Privacy Policy

Helvetia Talent Development AG is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you use our online platform and services, including virtual interviewer training, in-person interview skills workshops, candidate assessment strategy consulting, HR technology implementation, leadership and management training, and performance management systems.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is Helvetia Talent Development AG, located at Brandschenkestrasse 110, Zürich, 8002, Switzerland.

Collection of Personal Data

We collect personal data that you provide directly to us. This includes information you provide when you register for our services, participate in training, communicate with us, or engage with our online platform. The types of personal data we may collect include:

• Identification and contact information (e.g., name, professional title, company, address, email address, phone number).
• Professional details (e.g., experience, qualifications relevant to training or services).
• Payment information (processed securely by third parties).
• Information you provide in surveys or feedback forms.
• Information you provide when communicating with our support or service teams.

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our site or use our service. This includes:

• Usage data (e.g., pages visited, features used, time spent on our site).
• Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, device information).
• Cookies and similar technologies information (as detailed in the Cookies section).

Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes and relying on the following legal bases:

• To provide and manage our services: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• To communicate with you: To respond to inquiries, provide support, and send service-related communications. This processing is based on your consent or our legitimate interests in providing customer service.
• For marketing and promotional purposes: To send you information about our services that may be of interest to you, where you have consented to receive such communications or where we have a legitimate interest in promoting our business. You can opt-out at any time.
• To improve our services and develop new ones: Based on our legitimate interests in understanding how our services are used and enhancing our offerings.
• For internal business purposes: Such as data analysis, audits, security, and fraud prevention. Based on our legitimate interests in operating our business effectively and securely.
• To comply with legal obligations: Including accounting, tax, and other legal requirements. Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.

Sharing of Personal Data

We may share your personal data with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and IT services. These providers are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
• With Your Consent: We may share your data with your consent for other purposes not listed above.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period varies depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it is processed.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to, stored at, and processed in destinations outside of Switzerland or the European Economic Area. We take steps to ensure that any such international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, for example, by using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights may include:

• The right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing: Request limitation on how we process your data.
• The right to object to processing: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• The right to data portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• The right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
• The right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the address provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to function effectively, improve user experience, and analyze usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Blocking certain types of cookies may impact your experience on our site.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us by mail at:

Helvetia Talent Development AG
Brandschenkestrasse 110
Zürich, 8002
Switzerland