Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

egtos is committed to protecting the privacy of all Users, including partner companies, independent consultants, and consulting firm employees. This Privacy Policy explains what personal and business data we collect, how we process and protect that data, and your rights under applicable privacy laws.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of data:

Information You Provide:

• Registration Data: Name, company name, job title, contact details, login credentials
• Profile Data: Skills, professional experience, availability, hourly/daily rates, project history
• Business Data: Company profile, services offered, human capacity listings
• Payment Information: Billing address, bank account details (processed securely via third-party providers)
• Communications: Messages sent via the Platform, project discussions, and feedback

Information We Collect Automatically:

• IP address, browser type, device information
• Platform usage activity (logins, profile views, project engagements)
• Cookies and tracking data

Information from Third Parties:

• Professional background verification from publicly available sources
• Company and consultant references from other Users

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your data for:

• Platform Functionality: Enabling networking, capacity trading, and project team formation
• User Verification: Confirming the identity and credentials of Users
• Transaction Processing: Facilitating payments, billing, and financial reporting
• Security & Compliance: Fraud prevention, legal compliance, and risk management
• Service Improvement: Analytics, feature enhancements, and user experience optimization
• Communications: Sending updates, service notices, and relevant business opportunities

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Contractual Necessity: To provide the services you've requested
• Legitimate Interest: For fraud prevention, analytics, and business development
• Legal Obligation: To comply with regulatory requirements
• Consent: For marketing communications and optional features

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

• Other Users: Profile information visible to partners in your network
• Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting providers, analytics tools
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent for optional processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@egtos.ch

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no system is 100% secure, and we encourage users to protect their login credentials and report any suspicious activity.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account closure, we may retain certain data for legal, tax, or audit purposes as required by law.

9. International Data Transfers

egtos operates in Switzerland. If you access the Platform from outside Switzerland, your data may be transferred internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: