Privacy Policy

The purpose of this Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") is to inform data subjects about how we collect, store and process data (hereinafter referred to as the "Subjects").

‍1.    ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROCESSING AND PRINCIPLES.

The responsible entity for processing, B&C Real Estate , Zurich, Switzerland (hereinafter referred to as "B&C"), recognizes the importance of keeping the personal data of its customers confidential and protecting their privacy rights. Regarding its activities and the data collected by it, B&C intends to apply the most restrictive principles and standards that are identifiable with respect to the protection of personal data.
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Consequently, all personal data and information (hereinafter referred to as "Data") provided in connection with our services will be processed lawfully, fairly, transparently and confidentially by B&C.

2.    CONSENT

By contracting the services offered by B&C (hereinafter referred to as the "Services"), and in accordance with the legal provisions in force, you acknowledge and agree that, in connection with our Services, Data is or will be collected by B&C. The Data will be collected and used solely for the purposes of the Services offered by B&C or any subsequent contractual relationship with B&C.

Therefore, entering into an engagement with B&C means that you agree to the collection, processing of Data and agree to this Policy.

‍3.    LEGAL BASIS AND PURPOSES OF DATA COLLECTION AND PROCESSING

3.1 Legal Basis
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The Subject concerned acknowledges that the collection and processing of Data by B&C is necessary for the fulfilment of the mandate entrusted to B&C to which the Subject concerned is a party in connection with the Services, but also for the preservation of the legitimate interests of B&C and for the fulfilment of legal obligations incumbent upon B&C.

3.2 Purposes
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The Data is collected and processed by B&C for the following purposes (hereinafter referred to as "Purposes"):

• The opening and maintaining of the contractual relationship with the Subject or the beginning of a business relationship with B&C (hereinafter referred to as "Business Relationship"), including all formalities relating to the identification of the Subject and of any person or entity over whom the Subject or a third party provides information and / or of which B&C has knowledge in any other way in connection with the Business Relationship (hereinafter referred to as "Related person").

• Any other related services provided by B&C ' service providers and subcontractors in a Business Relationship.

• The management, administration, placement and distribution of financial or Real Estate products, including all services related to these activities.
• Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations to which B&C is subject under regulations applicable.

• Weighing interests, to protect the interests of B&C or third parties: prevention and elucidation of criminal offenses, risk management, exercise of rights and defense in litigation, consultation and exchange of information with information desks, computer security, safety of buildings and facilities.

• B&C Customer Management: B&C’s customer administration, invoicing services, marketing (newsletters, event invitations, etc.) and others.

By any other means in its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. The Subject may choose not to provide B&C with certain information, however this decision may have the effect of depriving the Subject of certain Services or features offered in connection with the Services.

4.    WHAT DATA IS COLLECTED?

4.1 Types of Data
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As part of the Services,  B&C collects the following data (contemplative, non-exhaustive list) from its counter-parties (customers, administrators of private equity vehicles, lawyers, banks, other financial intermediaries):

Identification data: personal identification data (name, surname, title, tax identification number) and structural identification data (information relating to investment entities).

Identification data issued by public authorities and other registers: identity cards, passports, certificate of incorporation, articles of association, share registers.

Location data: personal and business addresses of investment entities.

Communication and electronic identification data (personal and business): telephone number, e-mail address.

Financial data: identification number and bank account numbers, financial means / assets, financial transactions.

4.2 INFORMATION COLLECTED DIRECTLY FROM SUBJECTS

B&C collects and records all information provided to it in connection with the Services or 

4.3. INFORMATION COLLECTED FROM THIRD PARTIES- SUBCONTRACTORS.

As part of its Services, B&C may also collect data from third parties (introducer, trustees, administrators of private equity vehicles, lawyers, banks, other financial intermediaries, list of international sanctions, information available to the public (e.g. Bloomberg, World-Check, FACTIVA or LexisNexis).

Data collected from third parties is treated in the same way as Data collected directly from the Subjects (see paragraph 4.2 above).

B&C may be considered as a processor of personal data in the context of information collected from third parties, according to the applicable regulations. Should this be the case and necessary, B&C will enter into a subcontracting agreement with the third parties concerned to ensure compliance with the present Policy.