Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Swiss Aerospace Ventures GmbH (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the Space Readiness platform (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy informs you about our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our Service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information in accordance with Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FADP) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you use our Service, we may collect the following personal information:

• Name and email address (when you create an account)
• Company information and venture details
• Documents and files you upload to the platform
• Communication data when you contact us

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of the Service:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our Service
• Referral source and navigation patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service
• To process and analyze your venture documents using AI technology
• To generate readiness assessments and recommendations
• To communicate with you about the Service
• To improve our Service and develop new features
• To ensure the security and integrity of our platform

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Contract Performance: To provide the services you have requested
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our Service and ensure security
• Consent: When you explicitly consent to specific processing activities

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• With trusted service providers who assist in operating our Service (under strict confidentiality agreements)

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection practices

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Service. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Switzerland. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: