Privacy Policy

This privacy statement was last updated on 31 October 2024 (“Privacy Policy”).

TF Cargoes SA (“we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with this Privacy Policy, which follows along from the privacy legislation in Switzerland. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal data when you visit our website (https://tfcargoes.com/), apply for a job with us, interact with us through our online medians, or engage with us for the potential or actual use of our services.

We recommend that you carefully read this statement.  We have visitors and clients who communicate in many languages, but this Privacy Policy is only provided in English to avoid any confusion.  This version shall always be deemed to be the applicable version, and you may access it at any time on our website.  If you choose to translate this Privacy Policy, it is this version which shall prevail.

If you have any questions or want to know exactly what data we keep of you, please contact us at [email protected].

In compliance with the applicable privacy legislation in Switzerland, and in our processing of data, we comply with the established requirements. That means, among other things, that:

• we clearly state the purposes for which we process personal data. We do this by means of this Privacy Policy;
• we aim to limit our collection of personal data to only the personal data required for legitimate purposes;
• we first request your explicit consent to process your personal data in cases requiring your consent;
• we take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data and also require this from parties that process personal data on our behalf; and
• we respect your right to access your personal data or have it corrected or deleted, at your request.

In this privacy statement, we explain what we do with the data we obtain about you.  We operate on a business-to-business (B2B) basis and therefore collect limited personal data.  We do not collect any data that is categorized as “sensitive data” by the applicable privacy legislation in Switzerland unless we become compelled by law or order.

1. Our Contact Details

TF Cargoes SA
86 – Rue du Rhône,
1204 Geneva,
Switzerland

2. Purpose and Legal Basis For Processing

Via our website, the personal data that we may collect could include:

• Website Interactions: Information related to your website visits, including cookies, IP address, and usage data.
• Job Applications: Information submitted in relation to job applications, such as your contact details, CV, and qualifications.
• Contact Requests: Information submitted through our contact forms or other communications for inquiries or requests to be contacted.

Your personal data that is processed via our website will be processed solely for the specific purposes for which it was provided, including:

• Job Applications: To assess and manage job applications and communicate with candidates.
• Contact Requests: To respond to inquiries or requests for information or services.
• Website Functionality: To enable the functionality of our website and improve user experience.

If we collect any personal data through the performance of our services, it is done for the purpose of carrying out KYC, AML, and sanctions requirements, as well as to carry out our services pursuant to our contractual requirements and internal policies, in other words, as part of a contractual requirement or in compliance with legal obligations.

3. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the intended purpose for which it was collected, or for the duration required by applicable legal or contractual obligations. Afterward, the data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

4. Data Residency and Cross-Border Data Transfers

We make a concerted effort to store all the data that we process within Switzerland. If personal data is transferred to recipients outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place. Cross-border data transfers are managed according to the applicable privacy legislation in Switzerland.

5. Recipients of Personal Data and Categories of Data Recipients

We do not share personal data with third parties except when necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, when required by law, or with the consent of the individual. Data transfers may include disclosures to:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in our operations and agree to maintain confidentiality and comply with the same applicable data protection laws.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose data to the authorities if legally required, to comply with legal processes, or to protect our rights.
  
  

6. Cookies and Website Usage

Our website may use cookies and other technologies such as web beacons, tags, and pixels.  These technologies can help us to better understand user behavior, including for security and fraud prevention purposes, tell us which parts of the websites people have visited, and facilitate and measure the effectiveness of portions of our website.  This is intended to enhance the user’s experience and provide essential functionality. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You may manage cookie settings in your browser to limit or disable cookie storage.

7. Data Subject Rights

Under the applicable privacy legislation in Switzerland, qualifying data subjects have the following rights regarding personal data:

• The Right to Information: a data subject may request information from us to ascertain whether their personal data is being processed, in line with the requirements set out by the applicable legislation.
• The Right to Data Portability: a data subject may request us to deliver their personal data that has been disclosed to us, in a conventional electronic format, if the requirements of the applicable legislation are met, and subject to the legislative limitations provided.
• The Right to Rectification: a data subject may request that incorrect personal data be corrected, subject to the legislative limitations provided.
• The Right to Deletion or Prohibition on Processing and Disclosure: a data subject may request the deletion or destruction, prohibition of processing or disclosure to third parties in relation to their personal data, subject to the legislative limitations provided.
  
  

8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal or regulatory requirements or our data practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.  The date on which the Privacy Policy was last updated will always be reflected at the outset of the policy.

9. Data Subject Requests

Any requests related to your personal data that you have pursuant to the applicable data protection law can be made to [email protected].