1. Data Controller

This website is operated by DACO, a consultancy company based in Morges, Switzerland. DACO provides strategic, financial, and administrative services to domestic and international clients. DACO acts as the data controller for all personal data processed in the context of its online services and business operations.

2. Purpose and Scope

This document outlines how DACO collects and processes personal data (Privacy Policy), and the terms and conditions under which users may access and use this website (Terms of Use). The Cookies Policy is included as a distinct section below. It applies to all visitors of our website and, where applicable, clients or individuals who contact DACO through online channels. We comply with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

3. Categories of Personal Data Collected

DACO may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Identification data (e.g., full name, company, job title, email address, phone number)
- Communication content (e.g., inquiries sent through contact forms or email)
- Technical usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type and settings, time zone, visited pages, device identifiers)

DACO does not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided and required for specific engagements.

4. Legal Bases and Purposes of Processing

We process personal data only where there is a legal basis under data protection law. The purposes and corresponding legal bases include:
- Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
- Compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), such as improving our services and ensuring website security
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), particularly for analytics or newsletter subscriptions

We use personal data to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
- Manage client relationships and project workflows
- Analyze website usage and improve site performance
- Comply with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks

5. Recipients and Data Processors

Access to personal data is restricted to DACO staff, service providers, and third-party processors who require access for operational or legal reasons. These include:
- IT and cloud providers (e.g., Dropbox, Google)
- Customer relationship and task management platforms (e.g., Karbon)
- Website hosting and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

All processors are contractually bound to data protection and confidentiality obligations. They process personal data solely in accordance with DACO's instructions.

6. Data Transfers to Third Countries

Where personal data is transferred to jurisdictions outside Switzerland or the EU/EEA, DACO ensures that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws. We rely on:
- Adequacy decisions issued by the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or the European Commission
- Standard contractual clauses (SCCs) adopted by the European Commission
- Additional technical and organizational safeguards where necessary

7. Data Retention and Security

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. DACO implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

8. Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects have the following rights under applicable data protection legislation:
- Right of access to personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten')
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability (where applicable)
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

Requests to exercise these rights should be directed to: contact@dacoswiss.com
Data subjects also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

9. Terms of Use

Ownership and Intellectual Property: All content published on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and design elements, is owned by DACO or used with appropriate authorization. You may not reproduce, copy, distribute, or exploit any content without prior written consent. No Legal or Professional Advice: This website is for informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, or strategic advice. Please consult a qualified professional for tailored advice. Disclaimer of Liability: DACO makes every effort to ensure that the content on this site is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information provided. DACO disclaims any liability for direct, indirect, or incidental damages arising from the use or inability to use this website.

External Links: This website may contain links to external sites. DACO has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

Modifications to Terms: DACO reserves the right to modify these legal notices at any time. Updated versions will be published on this page. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this policy or how we process personal data, please contact us at: contact@dacoswiss.com