1. Data Controller
The data controller under Swiss law is:
PANCHAUD Tax & Legal SA
Cedric PANCHAUD
Rue du Stand 43
1204 Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 312 50 80
Email: office@plaw.ch
Website: www.plaw.ch
If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, you can contact us at the address above.
2. Legal Framework
The processing of personal data on this website is carried out in accordance with the Federal Data Protection Act (FADP). We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide access to our website, communicate with our clients and partners, and deliver our legal and tax services.
In particular, the processing may be based on our legitimate interest in conducting our business, responding to inquiries directed to our company, and ensuring the proper functioning of our website.
3. Collection and processing of data when visiting the website
When you visit our website, certain technical data is automatically collected by our computer systems.
This data may include, among other things:
- IP address
- date and time of access
- browser type and version
- operating system
- internet service provider
- source website
- pages viewed on our website
This data is collected in order to:
- ensure the smooth operation of the website
- ensure the security of computer systems
- optimize the user experience
This data is not used to personally identify visitors.
The data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes.
4. Contact Form
When you use the website's contact form, the following data may be collected:
- name
- first name
- email address
- phone number
- message subject
- message content
This data is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- respond to your request
- follow up on the communication
The processing is based on your contact request and on our overriding interest in handling requests sent to our company.
Data is not shared with third parties unless it is necessary to respond to your request or required by law.
5. Social media
Our website may contain links to social media platforms such as:
When you access these platforms, data processing is governed by the privacy policies of those services.
We have no control over how these platforms process data.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to ensure it functions properly and to enhance the user experience.
Cookies are used, in particular, to:
- to ensure the technical operation of the website
- to analyze website usage
- to improve the services offered
In accordance with Section 45c of the Telecommunications Act (TCA), users are informed about the use of cookies and may opt out at any time through their browser settings or via the cookie management tools available on the website.
7. Shelf life
Personal data is retained only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or in accordance with applicable legal obligations.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, disclosure, or alteration.
However, transmitting data over the Internet may pose security risks. Therefore, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
9. Transfer of data abroad
In some cases, personal data may be processed by technical service providers located in Switzerland or abroad.
When data is transferred to countries that do not provide an adequate level of protection, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with Swiss data protection law.
10. Rights of Data Subjects
In accordance with the Federal Data Protection Act (FADP), you have the following rights, among others:
- the right to obtain information about your personal data (right of access)
- the right to request the correction of inaccurate data
- the right to request the deletion of personal data when their processing is no longer justified
- the right to object to the processing of your data in certain situations
To exercise these rights, you can contact us at the following address:
PANCHAUD Tax & Legal SA
Cedric PANCHAUD, Esq.
43 Rue du Stand
1204 Geneva
Email: office@plaw.ch
11. Limitation of Liability
The information on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. It is not a substitute for individual consultation with a qualified professional.
Although PANCHAUD Tax & Legal SA makes every effort to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate, complete, and up-to-date, no warranty is given in this regard. The use of the information contained on this website is at the user’s sole responsibility.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, PANCHAUD Tax & Legal SA disclaims all liability for any direct or indirect damages resulting from access to or use of the website, reliance on the information published on it, or the inability to access it.
PANCHAUD Tax & Legal SA disclaims all liability to the extent permitted by law, including in cases of fault or gross negligence. PANCHAUD Tax & Legal SA assumes no responsibility for the content of third-party websites accessible via external links. The operators of these websites are solely responsible for their content.
12. Supervisory Authority
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable law, you may contact the relevant Swiss supervisory authority:
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).