Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how AdvantEdge GmbH processes the personal data of individuals using the website https://advantedge.business, including its Polish language version.
1. Data Controller
The personal data controller is:
AdvantEdge GmbH
Mittlere Bühnenbergstrasse 45
4665 Oftringen
Switzerland
E-mail: radek.bak@advantedge.ch
For matters concerning personal data, you can contact the controller at the email address provided above.
2. What data we may process
Depending on how you use the website, we may process the following data:
- data provided in the contact form, such as name and surname, email address, company, role or function, content of the inquiry, and information regarding the described commercial problem,
- technical data related to the use of the website, such as IP address, browser type, device data, information about visited subpages, time of visit, and data stored in cookies,
- data resulting from email correspondence conducted after sending the form.
Confidential contract content, trade secrets, special categories of data, or other sensitive information should not be sent through the form unless explicitly agreed upon in advance with AdvantEdge GmbH.
3. Purposes and legal bases for data processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
Handling inquiries submitted via the form
We process data from the contact form to answer the inquiry, provide a callback, and assess whether and how AdvantEdge GmbH can assist with the described commercial problem.
The legal basis for processing is the legitimate interest of the controller, consisting in handling inquiries and conducting business communication.
Preparation of a discussion, offer, or cooperation
If the contact leads to commercial discussions, the preparation of a cooperation proposal, or actions prior to concluding a contract, data may be processed to take steps at the request of the individual or organization contacting us.
Conducting business correspondence
Data contained in emails and forms may be processed to conduct correspondence, document agreements, and protect against claims.
The legal basis is the legitimate interest of the controller.
Ensuring the security and proper functioning of the website
Technical data may be processed to maintain the website, ensure security, prevent abuse, handle forms, and protect against spam.
The legal basis is the legitimate interest of the controller.
Website analytics
If the user consents to analytical cookies, we may process website usage data to analyze traffic, evaluate content effectiveness, and improve the website’s performance.
The legal basis is the user’s consent expressed in the cookie banner.
Marketing cookies
If the user consents to marketing cookies, data may be processed to measure the effectiveness of marketing activities or personalize marketing communication, provided such tools are used on the website.
The legal basis is the user’s consent expressed in the cookie banner.
4. Contact form
The contact form on the website is used for inquiries regarding commercial advisory, negotiations, contract value control, and similar business topics.
In the form, we ask only for information needed to understand the inquiry and provide a response.
Submitting the form requires confirmation that the user has read the information on personal data processing.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
The website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Detailed information about cookie categories, consent management, and tools used on the website can be found on a separate page: Cookies Policy.
Analytical and marketing cookies are disabled by default. They can only be activated after the user provides consent.
6. External tools
The following external tools may be used on the website:
- WordPress,
- Polylang,
- LiteSpeed Cache,
- Complianz,
- Forminator,
- Contact Form 7,
- Google Tag Manager,
- Google Analytics,
- Google reCAPTCHA,
- Google Fonts, if used.
Some of these tools may involve processing the user’s technical data, such as IP address, browser data, or online identifiers.
The scope of operation of cookies and analytical tools depends on the user’s decision expressed in the cookie banner.
7. Data recipients
Personal data may be transferred to entities supporting the controller in running the website and communication, in particular:
- hosting and technical service providers,
- email service providers,
- form tool providers,
- analytical service providers,
- entities supporting website maintenance and security,
- legal, tax, or accounting advisors, if necessary.
Data is not sold to third parties.
8. Data transfer outside the EEA
The controller is based in Switzerland. Switzerland is recognized by the European Commission as a country ensuring an adequate level of personal data protection.
Some external tools, especially Google services, may involve data processing outside the European Economic Area or Switzerland. In such cases, data transfer takes place based on the legal mechanisms applied by the respective service provider.
9. Data retention period
We store data submitted via the contact form for the period necessary to handle the inquiry and further communication.
If the contact leads to cooperation, data may be stored for the duration of the cooperation and for the time required by law or necessary to protect against claims.
Technical data and cookies are stored for the periods specified in the cookie settings or for the time resulting from the configuration of the respective tool.
10. Rights of data subjects
The data subject is entitled to rights resulting from the personal data protection regulations, including:
- the right of access to data,
- the right to rectification of data,
- the right to erasure of data,
- the right to restriction of processing,
- the right to data portability,
- the right to object to processing,
- the right to withdraw consent, if processing is based on consent.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.
To exercise these rights, please contact the controller at: radek.bak@advantedge.ch
11. Right to lodge a complaint
The data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent personal data protection authority.
In Poland, the supervisory authority is the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO).
In Switzerland, the competent authority is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).
12. Changes to the Privacy Policy
The Privacy Policy may be updated if there are changes to the website’s operation, the tools used, or the scope of data processing.
The current version of the Privacy Policy is published on this page.