1. Overview

General Information
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use this website. Personal data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

This policy is compliant with both the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable.

Responsible for data processing:
Dr. Christoph Künzle
Email: [email protected]
FIN21 AG, Europaallee 41, CH-8021 Zurich, Switzerland

2. What We Do

We provide information and research in the field of wealth management, banking and finance. We also host executive conferences and offer downloadable digital products (such as Excel-based datasets) via WooCommerce, an e-commerce platform integrated into our website.

3. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data through:

  1. Direct interactions, for example:

    • When you place an order

    • When you contact us

    • When you register for an event

  2. Automated technologies, such as:

    • IP address, browser type, device information, and access times

    • (For cookie details, please see our separate policy on Cookies)

4. Purpose of Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To deliver and manage digital product purchases (contract performance)

  • To handle event or webinar registrations

  • To respond to your inquiries

  • To improve and secure our website

  • To comply with legal obligations under Swiss or EU law

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

5. Legal Basis

The processing of your personal data is carried out in accordance with:

Under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP / revDSG):

  • Art. 6 para. 1 FADP – Personal data may be processed lawfully if it is done in good faith, is proportionate, and is for a specific purpose that is recognizable to the data subject.

  • Art. 31 para. 1 FADP – Data processing is permitted if it is carried out in direct connection with the conclusion or performance of a contract with the data subject.

  • Art. 31 para. 2 FADP – Personal data may also be processed if there is an overriding private or public interest, or if the processing is required by law.

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps

  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – Compliance with a legal obligation

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interests pursued by the controller or a third party

Where applicable, we will ask for your explicit consent (e.g. for newsletters or analytics). Consent may be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.

6. Hosting

This website is hosted by:

GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC
2155 E GoDaddy Way, Tempe, AZ 85284, USA

We have a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) in place with GoDaddy to ensure that all personal data is handled securely and in compliance with Swiss and European data protection laws.

7. Retention of Data

Your personal data is stored only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned above or to meet legal and regulatory retention requirements, including those under Swiss tax and commercial law.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Correct or delete your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw your consent at any time (where applicable)

  • Receive your data in a portable format

  • Lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or a relevant EU supervisory authority, depending on jurisdiction

To exercise these rights, please contact us by email or post mail.

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data. All communications with our website are encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols. You can identify secure connections by the “https://” in your browser’s address bar and the padlock symbol.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this website and apply from the date of publication.

Last updated: 14 April 2025.