Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Welcome to Astra Trade GmbH (“Astra Trade,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (www.astra-trade.com) or engage with our services.

2. Who We Are

While we are based in Switzerland, some data processing activities may occur in the United Kingdom, reflecting where our hosting provider and some operational functions are located.

3. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Site, as well as any related online or offline interactions with Astra Trade. By using our Site or providing us with personal information, you consent to the practices described herein.

4. Compliance With Applicable Laws
Astra Trade GmbH is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and, where applicable, the UK’s data protection legislation (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).

5. Information We Collect

• Information You Provide Voluntarily:

  • Contact Details: Such as your name, email address, telephone number, and company name when you fill out our contact forms or request information about our services.

  • Business Information: Details related to your company, your role, and any transaction-specific data required for our services.

  • Communications: Any information you provide to us when communicating via email, phone, or other channels.

• Information Collected Automatically:

  • Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with the Site, including IP addresses, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on each page, through cookies and similar technologies.

  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Our Site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

6. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:

• Provide Services: Facilitate global sourcing, deal facilitation, due diligence, and other services offered by Astra Trade.

• Communicate With You: Respond to inquiries, send updates, and share information about our services.

• Improve Our Offerings: Analyze usage patterns, improve site functionality, and enhance user experience.

• Legal Compliance & Security: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests, and protect against fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liabilities.

7. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data on several legal bases:

• Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill a contract or provide services you have requested.

• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, secure our Site, and engage in lawful business practices.

• Consent: When you have given consent for a specific purpose, such as subscribing to a newsletter.

• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

8. Data Sharing & Transfers
We may share your personal data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors and partners who assist in website hosting, IT support, data analysis, or other business operations. Some of these providers may be located in the UK or other jurisdictions offering adequate data protection standards or subject to appropriate safeguards.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

• Legal or Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or legal process to disclose your information.

9. International Data Transfers
As a Swiss-based company with some data processing in the UK, your personal information may be transferred and stored outside of Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. Afterward, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

11. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

• Restriction: Ask us to limit how we process your data.

• Objection: Object to our processing of your data, including for direct marketing.

• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

• Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 14. We will respond to legitimate requests within the timeframes required by law.

12. Security Measures
We employ reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, alteration, or disclosure. However, no transmission of data over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.

13. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us.