Last updated: August 1, 2025

1. General Information

This Privacy Policy sets out the principles for the processing of personal data by Helprise AG, with its registered office at Dammstrasse 19, 6300 Zug, Switzerland (hereinafter referred to as "Helprise" or "Administrator"), collected in connection with its business activities, including via the website www.helprise.eu, through direct contact, participation in events, contests, surveys, and in connection with the provision of services. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals whose data we process. All personal data are processed in accordance with applicable laws, in particular the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), where applicable. 

2. Data Controller

The controller of personal data is Helprise AG, Dammstrasse 19, 6300 Zug, Switzerland, e-mail: office@helprise.eu.

3. Scope and Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Handling contact inquiries - contact details (first name, last name, email address, phone number) and the content of the inquiry.

• Participation in contests, surveys, events, and promotional campaigns - identification and contact data, data required to complete participation (e.g., email for prize delivery).

• Sending newsletters and marketing materials - email address (for sending marketing and industry information).

• Provision of services and contract execution - contact data, professional data, data related to recruitment processes or advisory services.

• Compliance with legal obligations - document archiving, tax obligations, settlements.

• Protection of rights and pursuit of claims - securing potential claims arising from cooperation or event participation.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The processing of data is based on:

• the data subject’s consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), e.g., participation in a contest, subscription to the newsletter,

• the necessity for the performance of a contract or to take action before concluding a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR),

• the fulfillment of a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR),

• the legitimate interest of the Administrator (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), e.g., marketing of own services, ensuring the security of the website, provided that such interests are not overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.

5. Data Sources

Personal data may be collected:

• directly from you (e.g., via the website form, event participation, email communication, paper forms),

• in the course of providing services (e.g., advisory or HR processes).

6. Data Recipients

Your data may be transferred to:

• providers of IT, hosting, and marketing services supporting the Administrator's activities,

• business partners (in connection with the provision of services or organization of events),

• operators of systems for newsletter delivery or contest organization,

• entities authorized by law.

Personal data will not be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland unless appropriate data protection safeguards are ensured, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.

7. Data Retention Period

Personal data will be stored:

• for the period necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected,

• for the period required by law (e.g., tax obligations, record-keeping),

• until consent is withdrawn (in the case of data processed based on consent),

• until the expiration of limitation periods for claims (if applicable).

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• access your personal data,

• rectify inaccurate or incomplete data,

• erase your data ("right to be forgotten"),

• restrict the processing of your data,

• data portability (receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format),

• object to the processing of your data,

• withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal,

• lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority, such as the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or, in the EU, the supervisory authority of your member state.

9. Cookies (for website users)

Our website uses cookies to:

• ensure the proper functioning of the website,

• analyze traffic statistics (e.g., via Google Analytics),

• conduct marketing activities. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. By using the website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated in the event of legal changes or changes in the way personal data are processed. The current version will always be available on the website www.helprise.eu or made available at events where personal data are collected.

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Helprise AG, Dammstrasse 19, 6300 Zug, Switzerland