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Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY (DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION)

Effective Date: January 2026

1. Overview & Commitment Bryce SA ("we", "us", "Company") takes the protection of your personal data seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, and safeguard data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) and, where applicable to our international counterparties, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller The entity responsible for data processing on this website and in our operations is:

Bryce SA Bahnhofstrasse 29, 6300 Zug, Switzerland For Privacy Inquiries please contact us using the relevant contact page at this website.

3. Scope of Data Collection We operate strictly as a Business-to-Business (B2B) commodity trading entity. We minimize data collection to what is necessary for commercial operations and technical website security.

  • Website Usage Data (Log Files): When you visit www.bryce.ch, our hosting provider automatically logs technical data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and timestamp. This data is used solely for security purposes and system stability.

  • Direct Communication: If you contact us via email or our contact form, we store the data you provide (Name, Email, Message) solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

  • Commercial Data: Personal data related to our business partners (e.g., contact details of logistics officers, brokers, or bank representatives) is processed exclusively for the execution of contracts, compliance (KYC/AML), and logistics coordination.

4. Purpose of Processing We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: To execute trading, shipping, and logistical operations.

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with Swiss banking regulations, trade compliance, and retention laws (e.g., Code of Obligations).

  • Legitimate Interest: To ensure the security of our IT infrastructure and maintain business communications.

5. International Data Transfers As a global trading house, Bryce SA operates across borders. Data may be transferred to counterparties, banks, or agents in countries outside of Switzerland (e.g., Brazil, UAE, Turkey).

  • We ensure that such transfers are necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g., issuing a Bill of Lading).

  • For transfers to countries without an adequate data protection rating by the Swiss FDPIC, we rely on standard exceptions for contract performance or utilize standard contractual clauses where applicable.

6. Cookies & Tracking

  • Essential Cookies: Our website uses technical cookies required for the site to function securely.

  • No Ad Tracking: We do not use third-party advertising trackers or sell user data to marketing agencies.

7. Data Security We employ robust technical and organizational measures (TOMs), including SSL encryption (HTTPS), to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or manipulation.

8. Your Rights Under the Swiss nFADP, you have the right to:

  • Request information about your personal data stored by us.

  • Request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to statutory retention periods, e.g., 10 years for accounting records).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address listed in Section 2.

9. Updates to this Policy We reserve the right to update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version published on this website is valid.

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