Privacy Policy

1. An overview of data protection

General information

The following information will provide you with an easy to navigate overview of what will happen with your personal data when you visit this website. The term “personal data” comprises all data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information about the subject matter of data protection, please consult our Data Protection Declaration, which we have included beneath this copy.

Data recording on this website

Who is the responsible party for the recording of data on this website (i.e., the “controller”)?

The data on this website is processed by the operator of the website, whose contact information is available under section “Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)” in this Privacy Policy.

How do we record your data?

We collect your data as a result of your sharing of your data with us. This may, for instance be information you enter into our contact form.

Other data shall be recorded by our IT systems automatically or after you consent to its recording during your website visit. This data comprises primarily technical information (e.g., web browser, operating system, or time the site was accessed). This information is recorded automatically when you access this website.

What are the purposes we use your data for?

A portion of the information is generated to guarantee the error free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user patterns. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders or other order enquiries.

What rights do you have as far as your information is concerned?

You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients, and purposes of your archived personal data at any time without having to pay a fee. You also have the right to demand that your data are rectified or eradicated. If you have consented to data processing, you may revoke this consent at any time, which shall affect all future data processing. Moreover, you have the right to demand that the processing of your data be restricted under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to log a complaint with the competent supervising agency.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions about this or any other data protection related issues.

2. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

External Hosting

This website is hosted externally. Personal data collected on this website are stored on the servers of the host. These may include, but are not limited to, IP addresses, contact requests, metadata and communications, contract information, contact information, names, web page access, and other data generated through a web site.

The external hosting serves the purpose of fulfilling the contract with our potential and existing customers (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and in the interest of secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online services by a professional provider (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

Our host(s) will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfil its performance obligations and to follow our instructions.

We are using the following host(s):

HOSTINGER operations, UAB
Švitrigailos str. 34, Vilnius 03230, Lithuania
Phone: +37064503378
Email: domains@hostinger.com

Cloudflare

We use the “Cloudflare” service provided by Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. Cloudflare offers a content delivery network with DNS that is available worldwide. As a result, the information transfer between your browser and our website is technically routed via Cloudflare’s network. This enables Cloudflare to analyze data transactions between your browser and our website and to work as a filter against potentially malicious traffic.

The use of Cloudflare is based on our legitimate interest in a provision of our website offerings that is as error free and secure as possible (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Data transmission to the US is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) of the European Commission. Details and further information on security and data protection at Cloudflare can be found here: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/.

The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). For more information: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5666 .

3. General information and mandatory information

Data protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Hence, we handle your data as confidential information and in compliance with the statutory data protection regulations and this Data Protection Declaration.

Whenever you use this website, a variety of personal information will be collected. This Data Protection Declaration explains which data we collect, the purposes we use it for, and how it is handled. Please note that Internet data transmissions (e.g., email) may have security gaps.

Information about the responsible party (the “controller”)

ELEVATEglobal GmbH
Schochenmühlestrasse 6
6340 Baar, Switzerland
Phone: +41 78 704 76 70
Email: info@elevate-global.ch

Storage duration

Unless a more specific storage period has been specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you request deletion or revoke your consent, your data will be deleted unless we are legally required to retain it (e.g., tax or commercial law). In such cases, deletion will occur once the retention period expires.

General information on the legal basis for data processing

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR (special categories). In case of explicit consent to transfer to third countries, Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR applies. If you consent to cookies or access to your device information, processing is based on § 25 (1) TDDDG. You may revoke your consent at any time. If data is required for a contract or pre-contractual measures, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. If required for legal obligations, Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR applies. Processing may also be based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Specific legal bases are explained in the sections below.

Recipients of personal data

In the course of our activities, we may share data with external parties. Data is disclosed only if necessary for a contract, legal obligation, legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), or other legal basis. Processors are used only under valid processing contracts. For joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Revocation of your consent

You may revoke any consent previously given to us at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of data processed before revocation.

Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

If data are processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time on grounds related to your situation. This also applies to profiling. Unless compelling legitimate grounds for processing exist, your data will no longer be processed.

If your personal data are processed for direct advertising, you may object at any time. In this case, your data will no longer be used for direct advertising.

Right to log a complaint

In case of GDPR violations, you may lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority in your place of residence, work, or alleged violation. This right exists regardless of other legal remedies.

Right to data portability

You have the right to receive data processed automatically on the basis of your consent or a contract in a machine-readable format. You may also request transfer to another controller, if technically feasible.

Information, rectification, and deletion

Within statutory limits, you have the right to request information about your personal data, its source, recipients, and purpose. You may also request correction or deletion of your data. Contact us at any time regarding personal data questions.

Right to restrict processing

You may request restriction of processing in the following cases:

• You dispute the accuracy of your data (for the duration of verification).
• Processing is unlawful and you request restriction instead of deletion.
• We no longer need the data, but you require it for legal claims.
• You have objected under Art. 21(1) GDPR and a balance of interests is pending.

If processing is restricted, data will only be processed with your consent or for legal claims/public interest.

SSL and/or TLS encryption

For security and protection of confidential content, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by “https://” in the browser and a lock icon. If active, transmitted data cannot be read by third parties.

4. Recording of data on this website

Cookies

Our website uses “cookies.” These are small data files stored temporarily (session cookies) or permanently. Session cookies are deleted after your visit, permanent cookies remain until deleted manually or by your browser. Cookies may be first-party (us) or third-party (external services).

Cookies are essential for technical functionality (e.g., shopping cart), analysis, or advertising. Required cookies are stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). If consent is requested, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. Consent may be revoked anytime.

You can configure your browser to accept cookies only in specific cases or delete them automatically when closing. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

Real Cookie Banner

We use Real Cookie Banner (devowl.io GmbH, Tannet 12, 94539 Grafling, Germany) to obtain and document cookie consent. It is installed locally and does not connect to external servers. A cookie is stored in your browser to record granted or revoked consent. Data is retained until you request deletion, revoke consent, or the purpose no longer applies. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.

Request by e-mail or telephone

If you contact us by e-mail, telephone, or fax, your request and related personal data (name, inquiry) will be stored and processed for handling. We do not pass this data on without your consent.

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract/pre-contractual measures) or our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent is given, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR applies. Data remains until you request deletion, revoke consent, or the purpose no longer applies. Legal retention periods remain unaffected.