Privacy Policy

Article 1 – Preamble

This privacy policy applies to the website https://www.poolofcompetence.com/ and, where applicable, its subdomains. This policy explains to users of the website:

  • how their personal data are collected and processed (personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person)
  • the rights users hold with respect to these data
  • who is responsible for the processing of personal data collected and processed
  • to whom these data are transmitted
  • and, where applicable, the site’s policy regarding cookies. This privacy policy complements the legal notice and the Terms of Use available on the website.

Article 2 – General principles regarding data collection and processing

In accordance with the provisions of the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (“FADP”), the collection and processing of users’ personal data follow the following principles:

  • Lawfulness, fairness and transparency: data may only be collected and processed if there is a legal basis (consent, contract, legitimate interest, legal obligation) and users are informed about the data collection and its purposes. 
  • Purpose limitation: data are collected and processed for one or more specific, explicit and legitimate purposes.
  • Data minimisation: only data necessary for the purposes pursued are collected.
  • Limited storage: data are retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose of processing or as required by law.
  • Integrity and confidentiality: appropriate technical and organisational measures are taken to protect data.
  • Privacy by design and by default: processing systems are designed to ensure respect for data protection from the outset. 

Article 3 – Personal data collected and processed

3.1 – Types of personal data collected

In the course of using the website https://www.poolofcompetence.com/, the following categories of personal data may be collected:

  • Identity information (e.g., first name, last name, email address, postal address, phone number).
  • Connection data (e.g., IP addresses, device identifiers, timestamps, logs).
  • Any other data entered by the user in contact or application forms.

3.2 – Mode of collection

Such data are collected when the user:

  • browses the website;
  • completes a contact or application form;
  • uses other site functionalities requiring data input.

3.3 – Retention period

Unless otherwise required by law, the personal data will be stored for a maximum of 3 years from the date of collection, or for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes described.

Article 4 – Purposes of data processing

Data collected may be used for the following purposes:

  • Statistical monitoring of website traffic.
  • Processing of submitted forms (contacts, applications, etc.).
  • Communication of services and offerings, where relevant and permitted.
  • Any other activity related to the information presented on the website.

Article 5 – Disclosure of data to third parties

Personal data of users will not be disclosed to third-party companies for marketing or commercial purposes without the user’s explicit consent.

Data may be disclosed when required by law, to judicial or administrative authorities, or when necessary for the provision of a service requested by the user.

If data are transferred outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards consistent with the FADP will be implemented.

Article 6 – Data hosting

The website is hosted by:

IONOS SARL, 7 Place de la Gare, 57200 Sarreguemines, France.

Personal data collected and processed via the site are hosted on the servers of this provider, under conditions of security. If data processing involves transfer outside Switzerland, appropriate measures will be taken.

Article 7 – Data controller and Data Protection Officer

7.1 – Data controller

The data controller is:

PoolOfCompetence SA

Address: Chemin du Pavillon 2, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland

Email: francois.becquart@poolofcompetence.com

7.2 – Obligations

The controller commits to protecting personal data, not transmitting them to third parties without informing users, and respecting the stated purposes. Secure connection (SSL) and other measures are in place. In case of a personal data breach creating a high risk to users’ rights, the controller will notify in accordance with the FADP.

Article 8 – Rights of users

In accordance with the FADP, users have the following rights:

  • Right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction and objection to the processing of their personal data.
  • Right to data portability when applicable.
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time when processing is based on consent.
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the  (FDPIC) if they consider their rights are not respected. To exercise these rights, users must provide their first name, last name, email address and, if applicable, their user account number or subscriber identifier.

Article 9 – Personal data of minors

The website is not intended for minors without parental consent. If minors are required to submit personal data, the consent of a legal representative is necessary.

Article 10 – Amendments to the Privacy Policy

This policy is available at all times on the website. The controller reserves the right to modify it to ensure compliance with applicable law. The date of the last update will be indicated.

Article 11 – Acceptance of the Privacy Policy

By using the website, the user acknowledges having read and understood this privacy policy and accepts its terms with regard to collection, processing and retention of personal data.