Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy
Privacy Policy of VDB Insights
1. Introduction
We appreciate your interest in VDB Insights. Protecting your personal data is a priority for us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.
2. Controller Information
VDB Insights
Altgasse 43
6340 Baar, Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)43 817 80 61
Email: s.vonderbecke@vdbinsights.com
Website: www.vdbinsights.com
3. Data Protection Officer
Dr. Susanne von der Becke
VDB Insights
Altgasse 43
6340 Baar, Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)43 817 80 61
Email: s.vonderbecke@vdbinsights.com
4. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Identification data (name, address, phone number, email address, etc.)
Browsing data (IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, etc.)
Data related to services you use (newsletter subscriptions, inquiries, registrations, etc.)
Any other data voluntarily provided via our website or communication channels
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)
Contractual Obligation: When processing is necessary for contractual performance
Legal Obligation: When required by law (e.g., tax regulations)
Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our business operations and not overridden by your rights
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and improve our services. You may opt-out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or as required by law. Once retention is no longer necessary, data is securely deleted.
8. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except:
When required by law or government authorities
When necessary to provide services (e.g., technical service providers, email marketing platforms)
When explicitly consented to by you
If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Request information about your stored data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data
Right to Restriction of Processing: Limit processing under certain conditions
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
Right to Object: Object to data processing in specific circumstances
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer.
10. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no data transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Third-Party Services and Social Media
Our website may include links to third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, LinkedIn, Instagram). These services operate under their respective privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website or other appropriate channels.
13. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at s.vonderbecke@vdbinsights.com.
Last updated: 20. February 2025
