PRIVACY POLICY & COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: 16.1.2026

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Kavanders GmbH (“we”, “us”, “our”) takes the protection of personal data seriously.

We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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This website is operated by Kavanders GmbH, operating under the brand The Executive Mirror Group.

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1. Data Controller

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The data controller responsible for processing personal data is:

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Kavanders GmbH
Registered address:
Pilatusstrasse 50
6052 Hergiswil
Switzerland

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Company registration number: CH-150.4.477.265-1

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UID/MWST: CHE-376.797.935

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Contact email: hello@kavanders.com

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2. How We Collect Personal Data

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We collect personal data in the following ways:

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Directly:

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We may collect personal data directly from you when you:

• contact us via email or website forms

• provide a business card

• subscribe to communications or newsletters

• register for or attend meetings, events, or webinars

• enter into a contractual or professional relationship with us

 

Indirectly:

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We may receive personal data indirectly through:

• referrals

• professional networks

• clients or partners

• service providers supporting our operations

 

3. Categories of Personal Data Collected

 

Depending on the context, we may process the following categories of personal data:

 

Contact and Professional Information

• Name, surname

• Company name and role

• Business contact details (email, phone number, address)

• Professional background and career-related information

 

Payment and Invoicing Information

 

When registering for paid services, we may collect:

• Company name

• VAT number

• Country of registration

• Billing contact details

 

Payment processing is handled securely by third-party providers, including:

• Wix Payments

• Stripe

• Adyen

 

These providers process payment data on our behalf and are contractually restricted from using the data for other purposes.

 

We do not store full payment card details.

 

4. Information Collected Automatically

 

When you use this website, we may automatically collect technical information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Pages visited and interaction data

• Language and preference settings

 

This information is used for security, functionality, and analytical purposes.

 

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

 

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure functionality, security, and performance.

 

Types of Cookies Used

• Essential cookies
  Required for website operation and security.

• Analytics cookies
  Used to understand how visitors interact with the site and to improve usability.

• Personalisation cookies
  Store language or preference settings.

• Security and session cookies
  Used to protect the website and maintain session integrity.

• Third-party cookies
  May be placed by service providers supporting analytics or website functionality.

 

Where required, cookie usage is subject to consent. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

 

6. Google Analytics

 

We may use Google Analytics to analyse website usage and improve performance.

 

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Further information is available on Google’s website.

 

7. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

 

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Operating and maintaining the website

• Responding to enquiries and communications

• Providing professional services and delivering contractual obligations

• Managing invoicing and payments

• Sending information relevant to professional interests (where appropriate)

• Improving website performance and security

• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

 

We do not sell personal data.

 

8. Legal Basis for Processing

 

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Contractual necessity

• Consent, where required

• Legitimate interests, including operating our business and communicating with professional contacts

• Legal obligations

 

9. Data Sharing and Recipients

 

We do not share personal data except where necessary and appropriate.

Personal data may be shared with:

• Service providers supporting website operation, IT, communications, or payment processing

• Professional advisers (e.g. legal, audit, insurance)

• Authorities or regulators where legally required

 

All recipients are contractually required to protect personal data.

 

10. Data Storage and Security

 

Personal data is stored using secure hosting infrastructure provided by Wix, including data centres in the United States, Ireland, and Israel.

 

We apply appropriate technical and organisational security measures, including:

• access controls

• encryption

• firewalls

• secure transmission protocols (TLS)

 

While we take reasonable steps to protect personal data, transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

11. Data Retention

 

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:

• fulfil the purposes for which it was collected

• comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

 

Data is securely deleted or anonymised when no longer required.

 

12. Your Data Protection Rights

 

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent

• Request data portability

• Object to marketing communications

 

Requests may be submitted to: hello@kavanders.com

 

We may request verification of identity before responding.

 

13. External Links

 

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

 

14. Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The current version is always available on this website.

 

15. Contact

 

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection matters, please contact:

 

Kavanders GmbH
Pilatusstrasse 50
6052 Hergiswil
Switzerland

 

Email: hello@kavanders.com