In this Data Protection Policy, we – QUTTING EDGE SWISS GmbH – explain how we collect and process personal data. This policy does not constitute an exhaustive description; specific circumstances may be governed by other data protection policies, general terms and conditions, participation rules or similar documents. Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable person.
If you provide us with personal data of other persons (e.g. family members or colleagues), please ensure that these persons are familiar with this Data Protection Policy and that you only provide such data if you have their consent and the data is accurate.
This Data Protection Policy complies with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (“FADP”) and the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (“nFADP”). The applicability of these laws depends on the individual case.
1. Responsible entity and contact. The responsible entity for data processing on this website is QUTTING EDGE SWISS GmbH, Rosengarten 1b, 6210 Sursee, Switzerland. Email: contact@qutting-edge.ch
2. Collection and processing of personal data. We primarily process personal data received in the context of business relationships with our customers and partners or collected from users of our websites, apps and other platforms. Where permitted, we also obtain data from publicly accessible sources or receive information from companies within the QUTTING EDGE group, public authorities and third parties.
This includes, among others, data from public registers, information from official or judicial proceedings, professional data, correspondence with third parties, credit information, powers of attorney, compliance-related information, banking and insurance data, media and internet information, addresses, interests and technical website usage data.
3. Purpose and legal basis of processing. Personal data is processed primarily to fulfill contractual obligations, conduct business operations (development, logistics, marketing, distribution and trade), and comply with legal requirements. Processing may also occur based on legitimate interests or consent, which may be withdrawn at any time.
4. Cookies and analytics tools. We use cookies to ensure technical functionality and analyze user behavior. With consent, Google Analytics 4 is used with IP anonymization. Data may be transferred to Google servers in the USA. Further information is available at Google’s privacy policy.
5. Newsletter. Newsletter subscriptions require explicit consent. Data is processed solely for newsletter distribution via Brevo (formerly Sendinblue). Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
6. Data disclosure and international transfer. Data may be disclosed to service providers, partners, authorities or other recipients domestically and abroad. Appropriate safeguards are applied for international transfers.
7. Data retention. Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for contractual, legal or legitimate purposes and is then deleted or anonymized.
8. Data security. Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse or loss.
9. Obligation to provide data. Providing certain personal data is necessary to establish and maintain business relationships. Without such data, contracts may not be concluded.
10. Rights of data subjects. Data subjects have rights to access, rectification, deletion, restriction, objection and data portability in accordance with applicable law. Requests require proof of identity.
11. Amendments. QUTTING EDGE SWISS GmbH may amend this Data Protection Policy at any time. The current version published on the website shall apply.
Version 001/2025 dated January 10, 2025.
