Legal Notice
General Information
Owner of this website: ALPHOM SA
Date of registration in the commercial register: May 6, 2009
Federal Number: CH-645.4.103.924-7 | IDE: CHE-114.854.552
Company's registered address: 53 Avenue de la Gare, 2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Persons authorized to sign:
- Mr. Luc Prem Jalais, Managing Partner
- Dr. Marielle Carsignol, Partner
Photo credits: iStock – Getty Images – Shutterstock – 123RF
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Web Host
The website www.alphom.swiss is hosted by:
Infomaniak Network SA
25 Rue Eugène-Marziano
1227 Les Acacias, Geneva
Switzerland
www.infomaniak.com
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Terms of Use
ALPHOM SA takes the utmost care in creating, updating, and verifying the information published on this website. However, ALPHOM SA does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content provided.
The information on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer, recommendation, advice, or contractual commitment on the part of ALPHOM SA.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, ALPHOM SA disclaims all liability for any direct or indirect damages resulting from access to the website, its use, its temporary or permanent unavailability, or reliance on the information published on it.
This website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. ALPHOM SA has no control over their content and assumes no responsibility for the information, products, or services offered on those sites.
ALPHOM SA reserves the right to modify, add to, or remove all or part of the website's content at any time and without notice.
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Intellectual Property
All elements comprising the website operated by ALPHOM SA, accessible notably at www.alphom.swiss, including, in particular, text, photographs, images, illustrations, videos, graphics, logos, trademarks, names, documents, databases, as well as any other content or visual, audio, or technical element, is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark law, and other intellectual property rights.
Unless otherwise specified, ALPHOM SA owns or holds the necessary rights to use all content and elements on the website.
Any reproduction, display, distribution, publication, transmission, adaptation, modification, translation, extraction, reuse, exploitation, or use, in any form and by any means, of all or part of the website or its content, without the prior written authorization of ALPHOM SA, is strictly prohibited.
The trademarks, logos, company names, and other distinctive symbols appearing on the website are protected. Their use, reproduction, or exploitation in any form whatsoever without the prior written authorization of their owner is prohibited.
Any infringement of the intellectual property rights of ALPHOM SA or third parties may result in civil and/or criminal liability for the infringer in accordance with Swiss law.
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Privacy Policy
ALPHOM SA places particular importance on protecting privacy and on the responsible processing of personal data entrusted to it in connection with its recruitment, assessment, consulting, and executive search activities.
The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform website users, applicants, clients, partners, and any other affected individuals about how ALPHOM SA collects, processes, stores, and protects personal data in accordance with applicable legal provisions, in particular the Federal Data Protection Act (FDPA).
Data Controller
The controller of personal data is:
ALPHOM SA
Avenue de la Gare 53, 2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Email: contact@alphom.swiss
Personal Data Collected
As part of its business activities, ALPHOM SA may collect and process the following categories of data:
- Identification and contact information (last name, first name, address, phone number, email address);
- Professional information (job title, employer, work history, education, skills, references, certifications, and other information included in a resume or application);
- Data provided in the course of professional interactions, interviews, or initial contact;
- Information regarding recruitment, assessment, or consulting engagements;
- Technical data related to the use of the website, including IP addresses, connection data, and browsing information.
Purposes of Data Processing
Personal data is collected and processed, in particular, for the following purposes:
- Carrying out recruitment, assessment, or consulting assignments;
- Identifying, evaluating, and presenting candidates to clients;
- Managing relationships with candidates, clients, partners, and suppliers;
- Organizing interviews and selection processes;
- Administrative, contractual, and commercial management;
- Compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements;
- Securing and improving the website and the services it offers.
Processing of Candidate Data
As part of its recruitment and executive search activities, ALPHOM SA may create and maintain applicant files containing information regarding candidates’ professional backgrounds, skills, experience, qualifications, and career aspirations.
This information is used exclusively for the purposes of identification, evaluation, and presentation in connection with career opportunities that may match the candidate’s profile.
No personally identifiable information is disclosed to a client without the prior consent of the candidate in question.
Data Disclosure
Personal data is disclosed only to individuals or entities that have a legitimate need for it in connection with ALPHOM SA’s activities.
In particular, they may be transmitted:
- To ALPHOM SA’s clients in connection with a recruitment or consulting engagement;
- To service providers and subcontractors working on IT, administrative, or operational projects;
- To the relevant authorities when required by law.
ALPHOM SA ensures that its partners and service providers provide appropriate safeguards regarding data protection.
Data Retention
Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or for as long as required by applicable legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations.
Data that is no longer needed is deleted or anonymized within a reasonable timeframe.
Data Security
ALPHOM SA implements appropriate technical, organizational, and administrative measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, alteration, or disclosure.
Cookies and Browsing Data
The website may use cookies or similar technologies to ensure it functions properly, improve the user experience, and generate usage statistics.
Users can configure their browser at any time to limit or block the use of cookies.
Rights of Data Subjects
Subject to applicable legal provisions, every data subject has, in particular, the right to:
- To obtain information about the data concerning her;
- To access their personal data;
- To request that they be corrected or updated;
- To request their removal when the legal requirements are met.
Any inquiries regarding data protection may be directed to ALPHOM SA at the contact information listed above.
Changes
ALPHOM SA reserves the right to modify this privacy policy at any time to reflect changes in laws, regulations, technology, or its business operations.
The current version is the one published on this website.
Applicable Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by Swiss law.
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Cookie Policy
This policy explains how ALPHOM SA uses cookies and similar technologies on its website, which is accessible at www.alphom.swiss, among other addresses.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on the user’s device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when visiting a website. Among other things, it helps recognize a device, remember certain preferences, and improve the browsing experience.
Use of Cookies
ALPHOM SA may use cookies for the following purposes:
- Ensure the smooth operation and security of the site;
- Remember certain browsing preferences;
- Measure website traffic and analyze site usage;
- Improve performance and the user experience;
- Compile anonymized traffic statistics.
The cookies used do not allow us to identify you directly, unless you voluntarily provide personal information through the forms on the website.
Types of Cookies Used
The website may use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the technical functioning of the website and cannot be disabled.
- Analytical or statistical cookies: These cookies help measure the website’s traffic, understand how it is used, and improve its content and features.
- Third-party cookies: Certain content or features may be provided by external service providers (such as analytics tools, mapping tools, or embedded content). These providers may set their own cookies in accordance with their respective policies.
Cookie Management
When you visit the site for the first time, an information banner will allow you to accept, reject, or customize the use of certain cookies.
You can also configure your web browser to block or delete all or some cookies. However, refusing certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of some features on the site.
Shelf Life
Cookies are stored for a limited period of time in accordance with their purpose and the settings defined by ALPHOM SA or its technical service providers.
Changes
ALPHOM SA reserves the right to modify this cookie policy at any time to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or technology.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding the use of cookies or the processing of your personal data, you can contact ALPHOM SA using the contact information provided in the website’s legal notice.
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Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These legal notices, as well as all relationships arising from the use of the website, are governed by Swiss law.
Unless otherwise required by mandatory legal provisions, the courts of the Canton of Neuchâtel shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any dispute arising in connection with this website.