Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2025

Swiss Strategic Development Group (“SSDG”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data of our clients, partners, and website visitors in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revDSG) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who We Are

Swiss Strategic Development Group AG
Switzerland
Email: info@ssdg.ch

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Identity data: name, job title, company
Contact data: email address, phone number, mailing address
Technical data: IP address, browser type, time zone, operating system, and platform
Usage data: how you use our website or services
Marketing and communication data: preferences in receiving information from us

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by you for a clear purpose.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your data through:

Direct interactions (contact forms, emails, event registrations)
Automated technologies (cookies, analytics tools)
Third-party sources (business partners, public directories)

4. Why We Use Your Data

We use your data only where permitted by law, such as:

To respond to inquiries and requests
To provide our advisory or consulting services
To manage our business relationship with you
To improve our website, services, and client experience
To send you updates, insights, or marketing material (only with your consent)

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under Swiss law and, if applicable, GDPR, we process your data based on:

Consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)
Performance of a contract
Legal obligations
Legitimate interests (e.g., internal reporting, improving services)

6. Disclosure of Data

We do not sell your data.

We may share data with:

IT and cloud service providers
Legal and professional advisors
Regulatory authorities (if legally required)
Affiliated entities within the SSDG Group (if applicable)

All third parties are contractually bound to comply with data protection laws.

7. International Transfers

We primarily process data within Switzerland and the EU/EEA. If we transfer data outside these areas, we ensure adequate protection through:

Adequacy decisions by the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Your explicit consent (if required)

8. Data Retention

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

9. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
File a complaint with the FDPIC or appropriate supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, please email us at privacy@ssdg.ch.

10. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and tracking tools like Google Analytics to understand website usage and improve performance.

You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss, including:

Encrypted data transfers (HTTPS)
Secure storage and access control
Regular audits and risk assessments

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such sites.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website with the updated date at the top.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:

Swiss Strategic Development Group
Email: info@ssdg.ch
Website: www.ssdg.ch