This Privacy Policy explains what we, VALLONI Attorneys at Law (“VALLONI”), do with personal information that we collect from you through your use of our website (our “Site”). We recommend that you read this privacy policy carefully.We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time and we encourage you to review it periodically.
Please note that this Privacy Policy only applies to the use of your personal information obtained by us through our Site and other connected services.
By using our Site and by providing personal information to us, you are agreeing to the use of such information as set out in this Privacy Policy. In line with these terms we only process personal data in accordance with the applicable law.
How We Collect and Use Personal Information
When you access our Site, we collect and store visitor information, the name of your internet provider, the internet protocol address (IP address) of your computer, date and time of your access to the Site and the internet address of the website that led you to our Site. We use this information based on our legitimate interest to track your visit and improve our Site.
For some information and services available through the Site, you may be asked to supply your name and an e-mail address. We may also obtain such information through other channels, for example where we have received your business card. Providing such information is entirely voluntary. If you do provide such information, we may use it to manage our relationship with you and, if you give us your consent by checking the relevant box when the information is provided, we may use it to send you information and to market our services. We will therefore send you marketing communications where you have consented to receive such marketing communications, or where we have a legitimate interest to do so. Through the use of tracking pixels, we may see whether and when an e-mail from us was opened and which links in the e-mail were activated. We may use such information based on our legitimate interest to enhance the usability of the Site and to ensure it is relevant and meets your needs, and to comply with our legal obligations.
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which we process it according to this Privacy Policy or for as long as we have a statutory or professional indemnity obligation to retain it.
How We May Share Personal Information
We consider personal data collected through your visit to our Site as confidential, and treat it as such. We will not share it with third parties, except when necessary to comply with law, court orders, or legal process; to enforce or apply our agreements or protect us and our rights. All our attorneys, trainees and staff members of all VALLONI locations may have access to your personal data, except if we consider it inappropriate or if you instruct us to restrict access to certain information. We may obtain services from outside parties (for example from hosting providers) in various countries, some of which may not be considered to be countries with an adequate level of data protection, to assist us in operating the Site and in processing the information described in this Privacy Policy. We ensure an adequate level of data protection with these third parties through contractual guarantees.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files that your browser stores on your computer. We use cookies to make our Site easier to use and to better tailor the Site and our products to your interests and needs. Cookies may also be used to help speed up your future activities and experience on the Site. We also use cookies to compile anonymous, aggregated statistics that allow us to understand how people use our Site and to help us improve their structure and content. You can change your browser settings to block cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent to your device. There are a number of ways to manage cookies. Please refer to your browser instructions or help screen to learn more about how to adjust or modify your browser settings.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies (see above) to help us analyse how users use our Site. Through the integration of the plugin, Google receives the information that you have called up the corresponding page of our Site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States of America. However, your IP address will be truncated before it is passed on to Google.
Social Plug-Ins
We may use social plug-ins of various social networks, for example LinkedIn, Twitter or Google. These plug-ins are functions of the respective social network through which you can share content of our Site with your social media contacts, for instance, or recommend this content to others. Social plug-ins can be identified by the logo of the respective social network.
Via the integrated social plug-ins, the social network operators, which are usually located in the United States of America, will be informed that you have called up the respective pages of our Site. If you are logged into any of the social networks at the same time, the operator will be able to match the relevant call-ups with your account at the respective social network. Moreover, if you interact with social plug-ins, the relevant information will be forwarded to the respective social network. For details on the purpose and scope of data processing, collection and use by the social networks we are using, and on your rights and optional settings in this context, please refer to the social networks’ statements on data protection to be found on the respective websites.
Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information from loss, misuse or alteration. However, it is impossible to guarantee absolute security of personal information. Also, you should keep in mind that data transmitted through an open network such as the internet or an email service can be accessed openly. We cannot guarantee the confidentiality of messages or materials sent through such open networks. When you share personal information through an open network, you should be aware that third parties may access this information and collect and use it for their purposes.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You are welcome to update personal information provided to us, such as informing us of a new mailing or email address. This will help us continue to provide information to you that best meets your needs. You also have a right to request access to your personal information. In addition, you have a right to erase, restrict or object to the processing of personal information as well as a right to data portability and to withdraw consent. You can lodge a complaint with us or the supervisory authority at any time if you have a concern about any aspect of our privacy practices. Such updates or requests may be sent to info@valloni.ch. All requests to update or access personal information will be subject to verification of your identity.
You may opt out of receiving information from us at any time by sending an email to info@valloni.ch or by clicking the link at the bottom of an email.
Contact
If you have any questions on how we are collecting and using your personal data, please contact us at: info@valloni.ch or write us at VALLONI Attorneys at Law, Bellerivestrasse 203, P.O. Box, 8034 Zurich, Switzerland.