Legal Compliance | To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights |
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through our contact form
- Legitimate Interests: To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
- Legal Obligations: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
- Performance of Contract: To provide the services you request
6. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (e.g., hosting providers)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets (with prior notice)
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Encrypted storage for sensitive data
- Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. 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 policy:
- Contact Form Data: Retained for 2 years or until resolved
- Usage Logs: Automatically deleted after 90 days
- Encrypted File Metadata: Deleted immediately after successful transfer
- Cookie Data: As specified in our Cookie Policy
After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Your Rights
Under Swiss and EU data protection laws, you have the following rights:
9.1 Your Data Protection Rights
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing
- Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
9.2 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@swiss-quant.ch. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
11. Encrypted File Transfer
Zero-Knowledge Encryption: Files transferred through our service are encrypted end-to-end. We cannot access the contents of your files. Only file metadata (size, transfer date) is temporarily stored.
- Files are encrypted on your device before upload
- Encryption keys are never stored on our servers
- Files are automatically deleted after successful transfer
- Maximum file size: 20GB
12. International Data Transfers
Our servers are located in Switzerland, which provides strong data protection laws. If you access our services from outside Switzerland:
- Your data may be transferred to and processed in Switzerland
- Switzerland is recognized by the EU as providing adequate data protection
- We ensure appropriate safeguards for any international transfers
13. Children's Privacy
Our educational services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will delete that information immediately.
As this website provides educational content about financial markets, parental guidance is recommended for any minors accessing the content.
14. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date. For significant changes, we will provide additional notice (such as a prominent notice on our website).
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Data Protection Officer
Hugo Moriceau
Swiss-Quant.ch
Email: contact@swiss-quant.ch
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hugomoriceau
Last Updated: August 17, 2025
Effective Date: August 17, 2025
Version: 1.0