Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 2024
Our Commitment to Privacy
cnton llegall is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with Swiss Federal Data Protection Act and applicable regulations.
We process personal data only to the extent necessary for providing legal services and maintaining our professional relationships. Your trust is essential to our practice.
Information We Collect
Contact Information
- Name and professional title
- Email address and phone number
- Postal address when necessary for service delivery
Professional and Transaction Data
- Information about legal matters and transactions
- Property details and documentation
- Communication records relevant to representation
Website Usage Information
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website and navigation patterns
How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
- Providing legal representation and advisory services
- Processing real estate transactions and legal matters
- Communicating regarding your legal affairs
Legal and Professional Obligations
- Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintaining professional records as required by law
- Fulfilling professional conduct standards
Business Operations
- Managing client relationships and inquiries
- Improving our services based on feedback
- Website analytics and performance improvement
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent
For marketing communications and optional website features, we obtain your explicit consent.
Contract Performance
Processing necessary to provide requested legal services and fulfill our engagement agreements.
Legitimate Interest
For business operations, service improvement, and maintaining professional relationships.
Legal Obligation
To comply with Swiss law requirements including professional conduct rules and record-keeping obligations.
Data Protection Measures
cnton llegall implements comprehensive security measures to protect your personal data:
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Encryption: All data transmissions use secure encryption protocols. Client portal and email communications employ encrypted channels.
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Access Controls: Strict internal policies limit data access to authorized personnel directly involved in your matter.
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Physical Security: Our office maintains controlled access systems and secure document storage facilities.
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Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments ensure continued effectiveness of protective measures.
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Breach Procedures: Established protocols for detecting and responding to potential data security incidents.
Data Retention
We retain personal data for periods consistent with legal requirements and professional standards:
Your Rights
Under Swiss data protection law, you have the following rights:
Right to Access
Request information about personal data we hold about you and receive a copy of that data.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of personal data when no longer necessary for original purpose, subject to legal retention requirements.
Right to Portability
Receive personal data in structured, commonly used format and request transfer to another controller.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw previously given consent at any time without affecting lawfulness of past processing.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information provided below. Note that some rights may be limited by legal requirements, including our professional obligations to maintain client files.
Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your data protection rights:
cnton llegall
Zeughausgasse 20
8001 Zürich
Switzerland
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +41 44 592 83 47
If you believe we have not addressed your privacy concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner.