Privacy
Last updated: 2/25/25
1. Introduction
SWORD ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. It also explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how you can exercise them.
2. Company Information
SWORD is a company registered in France, with its registered office at 85 rue Myrha, 75018, Paris. The company registration number (SIREN) is 889423794, and we operate in compliance with the data protection laws of the European Union. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at edgar.meier@swordagency.com.
3. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identity Data (e.g., name, surname, username)
- Contact Data (e.g., email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Technical Data (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage Data (e.g., information about how you use our website)
- Marketing and Communication Data (e.g., preferences for receiving communications from us)
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data in the following ways:
- Direct interactions (e.g., when you fill out a form, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us)
- Automated technologies (e.g., cookies, server logs, analytics tools)
- Third parties or publicly available sources
5. Purpose of Processing Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website
- To manage your inquiries and respond to your requests
- To send marketing communications (only if you have given consent)
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
- Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
- Compliance with a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)
- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
7. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
- Service providers and business partners who assist us in running our website
- Legal authorities, if required by law
- Third-party analytics and advertising services (only with your consent)
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights:
- Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions)
- Right to Restrict Processing – Request limitation of data processing
- Right to Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to another service provider
- Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing
- Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us at edgar.meier@swordagency.com.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
11. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.