1. Introduction
At LexInn Sàrl, PO Box, 1110 Morges 1, Switzerland (we, LexInn), we accept the importance of privacy and transparency in our processing of the personal data of our clients, their representatives, third parties directly or indirectly involved in the legal matters in which we act and visitors to https://lexinn.ch (Data).
2. Responsible for processing the Data
LexInn is responsible for processing the Data. We will generally act as data controller. However, in certain circumstances, we may also act as data processor for a client in connection with the provision of our professional services, in which case our client will be the data controller. This privacy policy does not address how our clients use the Data. Please contact them directly for any inquiry relating to their use of the Data. You may address any enquirers regarding LexInn’s use of the Data as data controller by post (LexInn Sàrl, PO Box, 1110 Morges 1, Switzerland) or by email ().
3. Types of Data Processed
LexInn processes Data required for the purposes set out in this privacy policy. Subject to compliance with legal requirements and to the extent necessary for the performance of our legal services, we may process so-called sensitive data, such as health-related data or data on administrative or criminal proceedings and sanctions. We will only do so to the extent strictly necessary for the relevant purposes listed in the description of our processing activities. We may obtain the Data from you directly, from persons or entities with whom we interact as part of our legal services, from public or commercial registries and other publicly available sources, the press, websites and social media.
4. Processing and security of the Data
LexInn processes the Data in accordance with Swiss data protection laws, using IT tools, for the relevant purposes listed in the description of our processing activities. For processing activities related to our website, please refer to the legal notice of the website https://lexinn.ch. LexInn maintains appropriate physical, technical and organizational safeguards to protect the Data, and may use electronic signatures and encryption for its electronic communications. However, as a reminder, no system is completely secure, and we do not and cannot guarantee the security, integrity or confidentiality of any electronic communication or other electronic data processing, even if it is encrypted or otherwise appropriately secured.
5. Sharing the Data
We share with our clients such information, including Data, which is required for the performance of our contractual duties towards them. In addition, we may share the Data with third parties to provide services to our clients, subject to our engagement terms, or when we have a legal obligation or legitimate interest to do so. Finally, we may transfer the Data to service providers selected by us, who act as processors to fulfil the purposes described in the description of our processing activities, insofar as they need to do so to carry out the instructions we have given them (e.g. IT system providers, cloud and database service providers).
6. Data location
We store the Data on servers located in Switzerland or in the European Union (EU). In view of the disclosure of the Data as provided herein, we draw the attention to the fact that the Data may nevertheless be accessible elsewhere. Several of our service providers are located in the United States from where some of the Data may be accessible. If the Data is transferred or becomes accessible outside Switzerland or the EU, we will ensure that such access complies with Swiss data protection laws and we will put in place appropriate safeguards (for example by relying on the standard clauses adopted by the European Commission) or rely on legal exceptions such as consent, the performance of contracts, the establishment, exercise or enforcement of legal claims, overriding public interests or published personal data.
7. Your rights
Within the limits and under the conditions laid down by Swiss data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- to access and obtain a copy of the Data as processed by us;
- to request their corrections or updates;
- to request their deletion;
- to withdraw your consent where we base the processing of the Data on your consent (without such withdrawal affecting the lawfulness of the prior processing).
The foregoing does not limit any other rights you may have under applicable data protection legislation in certain circumstances, such as the rights to request restrictions on the processing of the Data, to object to certain types of processing or to request portability of the Data.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at by e-mail ().
Please note that we will have to refuse, restrict or defer your request whenever we are legally obliged to do so. For example, as part of our business as a law firm, we may not be able to give you access to the Data if it forms part of a document covered by solicitor-client privilege. Furthermore, we may not be able to delete the Data if we still need it to establish, exercise or defend a legal claim. In addition to the rights described above, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent authority if you are dissatisfied with the way we process the Data. We encourage you to contact us first as we may be able to respond to your request directly.
8. Updates
This document is subject to amendments. The current version published on the Website is authoritative. Any amendments or additions to the processing of Data relating specifically to you will be communicated to you in the manner in which we normally communicate with you.
Last update: 15 January 2025