Privacy and Data Protection Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Swizn (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, clients, and partners. This Privacy and Data Protection Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data, as well as the rights and choices available to individuals regarding their data. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Data Collection and Usage

We collect various types of personal data to provide and improve our services, communicate with you, and meet legal obligations. The types of data we collect include:

  • Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, job title, and company name when you fill out forms on our website, apply for jobs, or contact us for information.
  • Professional Information: When you apply for a job or become a partner, we may collect information related to your professional experience, skills, and qualifications.
  • Technical Data: This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing history collected via cookies and similar technologies to analyze website usage and enhance user experience.
  • Financial Information: For payments and billing purposes, we collect necessary financial information, such as credit card numbers and billing addresses.
  • Project Data: Information related to the projects we work on with you, which may include specifications, timelines, and other relevant details.

Usage of Data:
We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  1. Service Delivery: To provide and manage our services, including project management, web and app development, business formation assistance, and other consultancy services.
  2. Communication: To communicate with you regarding your inquiries, project updates, job applications, or partnership interests.
  3. Marketing and Analytics: To send promotional content and analyze user behavior on our website for marketing purposes, with your consent where required.
  4. Compliance and Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations, including data protection laws like GDPR.

2. Data Protection

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These include:

  • Encryption: All sensitive data is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and stored with encryption.
  • Access Control: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel who need access to perform their job duties.
  • Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular audits of our systems and processes to ensure the highest level of security.
  • Data Minimization: We only collect and retain the minimum amount of personal data necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

3. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws or regulations. Our data retention periods are based on the following criteria:

  • Legal and Regulatory Requirements: Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, including GDPR data retention rules.
  • Contractual Obligations: Retention as necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
  • Business Needs: Retention for business continuity, record-keeping, and other legitimate purposes.

Once personal data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it to prevent unauthorized access or use.

4. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and serve targeted advertisements. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognize you and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
  • Functional Cookies: Enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
  • Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

Managing Cookies:
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using the cookie consent tool available on our website. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. User Rights and Control

Under GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw your consent.
  • Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Portability: Request the transfer of your personal data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

How to Exercise Your Rights:
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [insert contact email or web form link]. We will respond to your request within one month, in accordance with GDPR regulations.

6. Good Conduct and Data Handling

We expect all users and employees to handle data responsibly and ethically. This includes:

  • Confidentiality: Maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information and only sharing it with authorized individuals.
  • Ethical Conduct: Adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct in all interactions with our clients, partners, and colleagues.
  • Compliance: Complying with all applicable data protection laws and company policies.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Data Protection Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy and notify you of significant changes via email or through a notice on our website.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy and Data Protection Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: [Insert contact email]
  • Address: [Insert physical address]

Thank you for trusting Swizn with your personal data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe, secure online experience.

Terms and Conditions

Introduction:

Welcome to Swizn! These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, services, and products. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Swizn website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.

2. Definitions

  • “Swizn,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to the company Swizn, including its subsidiaries and affiliates.
  • “Services” refers to all products and services provided by Swizn, including web design, app development, consulting, business formation assistance, educational programs, and career development.
  • “User” or “you” refers to any individual or entity accessing or using our services.

3. Use of Services

3.1 Eligibility

To use our services, you must be at least 16 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3.2 User Account

To access certain features of our services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.3 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Using our services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law.
  • Violating or infringing the rights of others, including intellectual property, privacy, or contractual rights.
  • Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of our services.
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our services or related systems or networks.
  • Using automated means, such as bots or scripts, to access or use our services.

4. Services and Fees

4.1 Service Description

Swizn provides various services, including but not limited to web and app development, consulting, business formation assistance, educational programs, and career development. The specifics of each service are described on our website or in a separate agreement.

4.2 Fees and Payment

Fees for our services are as indicated on our website or as agreed upon in a separate agreement. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. Payments must be made in the manner specified on our website or in the agreement.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership

All content, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software on our website, is the property of Swizn or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

5.2 License to Use

Subject to these Terms, Swizn grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our services for your personal or business use. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of any of our services or its contents; any collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices; any derivative use of our services or its contents; any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant; or any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.

6. User Content and Feedback

6.1 User Content

By submitting any content (including feedback, suggestions, reviews, or other materials) to Swizn, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all the rights to the content you submit, that the content is accurate, and that the use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms and will not cause injury to any person or entity.

6.2 Feedback

We welcome your feedback, suggestions, and ideas for improving our services. By submitting feedback, you agree that your disclosure is gratuitous, unsolicited, and without restriction, and will not place Swizn under any fiduciary or other obligation. We are free to use the feedback without any additional compensation to you and to disclose the feedback on a non-confidential basis or otherwise to anyone.

7. Data Protection and Privacy

Swizn is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. Our Privacy and Data Protection Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, is incorporated by reference into these Terms. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in our Privacy and Data Protection Policy.

8. Third-Party Services

Our services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Swizn. Swizn has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Swizn shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Swizn provides its services on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Swizn does not warrant that the services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Swizn shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your use of or inability to use our services; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on our services; (iii) any content obtained from our services; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Swizn, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all claims, losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms or any activity related to your account (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing our services using your account.

12. Termination

Swizn reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of our services, us, or third parties, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in accordance with its rules. The arbitration shall take place in Zurich, Switzerland, and the arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English.

14. Changes to These Terms

Swizn reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

15. Miscellaneous

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Swizn regarding the use of our services and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and Swizn’s failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].

Imprint / Impressum

Swizn

{Adress}

Contact Information:

  • Phone: {}
  • Email: {}

Legal Representative:

 [Last Name] (Founder & CEO)

Commercial Register:

  • Register Number: [Insert Register Number]
  • Register Court: [Insert Register Court]

VAT Identification Number:

  • VAT ID: [Insert VAT ID]

Responsible for Content According to § 55 Abs. 2 RStV (German Interstate Broadcasting Agreement):

Amro [Last Name]
Langenstraße 34, 3.OG
28195 Bremen, Germany

Dispute Resolution:

The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR): https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Swizn is not obligated to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

Disclaimer:

The content on our website was created with the utmost care. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content. As a service provider, we are responsible for our content on these pages under the general laws according to § 7 Abs.1 TMG (German Telemedia Act). However, according to §§ 8 to 10 TMG, we are not obligated to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information under general law remain unaffected. However, liability in this regard is only possible from the time of knowledge of a specific infringement. Upon notification of such violations, we will remove the content immediately.

Liability for Links:

Our website contains links to external websites of third parties, over whose content we have no influence. Therefore, we cannot assume any liability for this external content. The respective provider or operator of the linked sites is always responsible for the content of the linked sites. The linked sites were checked for possible legal violations at the time of linking. No illegal content was recognizable at the time of linking. However, a permanent content control of the linked pages is not reasonable without concrete evidence of an infringement. Upon notification of violations, we will remove such links immediately.

Copyright:

The content and works created by the site operators on these pages are subject to German copyright law. The duplication, processing, distribution, and any kind of use outside the limits of copyright law require the written consent of the respective author or creator. Downloads and copies of this site are only permitted for private, non-commercial use. Insofar as the content on this site was not created by the operator, third-party copyrights are respected. In particular, third-party content is marked as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, we request that you inform us accordingly. Upon notification of violations, we will remove such content immediately.

Note:

This imprint is intended to meet the requirements of German law. If your business operates in other jurisdictions, you may need to include additional information or modify this imprint accordingly.