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Privacy Policy

1. What is this Privacy Notice about?

Littler Switzerland AG (we, us) is a law firm based in Zurich, Switzerland. In the course of our business, we collect and process personal data (data), particularly concerning our clients, their associates, counterparties, courts, authorities, correspondent law firms, professional associations, website visitors, event participants, job applicants, newsletter recipients, and other entities or their contact persons and employees (you). This Privacy Notice informs you about how we collect and process this data. Additional information may be provided in other forms or contract terms.

If you provide data about other persons (e.g., family members, representatives, counterparties), we assume you are authorized to do so, that the data is accurate, and that you have informed these persons about the disclosure as required (e.g., by sharing this Privacy Notice with them).

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2. Who is responsible forprocessing your data?

The data controller responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection laws is:

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Littler Switzerland AG
Ueli Sommer
Managing Partner
Bellariastrasse 51
8038 Zurich
Switzerland
ueli.sommer@littler.ch

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3. For what purposes do weprocess your data?

We process various categories of personal data for different purposes, including:
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  • Communication: To communicate with you and third parties (e.g., courts, authorities) via email, phone, letter, or other means, and to send you information about events, legal updates, and news about our firm. You can opt-out of such     communications at any time. We may also process the content and metadata of communications, and image/audio recordings of video or phone calls, with prior notice.
  • Pre-contractual measures and conclusion of contracts: To facilitate contract formation (e.g., attorney-client relationships), including conflict of interest checks (including with other members of the Littler Global network), we may process your name, contact details, powers of attorney, consent forms, third-party information, contract content, and other relevant data.
  • Administration and performance of contracts: To fulfill our contractual obligations and manage mandates, including legal advice, representation, contract enforcement, accounting, and public communication. This includes data we collect or receive during contract initiation, performance, or from public sources and third parties.
  • Operation of our websites: To ensure secure and stable website operation, we collect technical data (e.g., IP address, operating system information) and use cookies and similar technologies.
  • Improving our offerings: To enhance our websites, electronic and other communications (e.g., newsletters), we analyze user behavior and preferences.
  • Registration: For services requiring registration (e.g., newsletters), we process the data provided during registration and any subsequent data collected during service use.
  • Security purposes and access controls: To maintain and improve IT and infrastructure security, we process data for access control, system analysis, error checks, and creating backup copies. We may also maintain access logs and use surveillance systems with appropriate signage.
  • Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, self-regulations, certifications, industry standards, and for internal and external investigations.
  • Job applications: To process job applications, including reviewing and assessing applications, and preparing and concluding employment contracts.
  • Other purposes: Including training, education, administrative purposes, organizing events, and protecting legitimate interests.
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‍4. Where does the data come from?

  • From you: Data you provide during our services, website use, or communications with us. Some data may be transmitted automatically by your device.
  • From third parties: Data from public sources (e.g., registers, media), public authorities, employers, clients, counterparties, insurance  companies, credit agencies, and other third parties.
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5. Who do we disclose yourinformation to?

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers: Who process data on our behalf, jointly with us, or on their own responsibility (e.g., IT providers, banks).
  • Clients and contractual partners: Including other law firms, legal protection insurance companies, and service providers.
  • Authorities and courts: For legal and contractual obligations, and to protect our interests.
  • Counterparties and involved persons: For mandate management and fulfilling contractual obligations.
  • Littler Global: We work closely with other law firms in the Littler network, all of which are members of the Swiss association Littler Global. Further information can be found at www.littler.com.
  • Other persons: As required for business transactions, compliance, and legitimate interests.

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These recipients may include third parties, making your data accessible to them.

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6. Is your personal dataalso transferred cross-border?

We mainly process and store personal data in Switzerland. However, data may be processed worldwide through service providers or in legal proceedings. We ensure an adequate level of data protection through contractual obligations or legal exceptions.

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7. What rights do you have?

You have rights to request information, rectification, deletion, objection, and data portability, subject to applicable laws and exceptions. Contact us to exercise these rights. Verification of identity may be required.

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8. How are cookies, similar technologies, and social media plug-ins used on our websites?

We use cookies and similar technologies for website functionality and analytics. Social media plug-ins may also collect data. You can manage cookies via your browser settings. For detailed information, refer to the privacy notices of third-party service providers.

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9. How do we process personal data on our social media pages?

We maintain presences on social networks and platforms, where we process data about you and receive data from the platforms. The platform providers process data for their own purposes. Refer to the respective platform’s privacy notice for more information.

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10. What else needs to beconsidered?

While we do not assume the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to our data processing, we may comply with it for specific processing activities. This section outlines our legal bases under the GDPR, data retention policies, and your rights to object to data processing, particularlyfor direct marketing.

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11. Can this Privacy Notice be changed?

This Privacy Notice can be updated at any time. The version published on our website is the current version.

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