This Privacy Policy describes how Ballast TechSourcing (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “our” or “us”) collects, uses and protects the personal data of users of its website https://ballast-techsourcing.ch/ (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

Data Controller

Ballast TechSourcing Sàrl
Avenue Louis Casaï, 18
1209 Geneva, Switzerland

UID: CHE-272.116.507
Registered with the Commercial Register of the Canton of Geneva

Email: contact@ballast-techsourcing.ch

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the protection of your personal data, you may contact us at the above address.

Personal Data Collected

We collect only the personal data that is necessary for the proper operation of our business and the provision of our services.

a) Data you provide directly:

  • First and last name
  • Email address and telephone number
  • Postal address
  • Content of messages sent via our contact forms or by email

b) Data collected automatically:

When you visit the Website, certain technical information is automatically recorded, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited, date and time of access
  • Data generated by cookies and similar tracking technologies

Purposes of Data Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services
  • To manage contact requests, quotations and support enquiries
  • To perform contracts and manage client relationships
  • To send informational or marketing communications (subject to prior consent)
  • To comply with our legal and tax obligations
  • To ensure the security of the Website and prevent misuse or fraud

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
  • Explicit consent of the data subject
  • Legitimate interest (e.g. website improvement, fraud prevention, statistics)
  • Compliance with legal obligations under Swiss law

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

However, personal data may be shared with:

  • Our technical service providers (hosting provider, email services, analytics tools, etc.)
  • Our business partners (only where necessary for the provision of services)
  • Competent authorities where required by law

All service providers are contractually bound to process personal data in compliance with the FADP.

International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred to a country that does not provide a level of data protection equivalent to that of Switzerland or the European Union, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyse traffic and personalise content.

You may manage your preferences via the cookie banner displayed during your first visit or through your browser settings.

Types of cookies used:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: required for the operation and security of the Website
  • Analytics cookies: audience measurement (e.g. Google Analytics)
  • Marketing cookies: content personalisation and targeted advertising (only with consent)

For further information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Data Retention Period

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above:

  • Contact data: 2 years after the last contact
  • Client and invoicing data: 10 years (legal obligation)
  • Browsing data: variable depending on the cookie used (maximum 13 months for analytics cookies)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure, including encryption, backups, access controls and secure hosting within Switzerland or the European Union.

Your Rights

In accordance with the FADP (and the GDPR where applicable), you have the following rights:

  • Right of access to your personal data
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restriction of processing
  • Right to object
  • Right to data portability (where applicable)
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: contact@ballast-techsourcing.ch

We will respond as soon as possible and in any event within 30 days.

External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices and encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy at any time. The most recent version is always available on this page and includes the date of the latest update.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by Swiss law.
In the event of a dispute, the courts of the Canton of Geneva shall have jurisdiction, unless mandatory legal provisions provide otherwise.

Last updated: 13 November 2025