Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Overview

At Sylvaris, accessible via sylvaris.digital, we provide legal advisory services for the information technology sector. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal data.

2. Data Controller

The data controller is:

United Nations Office at Geneva
14 Avenue de la Paix
1211 Geneva
Switzerland

Business ID: CHE-377.820.838
Phone: +41763710448

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Contact details (name, email address, phone number)
• Professional details (company name, role, area of expertise)
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent on the site)

4. How We Use Your Information

Your data is processed for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and requests submitted via our contact form.
• To provide tailored legal guidance and support in the IT field.
• To improve our services and website performance.
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Contractual necessity: to fulfill agreements related to legal services.
• Consent: where you have provided permission for specific uses.
• Legitimate interest: to maintain and secure our site and to analyze service usage.

6. Data Retention

Your personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, or as required by applicable law. We periodically review our records and delete data that is no longer needed.

7. GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request erasure of your data where there is no overriding legitimate interest.
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting processing conducted before withdrawal.
• Request data portability in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us via our contact form.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

• Essential cookies: necessary for site operation.
• Performance cookies: collect anonymous usage data to help us improve.
• Functional cookies: enable enhanced features and personalisation.

9. Third-Party Services

We may engage trusted third parties to support our operations, such as hosting providers. These parties are bound by confidentiality obligations and may process data only in accordance with our instructions.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

11. International Transfers

Personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses, to secure such transfers.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the revised version on sylvaris.digital with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please reach out via our contact form or by phone at +41763710448.