Privacy Policy

Avalora Media (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a strategy and advisory firm working with clients across Europe and internationally. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit our website or contact us through our online form.

This notice is designed to be consistent with the requirements of applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), where applicable.

This document is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data in connection with this website is:

Avalora Media
Grabenstrasse 25
6340 Baar
Switzerland
Email: info@avaloramedia.com

2. Personal data we collect

2.1. Data you provide directly

When you use the contact form on our website, we collect the information you choose to provide, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Your message and any other information you include

2.2. Technical and usage data

When you visit our website, certain data is automatically collected by our hosting infrastructure and security tools. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Date and time of access
• Pages viewed and referring pages

This data is typically used in an aggregated way for security, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.

3. Purposes and legal bases for processing

We process personal data for the following purposes and under the following legal bases:

• Responding to inquiries: To receive, review, and respond to messages sent via the contact form.
  Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) and, where applicable, steps taken at your request prior to entering into a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
• Website operation and security: To operate a secure website, manage server logs, prevent abuse, and defend against attacks or fraud.
  Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in operating a secure and reliable online presence.
• Legal obligations: To comply with legal obligations, such as record-keeping or responding to lawful requests from authorities.
  Legal basis: Compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR), where applicable.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to ensure basic functionality (for example, remembering your cookie preferences or protecting forms against abuse). Where legally required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the banner shown when you first visit the site, or by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

5. Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA on our contact form to protect our website from automated spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA analyzes interactions (for example, IP address, mouse movements, and other technical signals) to determine whether a user is human. This processing is subject to Google’s own privacy terms.

By using the contact form protected by reCAPTCHA, you acknowledge that the use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

6. How we share personal data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share personal data with:

• Service providers who host our website, maintain IT infrastructure, or provide email services.
• Professional advisors (e.g. legal or accounting advisors), where necessary.
• Authorities or regulators if required by law or to protect our rights and legitimate interests.

These third parties are only given access to personal data as necessary to perform their duties and are required to handle such data securely and confidentially.

7. International data transfers

As a Swiss-based advisory firm working with international clients, some personal data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence. Where data is transferred from Switzerland or the EU/EEA to a country without an adequacy decision, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards (for example, standard contractual clauses) are in place in line with applicable data protection laws.

8. How long we keep your data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. In practice, this means that:

• Contact form messages are typically stored for the duration of our correspondence and any follow-up discussions, and may be kept longer if relevant to ongoing advisory work or legal obligations.
• Technical logs and security-related data are kept for a limited period to monitor performance and ensure the security of the website.

9. Your rights

Depending on your location and the applicable law, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access your personal data and obtain a copy.
• Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal retention requirements.
• Right to restrict or object to certain types of processing.
• Right to data portability, where applicable.
• Right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@avaloramedia.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority, for example in your country of residence or in Switzerland.

10. How we protect your data

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While no online service can guarantee absolute security, we continuously review our practices and hosting environment to reduce risks.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or technical environment. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates the latest version. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, you can contact us at:

Avalora Media
Email: info@avaloramedia.com