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Data Protection Policy of Swiss Investment Company Sa

This Data Protection Policy explains how Swiss Investment Company SA (“Swiss Investment”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data.

We process personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This Policy applies to visitors to our website, business partners, investors, service providers, and any other individuals whose personal data we process in the context of our business activities.

If you provide us with personal data relating to another person, you confirm that you are authorised to do so and that such person has been informed about this Privacy Policy.

1. Controller / Data Protection Officer / Representative

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:

Swiss Investment Company SA
Chemin des Clochettes 14
1206 Geneva
Switzerland

Website: https://swissinvestmentsa.ch
Email: info@swissinvestmentsa.ch

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us using the details above.

2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

We collect and process personal data that you provide to us directly, that is generated during your interaction with us, or that we obtain from lawful third-party sources.

We may process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identification data (such as name, nationality, date of birth)
  • Contact details (such as address, email address, telephone number)
  • Business and professional information
  • Communication data (emails, correspondence, meeting notes)
  • Contractual and transaction-related information
  • Payment and banking details (where applicable)
  • Compliance-related data (e.g. for legal and regulatory checks)
  • Website usage data (IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, timestamps)

We may also obtain personal data from:

  • Public registers and publicly available sources
  • Business partners and service providers
  • Professional advisers
  • Financial and commercial databases (where legally permitted)
  • Correspondence with third parties related to business activities

3. Company Activity Description

Swiss Investment Company SA is an independent Swiss investment company that invests its own capital and participates in projects across various sectors, including but not limited to:

  • real estate
  • finance and corporate investments
  • energy and infrastructure
  • technology and digital assets

We do not operate as a regulated financial institution under FINMA supervision and do not provide regulated financial services such as portfolio management or custody services.

4. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • establishing and managing business relationships;
  • evaluating and analysing investment opportunities;
  • conducting due diligence and compliance checks;
  • negotiating, entering into, and performing contracts;
  • communicating with investors, business partners, suppliers, and service providers;
  • managing corporate operations and internal administration;
  • complying with applicable legal, regulatory, tax, and accounting obligations;
  • preventing fraud, financial crime, and misuse of services;
  • protecting our legal rights and enforcing agreements;
  • maintaining IT security and ensuring the proper functioning of our website;
  • improving our services, business operations, and communication;
  • managing and developing investment activities across sectors.

5. International Data Transfers

As an international investment company, we may transfer personal data to recipients outside Switzerland, including countries within the:

  • European Union (EU)
  • United Kingdom (UK)
  • Asia and other jurisdictions where we conduct or support business activities

Such transfers may occur where necessary for business operations, contractual performance, or engagement with service providers, advisers, and business partners.

Where personal data is transferred to countries that do not provide an adequate level of data protection, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs);
  • other legally recognised data transfer mechanisms;
  • contractual confidentiality and data protection commitments from recipients.

Where permitted by law, we may also rely on statutory exemptions, such as:

  • performance of a contract;
  • establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims;
  • consent of the data subject (where applicable);
  • overriding legitimate business interests.

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6. Retention of Personal Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Retention periods are determined based on:

  • contractual necessity;
  • legal and regulatory obligations;
  • statutory limitation periods for legal claims;
  • legitimate business interests (such as record keeping and compliance);

Once personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised, unless retention is required by law.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data against:

  • unauthorised access;
  • accidental loss or destruction;
  • alteration or disclosure;
  • misuse or unlawful processing;

These measures may include:

  • access controls and user permissions;
  • encryption technologies where appropriate;
  • secure servers and network protection systems;
  • staff confidentiality obligations;
  • regular security monitoring and risk assessments;

We continuously review and improve our security practices in line with technological developments.

8. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we process personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract – where processing is necessary to enter into or perform a contract with you;
  • Legal obligation – where processing is required to comply with applicable laws and regulations;
  • Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms;
  • Consent – where you have given your explicit consent for specific processing activities.

We ensure that any processing is proportionate, necessary, and limited to the stated purposes.

9. Data Subject Rights

Where applicable under the revFADP and/or GDPR, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • the right to access your personal data;
  • the right to obtain rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data;
  • the right to request deletion of your personal data;
  • the right to restrict processing of your data;
  • the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests;
  • the right to data portability (where applicable);
  • the right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent);

To exercise your rights, you may contact us at:

info@swissinvestmentsa.ch

We may request proof of identity before responding to your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority in Switzerland or, where applicable, within the EU.

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11. Cookies and website use

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality, improve performance, and analyse website usage.

Cookies may be used for:

  • essential website functionality;
  • security and stability of the website;
  • analytical purposes to understand website usage;
  • improving user experience and content relevance;

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

11. Automated Decision-Making

Swiss Investment Company SA does not generally use fully automated decision-making, including profiling, that produces legal effects or similarly significant impacts on individuals.

If such automated processing is introduced in the future, we will ensure that:

  • appropriate safeguards are implemented;
  • individuals are informed in advance;
  • rights under applicable data protection laws are respected;


12. Data Protection Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at:

Swiss Investment Company SA
Chemin des Clochettes 14
1206 Geneva
Switzerland

Email: info@swissinvestmentsa.ch
Website: https://swissinvestmentsa.ch

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