Privacy policy

1.1 – Cookie Policy

1.1.1 – What is a cookie?

A “cookie” is a small file, usually consisting of letters and numbers, sent by a web server to the cookie file of your browser on your computer’s hard drive.

To learn more about cookies, you can follow this link provided by the CNIL. It will help you configure and block cookies through your browser if you wish.

Manage cookie preferences

1.1.2 – Types of cookies

These cookies may evolve. We strive to regularly update the list of cookies identified on our site.

Necessary/Essential: Some cookies are essential for you to be able to use all features of our site. They allow us to maintain user sessions and prevent security threats. They do not collect or store any personal information. For example, these cookies allow you to log in to your account, add products to your cart, and check out securely.

Non-Necessary: All cookies that are not strictly necessary for the functioning of the website and are specifically used to collect user personal data through analytics, ads, and other embedded content are considered non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to obtain user consent before using these cookies on your website.

Analytics/Statistics: These cookies store information such as the number of website visitors, number of unique visitors, pages visited, source of the visit, etc. These data help us understand and analyze the website’s performance and areas for improvement.

Advertising/Marketing: These cookies are used to personalize the ads we show you to make them meaningful. They also help track the efficiency of our advertising campaigns. The information stored may also be used by third-party ad providers to show you ads on other websites in the browser as well.

Functional: These cookies support non-essential functionalities on our website. This includes embedding content like videos or enabling sharing of content on social media platforms.

Preferences: These cookies help us store your settings and browsing preferences, such as language preferences, to provide a better and more efficient experience during future visits to the website.

Performance: Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze key performance metrics of the website, helping to provide a better user experience to visitors.

Others: Other uncategorized cookies are those being analyzed and have not yet been classified into a category.

Types of cookies we use

1.2 – Personal Data Protection Policy

1.2.1 – Who is responsible for processing my personal data?

The personal data collected on the website www.etudehm.ch is processed by:

Hayat & Meier Law Firm
Place du Bourg-de-Four 24
P.O. Box 3203
1211 Geneva 3
secretariat@etudehm.ch
Tel. +41 22 317 49 70
Fax. +41 22 317 49 79

The data controller will hereinafter be referred to as: “Hayat & Meier Law Firm”.

1.2.2 – Why do we collect your personal data?

The data collected via the website (contact form for appointments, newsletter sign-up, social media contact, account creation) will only be used for commercial purposes with the explicit consent of the data owner. For example: acceptance of T&Cs during a contact request.

By filling out the contact form, you agree that the data you provide may be stored and used by the data controller as part of our collaboration. Your data will be retained for up to three years after the end of our collaboration. It will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent. You may request its deletion or modification at any time by writing to secretariat@etudehm.ch.

1.2.3 – What personal data is collected about me and how?

1. Contact form
We use a contact form on our website.
You must provide your name, email address, phone number, and optionally request an appointment or any other necessary information.

This form allows you to request an appointment to learn more about our services and to discuss your needs.

2. Cookies
We use cookies on our website for statistical and performance analysis purposes. We want to know the number and type of visitors, time spent on the site, pages viewed, and overall performance. These cookies help us provide the best possible experience.

These data may also be used for marketing and commercial contact purposes.

3. Cookie deletion or blocking
If you decide to change your preferences during your browsing session, you can click on the “Manage your consent” tab on your screen. This will reopen the consent banner, allowing you to change or withdraw your preferences entirely.

Additionally, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies. You can change your browser settings to block/delete cookies. Learn more about managing cookies at wikipedia.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

1.2.4 – What is the legal basis and duration of personal data processing?

Data processing is based on the following legal grounds:

**Consent**: You expressly agree to the processing of your personal data (e.g., checkbox in the contact form, cookie consent banner). You may withdraw this consent at any time.

Hayat & Meier Law Firm has a legitimate interest in processing your data that is justified, balanced, and does not infringe on your privacy. You may object to processing based on legitimate interest by writing to secretariat@etudehm.ch.

Data collected with explicit consent will be deleted after 24 months if no commercial contact is maintained.

1.2.5 – Who has access to my data?

Only Hayat & Meier Law Firm has access to your data. No transfer to third parties is made.

How can I exercise my data rights?

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you can exercise your rights (access, rectification, deletion, objection, restriction, portability where applicable) either by email: secretariat@etudehm.ch or by post: Hayat & Meier Law Firm, Place du Bourg-de-Four 24, P.O. Box 3203, CH – 1211 Geneva 3.

The use of personal data requires explicit consent, otherwise Hayat & Meier Law Firm commits not to use such data.

Every individual has the right to request from the data controller access to personal data, rectification or deletion, or restriction of processing, or to object to the processing and to data portability and withdraw their consent.

By using the contact form, you agree that Hayat & Meier Law Firm may contact you for commercial purposes.

Hayat & Meier Law Firm commits to respond to any request for access, rectification, objection, or any additional information within one month from the date of receipt of your request.

If you believe that Hayat & Meier Law Firm is not complying with its obligations regarding your personal data, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent authority, namely the FDPIC.