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Privacy Policy:

Last updated: March 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to WatchAdvisor (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.watchadvisor.com (the β€œWebsite”) and use our services.

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Data We Collect
We collect different types of personal data depending on how you interact with our Website:

A. Information You Provide to Us

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email, password, and profile details.
  • Membership & Payment Information: If you subscribe to our membership, we collect billing details (processed via third-party payment providers like Stripe or PayPal).
  • User-Generated Content: Information you post in forums, comments, or your profile.
  • Contact Information: If you reach out via email or contact forms, we collect your message details.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, referring URLs, and timestamps.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Used for authentication, analytics, and marketing. (See our Cookie Policy for details).
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction with features.

C. Information from Third Parties

  • Social Logins: If you sign up via Google, Facebook, or other social platforms, we receive your profile information from these services.
  • Payment Processors: We may receive transaction details (but not full card numbers) from Stripe, PayPal, or similar providers.

3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Account Management – Creating and managing your WatchAdvisor account.
  • Membership Services – Providing access to exclusive content, features, and payments.
  • Community Engagement – Enabling forum participation and social interactions.
  • Analytics & Improvements – Understanding how users interact with our platform to enhance user experience.
  • Marketing & Advertising – Sending promotional emails (only with your consent).
  • Security & Fraud Prevention – Detecting and preventing unauthorized access.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For users within the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

  • Consent – When you sign up for marketing communications.
  • Contractual Obligation – To provide our services as per our Terms of Use.
  • Legal Compliance – When required by law.
  • Legitimate Interests – To enhance user experience and protect platform security.

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We do not sell your data. However, we may share data with:

  • Service Providers (e.g., hosting providers, analytics, payment processors).
  • Law Enforcement (when legally required).
  • Business Transfers (if WatchAdvisor is acquired or merged with another company).

6. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside Switzerland or the EEA, we ensure adequate protection through:

  • EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (if applicable).
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved by regulatory authorities.

7. Data Retention
We retain personal data:

  • As long as your account is active.
  • For up to 2 years after account closure for legal and operational reasons.
  • As required by law (e.g., tax or financial records).

8. Your Rights
Under Swiss FADP and GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access – Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction – Request corrections to inaccurate data.
  • Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request data deletion, subject to legal limitations.
  • Objection – Object to processing for marketing purposes.
  • Data Portability – Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Withdraw Consent – Withdraw marketing consent at any time.
  • To exercise these rights, contact us at msteger@watchadvisor.com

9. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission.
  • Secure servers and access controls.
  • Regular security audits and updates.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. If significant changes occur, we may notify you via email.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

WatchAdvisor AG

Email: msteger@watchadvisor.com