Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 1, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy aims to inform visitors and users of the website www.alptradeconsulting.ch (hereinafter referred to as "the Website") about how their personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected.

We place great importance on the protection of your personal data and comply with the obligations of the new Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) and, where applicable, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

The data controller is:
Persyn AlpTrade Consulting
Gartenstrasse 5, CH-6300 Zug, Switzerland
Email: info@patc.ch

For any questions regarding the protection of your data, you may contact us at the above address.

3. Personal Data Collected

We only collect the data necessary for the proper operation of our website and communication with visitors.

Data you provide voluntarily:

• First and last name

• Email address

• Telephone number (if applicable)

• Message submitted via a contact form

• Any other information you choose to share with us

Data collected automatically:

• IP address and technical information (browser, operating system, screen resolution)

• Browsing data (pages visited, duration of visit, traffic source)

• Cookies and trackers (see section below)

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Your data is processed for the following purposes:

• Responding to your contact or information requests

• Managing and improving the website (analytics, security, user experience)

• Communicating with you (e.g., newsletters, offers, updates with your consent)

• Fulfilling our legal and administrative obligations

The processing of data is based on one of the following legal grounds:

• Your consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)

• The performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures

• Our legitimate interests (improving the website, ensuring security, compiling statistics)

• Compliance with a legal obligation

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to ensure the proper functioning of the website and enhance your browsing experience.

Types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the operation of the website (e.g., session, security).

• Analytical cookies: Help measure website traffic and improve our services (e.g., Google Analytics).

• Marketing cookies: Used for advertising or tracking purposes (if applicable).

When you first visit the site, a banner informs you about the use of cookies and allows you to accept or refuse non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings.

6. Hosting and Data Transfers

The website www.alptradeconsulting.ch  is hosted by Swizzonic SA.

Data is primarily stored in Switzerland.
If any data is transferred abroad, we ensure that the destination country provides an adequate level of protection according to the list published by the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or that appropriate contractual safeguards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)

• Regular backups

• Internal access controls

• System monitoring and intrusion detection

Direct Communication and Commercial Information

By signing up as a member, filling out a contact form, or becoming a client, you agree that Persyn AlpTrade Consulting may contact you directly via phone, WhatsApp, SMS, or email.

Such communications may include:

• Information about existing products or storage services

• Proposals or offers for new casks

• Updates on secondary market prices

• General information about the activities of Persyn AlpTrade Consulting

The processing of such data is based on:

• The user's prior consent (e.g., when registering or submitting a contact form), or

• The legitimate interest of Persyn AlpTrade Consulting to maintain a business relationship and inform existing clients.

You may withdraw your consent or object to further communications at any time by sending an email to info@patc.ch.

8. Data Retention Period

Your personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

Examples:

• Contact data: up to 12 months after the last interaction

• Billing data: 10 years (legal obligation)

• Cookies: according to each provider's settings (usually 6–24 months)

9. Your Rights

In accordance with the nFADP and, where applicable, the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access: to know what data is being processed about you.

• Right of rectification: to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right of erasure: to request the deletion of your data, except where retention is legally required.

• Right to object: to certain types of processing (e.g., marketing).

• Right to data portability: to receive your data in a structured format, where applicable.

• Right to withdraw consent: at any time, for processing based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact info@patc.ch.

If you believe your rights are not being respected, you may contact the:
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Website: www.edoeb.admin.ch

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to external websites (e.g., social networks, partners).
We have no control over these websites and accept no responsibility for their content or privacy practices.
We recommend that you consult their own privacy policies before using them.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time.
The version in effect is the one displayed on this page, with the corresponding "last updated" date.
In the event of a material change, we will notify you by email or via a notice on the website.

12. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the protection of your personal data, please contact:
info@patc.ch