Terms & Conditions

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1. Data controller

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The controller responsible for processing personal data is:

BfB
Avenue des Baumettes 23
1020 Renens VD
Switzerland

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2. Scope

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This statement applies to:

• The use of BfB's website.

• Electronic communications (emails and contact forms).

• Professional and contractual relationships with clients, prospective clients, partners, suppliers and other contacts.

• Personal data processing carried out in connection with audit, accounting, tax advisory, business advisory, valuation and related services.

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3. Data subjects

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The processing of personal data may concern, in particular:

• Website visitors.

• Clients and prospective clients.

• Business partners.

• Suppliers and service providers.

• Representatives, employees and beneficial owners of client entities.

• Any other individuals who have a professional relationship with BfB.

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4. Sources of personal data

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Personal data is collected:

• Directly from you (contact forms, emails and contractual communications).

• In the course of providing professional services.

• Where applicable, from publicly available sources, official registers or public authorities, in accordance with applicable legislation.

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5. Categories of personal data processed

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Depending on the nature of the relationship and the services provided, BfB may process the following categories of personal data:

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Identification and contact details

First name, surname, job title, company name, postal address, email address, telephone number and other professional contact details.

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Contractual data

Personal data collected in connection with the conclusion, performance and management of contractual relationships.

This includes information relating to the relevant contracts, their performance and administration, the associated rights and obligations, and communications and exchanges relating to the contractual relationship.

BfB primarily enters into contracts with clients, business partners and service providers.

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Professional and economic data

Information relating to the professional activities, organisational structure and economic circumstances of the individuals or entities concerned.

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Financial, accounting and tax data

Financial, tax, accounting and administrative information required to perform engagements entrusted to BfB, particularly in connection with audit, accounting, tax advisory, valuation and advisory services.

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Communication data

Information contained in communications by email, telephone, post or through the website's contact forms.

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Technical and website usage data

Data collected when using the website, such as IP addresses, connection logs, access dates and times, browser types, operating systems and similar information, particularly for security and website improvement purposes.

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6. Purposes of processing

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Personal data is processed in particular to:

• Communicate with you and respond to your enquiries.

• Provide the professional services requested.

• Manage contractual and pre-contractual relationships.

• Carry out administrative, organisational and internal management activities.

• Comply with applicable legal, regulatory and professional obligations, particularly in relation to audit, taxation, compliance and the prevention of abuse.

• Ensure the security, stability and improvement of the website and IT systems.

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7. Legal bases for processing

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Personal data processing is based, in particular, on:

• Your consent, where required.

• The performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.

• Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

• BfB's legitimate interests in conducting its professional activities, ensuring the security of its systems and managing its business relationships.​

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8. Data recipients and processors

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Personal data may be disclosed to:

• Technical, IT or organisational service providers acting as data processors on behalf of BfB.

• Professional partners where necessary for the performance of an engagement.

• Competent authorities where required by law or an official decision.

These recipients are subject to contractual or legal obligations relating to confidentiality and data protection.

Personal data is neither sold nor used for commercial purposes unrelated to BfB's services.

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9. International data transfers

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As a general rule, personal data is processed in Switzerland or within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Should personal data be transferred to a country that does not provide an adequate level of data protection, BfB will implement appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable legislation.

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10. Cookies and similar technologies

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BfB's website uses cookies and similar technologies necessary for its operation, security and improvement.

These technologies are used, in particular, to:

• Ensure the stability and security of the website.

• Analyse website usage for statistical purposes.

• Improve the user experience.

You can configure your browser to refuse or delete cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may limit some website features.

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11. Data retention

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Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations, particularly those relating to the retention of accounting and professional records.

Once the applicable retention periods have expired, the data is deleted or anonymised.

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12. Data security

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BfB implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security proportionate to the risks, particularly to protect personal data against:

• Unauthorised access.

• Disclosure.

• Loss.

• Alteration.

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13. Rights of data subjects

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Subject to the limitations provided for under applicable legislation, you may have the following rights:

• The right to access your personal data.

• The right to rectify inaccurate data.

• The right to request the deletion of your data.

• The right to restrict processing.

• The right to object to processing.

• The right to data portability, where applicable.

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14. Complaints and supervisory authorities

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If you believe that the processing of your personal data breaches applicable legislation, you may lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, including the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).

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15. Updates to this statement

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This data protection statement may be amended at any time to reflect legal, technical or organisational developments.

The version published on the website shall prevail.

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16. Contact – Data Protection

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For any questions relating to data protection or to exercise your rights, please contact: dpo@bfbge.ch