The Situation

A Swiss-based tech startup was expanding into European markets and needed to ensure its privacy and cookie policies complied with both the Swiss FADP and the EU GDPR. Their existing policies lacked clarity, and their cookie consent mechanism did not meet regulatory requirements. Without proper updates, they faced potential legal risks, fines, and trust issues with users.

Our Approach

Our team worked closely with the startup to develop a privacy framework tailored to Swiss and EU legal standards. The key elements of our approach included:

• A transparent and accessible privacy policy that clearly outlined data collection, processing, and user rights.

• A compliant cookie policy and consent mechanism that allowed users to make informed choices in line with legal requirements.

• Guidance on data retention and third-party sharing to ensure compliance across all aspects of data handling.

• Implementation support to integrate the updated policies into their website and business operations smoothly.

  
  

The Impact

With these updates, the company now meets Swiss and EU privacy standards, reducing regulatory risk and improving transparency with its users. Their updated policies have also strengthened their credibility with investors and business partners.

"Alfred provided us with clear, structured guidance, making it easier to navigate the evolving privacy landscape. We now have a policy framework we can confidently stand behind." - Isabel Casada, CEO, MatchBased

The Team

Thierry Barbey, Founding Partner (Legal Advisory)

Thomas van Gammeren, Associate (Legal Advisory)

Sandro Stich, Senior Associate (Legal Advisory)