Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

Eva Soldati-Schnyder
Grendelstrasse 21, 6004 Lucerne, Switzerland
Email: info@evalaw.ch

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through the Website, including contact forms, email correspondence, and any other digital communication channels operated by the Firm. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from our Website, which are governed by their own privacy policies.

Our legal services are offered exclusively to international clients with matters connected to Swiss law. We do not accept new engagements from clients located in the United States of America due to regulatory requirements. Data submitted in violation of this restriction may be deleted without further processing.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data, depending on how you interact with us:

• Contact information: name, email address, telephone number, and postal address;
• Inquiry details: practice area of interest, message content, and any other information you voluntarily provide;
• Client data: where an attorney–client relationship is established, we may process additional information necessary to provide legal services, including identity documents, financial information, and case-related materials;
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and access timestamps, collected automatically through standard server logs or analytics tools.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through the Website unless you voluntarily provide it and we have a lawful basis to process it.

4. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and scheduling consultations;
• Assessing whether we can accept a potential engagement, including conflict checks and jurisdictional compliance;
• Providing legal services to established clients;
• Maintaining records required by Swiss professional and regulatory obligations;
• Improving the functionality, security, and content of the Website;
• Complying with legal obligations, court orders, or requests from competent authorities.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the FADP and GDPR (where applicable), we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: where you have given clear consent for a specific purpose, such as submitting a contact form;
• Contractual necessity: where processing is required to perform a contract or take pre-contractual steps at your request;
• Legal obligation: where we must comply with applicable laws, including professional conduct rules and record-keeping requirements;
• Legitimate interests: where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests , such as operating the Website, ensuring security, and managing our practice, provided your rights and interests do not override those interests.

6. Data Sharing & Transfers

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With trusted service providers who assist in hosting, email delivery, or IT support, under strict confidentiality agreements;
• With co-counsel, notaries, courts, or authorities where necessary to perform legal services or comply with the law;
• Where required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.

If personal data is transferred outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions, in accordance with applicable data protection law.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, and professional record-keeping requirements. Inquiry data that does not lead to an engagement is typically deleted within twelve (12) months unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Client files are retained in accordance with Swiss legal profession rules and applicable limitation periods.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure hosting, encrypted transmission where feasible, access controls, and staff confidentiality obligations. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: request confirmation of whether we process your data and obtain a copy;
• Rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
• Erasure: request deletion of your data where there is no compelling reason for continued processing;
• Restriction: request limitation of processing in certain circumstances;
• Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests;
• Data portability: receive your data in a structured, commonly used format where technically feasible;
• Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@evalaw.ch. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or, where applicable, your local supervisory authority.

10. Cookies & Analytics

The Website may use essential cookies necessary for basic functionality and security. If analytics or non-essential cookies are implemented in the future, we will update this policy and, where required, obtain your consent before placing such cookies on your device.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Eva Soldati-Schnyder
Grendelstrasse 21, 6004 Lucerne, Switzerland
Email: info@evalaw.ch