Privacy Policy
Helvetia Circle
Last updated: 16.1.2026
1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing within the meaning of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) is:
SWISS Support s.r.o.
Záhřebská 562/41
120 00 Prague
Czech Republic
Company ID (UID): CZ21235295
Registered with the Municipal Court in Prague under file no. C 398690/MSPH
Email: circle@helvetiacircle.ch
2. Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to the website helvetiacircle.ch and all related services, including application and waiting list forms, analytics, and marketing activities.
The Helvetia Circle is an exclusive, invitation-based private community. Data collected is used solely to evaluate applications, manage interest lists, and communicate with potential members.
3. Personal Data We Process
We may process the following categories of personal data:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Voluntarily provided links to social media profiles (e.g. Instagram, LinkedIn, Strava)
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
Providing social media links is optional and serves exclusively to better understand the applicant’s background and interests.
4. Purpose of Processing
Your data is processed for the following purposes:
- Evaluation of applications and waiting list requests
- Communication regarding Helvetia Circle membership and events
- Statistical analysis and improvement of our website and outreach
- Marketing and remarketing activities
We do not sell personal data and do not use it for automated decision-making.
5. Legal Basis
Data processing is based on:
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – pre-contractual measures
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest (security, analytics, marketing)
Under Swiss law, processing is carried out in accordance with the revised FADP.
6. Analytics & Marketing Tools
We use the following services:
- Google Analytics
- Google Tag Manager
- Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram)
- Display advertising and remarketing technologies
These tools may process data outside the EU/Switzerland (e.g. USA). Where applicable, data transfers are safeguarded by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
7. Hosting
Our website is hosted by Websupport, with servers located within the European Union. Appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to protect your data.
8. Data Retention
We store personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Applications and waiting list data: until evaluation is completed or consent is withdrawn
- Analytics data: according to the respective provider’s retention settings
9. Data Sharing
Personal data is shared only with:
- Technical service providers (hosting, analytics, advertising platforms)
- Authorities if legally required
We do not share member or applicant data with third parties for commercial purposes.
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Rectification of inaccurate data
- Deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent at any time
Requests can be sent to circle@helvetiacircle.ch.
11. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or technical changes. The current version is always published on this website.
