Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 25 February 2026
Established: 2008
Website: MECi-Group.com
Entity: MECi Group International, a non-registered member-benefit association under Swiss law

1. Introduction

Welcome to the MECi Group International website (“Site”). MECi Group, established in 2008, is a non-registered member-benefit association operating under the laws of Switzerland (Articles 60–79 of the Swiss Civil Code). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to our Site.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site as a member of the public. It applies strictly to website visitors and does not govern the internal data processing of our members, which is covered by our Articles of Association and Member Acceptance Agreements.

Important Notice: This Site is intended solely for business professionals and persons capable of entering into binding agreements. By accessing this Site, you acknowledge that you meet this eligibility requirement.

2. Information We Collect

We adopt a data minimisation approach. We only collect information that is necessary for the operation of the Site and to respond to legitimate business inquiries.

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact Inquiries: If you use the “Contact Us” form or send an email, we collect your name, email address, organisation (if applicable), and the content of your message.
  • Membership Inquiries: If you request information about our network, we may collect your professional background to assess your eligibility for future engagement.
  • Newsletter: If you explicitly subscribe to updates, we collect your email address.

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • Log Data: Our servers automatically record technical data when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, date/time of visit, and pages viewed. This data is used for security, troubleshooting, and site analytics.
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies to ensure the Site functions correctly (e.g., session management). We do not use tracking cookies for marketing or third-party advertising.

3. How We Use Your Information

As a non-profit, non-registered association, we use your data strictly for the following operational purposes:

  • Responding to Inquiries: To answer your questions regarding MECi’s mission, structure, or membership process.
  • Site Security & Integrity: To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, spam, or malicious attacks.
  • Communication: To send you the specific information you requested or updates you subscribed to.
  • Legal Compliance: To fulfill obligations under Swiss law (e.g., record-keeping for the Executive Committee).

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal data with third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

MECi Group adheres to strict confidentiality principles. We do not disclose your personal information to third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share data with trusted technical service providers (e.g., web hosting, email delivery) who assist in operating the Site, provided they are bound by confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of MECi Group, its members, or others.
  • Commercial Referrals: If your inquiry relates to a specific commercial project, we may refer you to a separate commercial entity (e.g., a member-owned company, or third party vendor or partner) established to handle that project. In such cases, that entity’s own privacy practices will apply.

5. International Data Transfers

MECi Group operates globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own.

  • We ensure that all transfers comply with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other protocols where applicable.
  • By using this Site, you consent to the transfer of your data to these jurisdictions for the purposes outlined in this policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Inquiries: Kept for 12 months after your last interaction, unless you request deletion sooner.
  • Log Data: Retained for 6 months for security analysis and then anonymised.
  • Newsletter: Retained until you unsubscribe.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location you may have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact the Executive Committee Secretary using our contact page. We will verify your identity before fulfilling any request to ensure security.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures (including encryption and access controls) to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” at the top will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about data security, please contact us via our contact page addressing to the following:

MECi Group International
Executive Committee (Secretary)
Operational Address: Zug, Switzerland
Website: MECi-Group.com