Datenschutz | Sidewinder Infrastructure AG

Introduction:

We take the protection of the users' data on our website very seriously and are committed to safeguarding the information users provide to us in connection with the use of our website. Furthermore, we are committed to protecting and using your data in accordance with applicable law.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information through

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and ensure that you fully understand our practices regarding your data before using Services. If you have read this policy, fully understand it, and do not agree with our practices, you must discontinue use of our Services. By using our Services, you acknowledge the terms of this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the Services constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and any amendments to it.

This Privacy Policy covers:

How we collect data
What data we collect
Why we collect this data
Who we share the data with
Where the data is stored
How long the data is retained
How we protect the data
How we handle minors
Updates or changes to the Privacy Policy

What Data Do We Collect?

Below is an overview of the data we may collect:

Non-Identified and Non-Identifiable Information that you provide during the registration process or collected through your use of our Services ("Non-Personal Data"). Non-Personal Data does not allow us to identify the individual from whom it was collected. It mainly consists of technical and aggregated usage information.
Individually Identifiable Information, i.e., information that identifies or could reasonably identify an individual ("Personal Data"). Personal Data collected through our Services may include details such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. If we combine Personal Data with Non-Personal Data, we treat the combined data as Personal Data as long as it remains combined.

How Do We Collect Data?

The main methods we use to collect data include:

Collecting data when you use our Services. When you visit our digital assets and use our Services, we may collect, record, and store your usage, sessions, and related information.
Collecting data you provide directly to us, such as when you contact us via a communication channel (e.g., an email with a comment or feedback).
Collecting data from third-party sources as described below.
Collecting data when you log into our Services through a third-party provider like Facebook or Google.

Why Do We Collect This Data?

We may use your data for the following purposes:

To provide and operate our Services;
To develop, customize, and improve our Services;
To respond to your feedback, inquiries, and requests for support;
To analyze demand and usage patterns;
For internal, statistical, and research purposes;
To enhance our data security and fraud prevention capabilities;
To investigate violations and enforce our policies, terms, and applicable laws;
To send you updates, promotional materials, and other information related to our Services (you can opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link).

Who Do We Share This Data With?

We may share your data with service providers to operate our Services (e.g., data storage through third-party hosting services, technical support).

We may also disclose your data in the following circumstances:

To investigate, detect, prevent, or take action against illegal activities or misconduct;
To establish or exercise our legal rights;
To protect our rights, property, and personal safety, as well as the safety of our users and the public;
In the event of a change of control in our company or one of our affiliates (e.g., merger, acquisition, sale of assets);
To authorized third-party vendors for business-related purposes (e.g., cloud service providers);
To collaborate with third parties to enhance your user experience.

Please note that we may transfer or share Non-Personal Data at our discretion.

Blog or Forum Users:
Our Services may allow social interactions (e.g., posting content, sharing information, chatting). Be aware that any content or data you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others. We advise against posting or sharing information you do not want made public.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

When you visit or access our Services, third parties are authorized to use tracking technologies such as web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, and analytics services. These tracking technologies allow them to automatically collect data to improve your navigation experience, optimize the performance of our digital assets, and ensure personalized user experiences, as well as for security and fraud prevention purposes.

Please read our Cookie Policy for more details.

Advertising Services

If No Advertising Services Are Used:
We do not share your email address or other personal data with advertising companies or networks without your consent.

If Advertising Services Are Used:
We may display advertisements via our Services, including personalized ads based on your recent browsing activity across websites, devices, or browsers. We and third-party advertisers may use cookies, JavaScript, web beacons, HTML5 local storage, and other technologies to serve targeted ads.

Such third-party cookies and technologies are governed by their respective privacy policies, not this policy.

Where Is the Data Stored?

Non-Personal Data:
Our company and trusted partners and service providers are located around the world. We store and process Non-Personal Data across various jurisdictions.

Personal Data:
Personal Data may be maintained, processed, and stored in the United States, Switzerland, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and other jurisdictions as necessary for the proper provision of our Services and/or as required by law.

How Long Is Data Retained?

We retain collected data as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We may correct, amend, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at our discretion.

How Do We Protect the Data?

Our digital assets' hosting service provides us with the online platform for offering our Services. Your data may be stored through their data storage, databases, and general applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall and provide secure HTTPS access.

Despite the measures we and our hosting provider take, we cannot guarantee absolute data security. We encourage you to set secure passwords and avoid sharing sensitive information through email or instant messaging, as these are not considered secure communication channels.

We only use your Personal Data for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy when:

It is necessary to fulfill or enter into a contract (e.g., providing Services or support);
It is required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations;
It supports our legitimate business interests (always proportionately and respecting your rights).

We may revise this Privacy Policy at our discretion; the latest version will always be posted on the website. Please review the policy periodically. Continued use of the Services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have general questions about the Services or the information we collect about you and its use, please contact us at:

Sidewinder Infrastructure AG
info@sw-infra.com