Privacy Policy

The present privacy policy (the Privacy Policy) applies to the processing of personal data carried out by m3 Groupe Management SA, (CHE-110.058.585), located at Place de Cornavin 3, 1201 Geneva (the m3 Group or we) in relation to the websites accessible under https://m-3.group/, as well as their subdomains (the Websites).

By accessing and using the Websites, any user thereof (the User or you) expressly agrees that the m3 Group processes their personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to modify the Privacy Policy at any time and at our sole discretion, particularly for the purpose of adapting it to any new business practice, technological change, or legislative modification, in which case you will be informed by any appropriate means, including by email and/or via the Websites. If you do not accept the modifications made, you must no longer access and/or use the Websites.

Introduction

We recognize the importance of your privacy and transparency in the context of our activities involving the processing of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains (i) what personal data is collected when you access and use the Websites, (ii) how and for what purposes we process personal data, and (iii) the measures we take to protect this personal data.

How and Where Do We Collect Your Personal Data?

We collect the personal data you provide to us. We collect, directly or indirectly through our subcontractors, the personal data you provide to us during your use of the Websites, for example, when you create or manage a user account, or when you communicate in the context of your correspondence with us.

This information includes, among other things, your name, email address, company name for which you are acting, telephone numbers, references of properties related to your requests, the content of your exchanges via the Websites, as well as any other data that can be used to identify or contact you in the context of accessing and using the services we provide or any other information that we and/or subcontractors may request from you. Some information is mandatory, while others are optional.

Filling in data fields identified by an asterisk is mandatory. If you fail to respond to one or more mandatory data field(s), we will not be able to provide access to the Websites. Therefore, you will not be able to validate the relevant form and access the services of the Websites.

Failure to respond to optional data fields will not prevent access to the services of the Websites. These optional data fields can be completed at any time thereafter through the personal space to maximize the functionalities of the Websites.

Some personal data is also collected automatically. We may also collect personal data automatically – including through tools and other active elements, for example in our emails and/or those of our subcontractors, or through cookies or similar technologies – such as IP addresses or other user identification data from your electronic devices, data contained in your electronic device, your preferences, your internet browsing data, or the links you click on when interacting on the Websites.

You can set certain permissions and settings related to the automated collection of your personal data. You can set certain permissions related to the collection of your personal data, such as data contained in your electronic device, by configuring it according to its features. You can also configure certain automated collection settings in your internet browser. For more detailed information, please refer to the Cookies section below in Article 7 of the Privacy Policy.

How does the m3 Group process your personal data

We may process your personal data automatically but take appropriate security measures for this purpose.

We process your personal data in accordance with applicable law, particularly Swiss data protection law, and adopt appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal data.

Personal data processing is carried out using computers or IT tools, and in accordance with the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy. We do not make individual decisions based on automated data processing or use profiling systems via the Websites.

Processing purposes for which the m3 Group processes your personal data

We process your personal data to operate the Websites and to provide you with any related services.

Your personal data is collected and processed to operate the Websites and/or provide you with related services, or for the purpose stated at the time of collection, such as providing information and services related to the activities of our group of companies, as well as for client and user management purposes, particularly to contact you about our services and any changes to them.

We may process your personal data for internal analysis and statistics purposes, as well as to improve our services or for other legitimate reasons.

We may process your personal data, especially your usage data of the Websites, as well as any other information collected in accordance with this Privacy Policy, for internal analysis and statistics purposes, to improve the ergonomics and functionalities of the Websites, as well as in general the services provided on them.

The m3 Group may also process your personal data to comply with legal requirements.

When the m3 Group discloses your personal data to third parties

We may disclose your personal data to third parties if necessary for the operation of the Websites and services, or to comply with a legal obligation.

For example, we may communicate your personal data to our subcontractors, to the extent necessary for them to perform services related to the Websites, or to third parties who need to access data in connection with the services we provide.

We may also disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations, particularly following a request from a judicial authority or in accordance with a legal requirement.

We may exchange personal information among companies in our group for customer relationship management purposes, as well as to provide and offer you services from our affiliated companies.

The circumstances under which your personal data may be transferred abroad

Your personal data may be transferred to countries or destinations that do not provide an adequate level of protection, such as Switzerland or the European Union.

We host, store, and record your personal data on our servers in Switzerland.

In principle, we do not transfer or make your personal data accessible in other states. However, in certain circumstances, such as technical or functional reasons, or in the context of relations with our subcontractors or suppliers, your personal data may be transferred to countries that do not provide a level of protection equivalent to Switzerland and the European Union. In such cases, we will ensure, by any useful means, compliance with the obligations arising from applicable data protection regulations. By transmitting information and data to us, you expressly agree to such transfers.

Data retention period

Your personal data is not retained longer than necessary. We erase or anonymize personal data as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purposes outlined in Article 4 of this Privacy Policy. The duration of retention varies depending on the type of data concerned and the applicable legal requirements. Given the legal obligations incumbent upon us, certain information related to the contractual relationship must be retained for at least 10 years.

Our use of cookies or other analytical tools:

We use cookies, other analytical tools, and similar technologies in connection with the Websites. We use various types of cookies, other analytical tools, or similar technologies (collectively referred to as Cookies), which may process data on your electronic device and/or transfer personal data about you to m3 Group companies or third parties in an automated manner. These technologies are generally used to monitor and analyze your interactions with the Websites and/or to allow us to improve the Websites and their functionalities, including through customization based on your interactions. We may also use Cookies to measure and monitor traffic and usage of the Websites, as well as their performance. You can manage Cookies via the settings of your Internet browser and/or your electronic device. If you do not want Cookies to be stored on your electronic device, you can configure your Internet browser or electronic device to refuse and/or restrict them. However, some Cookies are essential for the operation of the Websites themselves, and their use may be affected by a total refusal of Cookies. If you do not refuse or restrict Cookies, you consent to their use and to the processing of your personal data collected through this means. For more information, you can visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org/fr/. You can also consult the help section of your Internet browser or electronic device for more specific instructions on managing Cookies.

Cookies absolutely necessary for the operation of the Websites

Necessary Cookies enable the Websites to be usable by providing basic functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The Websites cannot function properly without these Cookies.
Preference/Functional Cookies

Preference/Functional Cookies are useful for the operation of the Websites, especially for remembering your actions, etc. They allow for the retention of information that impacts the behavior or appearance of the Websites.
Marketing Cookies

Marketing Cookies are used, notably, to display ads that are relevant and attractive to you based on your preferences.
Statistical/Productivity Cookies

Statistical/Productivity Cookies, such as those related to Google Analytics, help us understand how Users interact with the Websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Your Rights Regarding the Processing of Your Personal Data by Groupe m3

You have the right to know what personal data concerning you we process and, under certain conditions, to request their erasure, correction, or updating. Subject to any mandatory legal provisions to the contrary, you have the right at any time to know whether we process personal data concerning you. You can contact us to know the content of this personal data, verify its accuracy, and, to the extent permitted by law, request that it be completed, updated, corrected, or deleted. You also have the right to request that we cease any specific processing of personal data that has been obtained or processed in violation of applicable law, and to object to any processing of personal data in case of legitimate reasons.

If you have any questions or requests related to the collection or processing of your personal data, please contact us by email at m3@m-3.com or by phone by calling 022 809 09 09.

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