Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Hauser & Hauser Rechtsanwälte, owner Tobias Hauser (hereinafter "we", "us", "our firm") takes the protection of personal data of our clients and business partners very seriously. This privacy policy informs you about how we collect, process, and protect your personal data, particularly in relation to our activities as attorneys, asset managers, and trustees in compliance with the requirements of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA.

2. Data Controller

The controller within the meaning of data protection laws is:
Hauser & Hauser Lawyers
Owner Tobias Hauser
Talacker 35
8001 Zürich
+41 44 221 16 88
info@hauserlaw.com

3. Data Collection and Processing

Our website serves solely to provide information about our services. When visiting our website, no personal data is collected, processed, or stored. We do not use cookies, tracking tools, analytics, or marketing services that monitor your behavior on the website or collect data.

4. Personal Data Collected

We collect and process personal data that is necessary for the fulfillment of our contractual obligations and compliance with legal requirements. The collected data may include:

  • Name, address, date of birth, nationality
  • Contact details (e.g., phone number, email address)
  • Financial data, tax information, and asset structure details
  • Information related to case handling and the provision of legal services
  • Additional data required for the fulfillment of our contractual obligations and legal requirements

5. Purposes of Data Processing

The personal data we collect is processed for the following purposes:

  • Performance of contractually agreed services
  • Compliance with legal, regulatory, and supervisory requirements, with particular consideration of FINMA requirements
  • Management of client relationships
  • Communication with our clients and business partners
  • Protection of our legal interests

6. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your personal data is based on the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of a contract (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR)
  • Compliance with a legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR)
  • Protection of our legitimate interests, provided that your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms do not override them (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)

7. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

We only disclose your personal data to third parties if this is legally required or necessary for the fulfillment of our contractual obligations. Recipients of personal data may include:

  • Courts and authorities (e.g., in connection with legal mandates) and supervisory authorities (e.g., FINMA)
  • Financial institutions or payment service providers in connection with transactions
  • Service providers who assist us in providing legal services (e.g., IT service providers)

8. Data Storage and Security

We store your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned above or as required by legal retention periods. After the retention period expires, your data may be securely deleted or anonymized.

We implement all reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Our servers, where your data is stored, are located in Switzerland and are appropriately secured.

9. Rights of Data Subjects

As a data subject, you have the right to request information about the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to request the correction, deletion, or restriction of the processing of your data. Furthermore, you can object to the processing of your personal data or withdraw your consent to processing, insofar as it is based on your consent.

To exercise your rights, you can contact us at any time using the contact details provided above.

10. International Data Transfers

Personal data is only transferred abroad if there are compelling legal obligations or with your consent (or the consent of a person authorized by you).

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time to adapt it to new legal or technical developments. Changes will be published on our website or communicated to you in another appropriate manner.

12. Contact

For questions or concerns regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time using the following contact details:

Hauser & Hauser Lawyers
Owner Tobias Hauser
Talacker 35
8001 Zürich
+41 44 221 16 88
info@hauserlaw.com