Last updated: December 2025
This Privacy Policy (the "Policy") explains how Byte Capital AG (the "Company", "we", "us" or "our") collects, uses, shares, stores and protects personal data when you access or use https://www.bytecapital.ch/ (the "Website") or otherwise interact with us through channels linked to the Website.
This Policy should be read together with our Website Terms of Use and Cookies Policy (where applicable).
1. Who we are
Byte Capital AG is the controller responsible for the processing described in this Policy (unless stated otherwise). If you have questions, you can contact us at legal@bytecapital.ch.
2. What we mean by "personal data"
"Personal data" means information that identifies you or can reasonably be used to identify you, directly or indirectly (for example, your name, email address, IP address, device identifiers, or communications with us).
3. What personal data we collect
Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect the following categories of personal data:
3.1. Data you provide to us
- Contact information (e.g., name, email address, phone number, company name) when you submit a contact form, enquiry or request.
- Communications (e.g., messages, enquiries, feedback, and any information you choose to include).
- Business-related information you provide when you request information about our services (e.g., organisation name, role, jurisdiction, and high-level requirements).
3.2. Data collected automatically
- Device and usage data such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, page views, time spent, referring URLs, clickstream data, and other website interaction logs.
- Cookie and similar technology data (see Section 9).
3.3. Data from third parties
We may receive personal data from:
- Analytics and website service providers (e.g., aggregated usage insights).
- Advertising or social media platforms where you interact with our pages (subject to your settings and their policies).
- Business partners if you ask us to engage with them or if they introduce you to us (where applicable).
4. How we use your personal data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
4.1. Website operation and security
To operate, maintain, secure and improve the Website, including troubleshooting, testing, monitoring, fraud prevention, access control, and system integrity.
4.2. Responding to enquiries and requests
To respond to messages, enquiries, requests for information, and to communicate with you in connection with your interactions with us.
4.3. Business operations and relationship management
To manage relationships with prospective clients, partners and vendors, including internal recordkeeping, due diligence communications, and administrative matters.
4.4. Legal and compliance
To comply with applicable laws and regulatory obligations, to manage legal claims, to enforce our Terms of Use, and to protect our rights, users and business.
4.5. Marketing and communications (where permitted)
To send updates, newsletters, event invitations or other communications where you have requested or consented to receive them, or where permitted by law. You may opt out at any time (see Section 8).
5. Legal bases for processing
Where required under applicable data protection laws, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Consent (e.g., where you opt in to marketing).
- Contract / pre-contract steps (e.g., responding to an enquiry that may lead to a service relationship).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., operating and securing the Website, responding to enquiries, improving user experience, business communications).
- Legal obligations (e.g., compliance and recordkeeping).
- Establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
6. How we share personal data
We may share personal data only where necessary and proportionate, including with:
6.1. Service providers
Third parties that help us operate the Website and business (e.g., hosting providers, analytics providers, IT/security providers, email or CRM tools). These providers are authorised to process personal data only on our instructions and subject to confidentiality and security obligations.
6.2. Professional advisers
Lawyers, auditors, consultants and other professional advisers where required for legal, compliance or business purposes.
6.3. Authorities and enforcement
Courts, regulators, law enforcement or competent authorities where required by law or where necessary to protect rights, prevent fraud, or respond to legal claims.
6.4. Business transfers
If we undergo a corporate reorganisation, merger, acquisition, or asset sale, personal data may be disclosed to relevant parties, subject to appropriate safeguards.
We do not sell personal data.
7. International transfers
Your personal data may be processed in Switzerland and may be transferred to, stored in, or accessed from other jurisdictions (for example, where our service providers or business operations are located). Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers, such as contractual protections and security measures.
8. Your choices and rights
8.1. Marketing preferences
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link (if provided) or by contacting legal@bytecapital.ch.
8.2. Your rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Request deletion (where applicable).
- Object to certain processing.
- Request restriction of processing.
- Request portability of certain data.
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to a request.
9. Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, enhance functionality, analyse usage, and support security. For details of cookies used and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookies Policy (or cookie banner/settings where available).
10. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to meet legal, compliance, accounting and reporting requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and the purpose for which it is processed.
12. Third-party websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or security. You should review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
13. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will publish the updated version on the Website and update the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes take effect constitutes acknowledgement of the updated Policy.
14. Contact us
If you have questions about this Policy or how we process personal data, contact us at:
legal@bytecapital.ch