Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 17, 2025

At Qs Experts, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for your personal data is:

Qs Experts
Rütihof 1, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland
Email: info@qs-experts.com
Phone: +41 44 442 44 15

2. What Data We Collect

We may process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identification Data: Name, company, job title.

  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time of access.

  • Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, or forms submitted via our website.

  • Service Data: Information necessary to provide our consulting or training services.

3. Purpose of Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services.

  • To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

  • To send updates, newsletters, or marketing materials (with your consent).

  • To analyze website usage and improve functionality.

  • To comply with legal or contractual obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing
(Art. 6 GDPR)

We process personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): e.g., newsletter subscription.

  • Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b)): to deliver requested services.

  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): compliance with applicable laws.

  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): improving services, preventing fraud, securing our website.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Service Providers (e.g., hosting, email, IT support) under GDPR-compliant agreements.

  • Authorities if legally required.

  • Third-party platforms (e.g., payment processors, analytics tools) only as necessary.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic.

  • Necessary cookies: required for website functionality.

  • Analytics cookies: help us understand how users interact with the website.

You may control or disable cookies via your browser settings. Consent will be requested where required (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

7. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission, or

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved under GDPR.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Once retention is no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your GDPR Rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right of access (Art. 15)

  • Right to rectification (Art. 16)

  • Right to erasure – “right to be forgotten” (Art. 17)

  • Right to restrict processing (Art. 18)

  • Right to data portability (Art. 20)

  • Right to object (Art. 21)

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3))

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Email].

10. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted communications (SSL/TLS)

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Access controls and confidentiality agreements

11. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Qs Experts is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.