Privacy Policy

Introduction

SWX Europe Limited ("SWX Europe") is registered in England No. 4199482 with the registered office at 34th Floor One Canada Square, London, E14 5AA. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of SIX Swiss Exchange.

SWX Europe is a Recognised Investment Exchange supervised by the Financial Services Authority.

This Privacy Policy covers the collection of information by SWX Europe both directly and on visiting or using www.swxeurope.com ("the website"). This policy describes how the personal information that is collected is used, safeguarded and shared, where applicable.

SWX Europe may make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and SWX Europe therefore recommends that you re-visit this page on a regular basis.

Personal data collection

SWX Europe is registered as a data controller in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 ("the Act"). In accordance with the requirements of the Act, SWX Europe ensures that data collected is relevant and not excessive and is processed fairly and lawfully.

Personal information (e.g. name, address, telephone numbers etc) is processed in accordance with the Act. All personal information is held securely and only kept for SWX Europe’s legitimate purposes and only for as long as is deemed necessary for the provision of services or products to members.

Visitors can access and browse our website without disclosing personal data to SWX Europe.

In order to fulfil regulatory responsibilities, calls to SWX Europe are recorded and retained.

Confidentiality and Security

We have implemented security policies, rules and technical measures to protect the personal data that we have under our control from:

• unauthorised access;
• improper use or disclosure;
• unauthorised modification; and
• unlawful destruction or accidental loss

SWX Europe employees, contractors or agents who have access to, and are associated with, the processing of personal data are contractually obliged to respect and protect the integrity and confidentiality of data.

SWX Europe ensures that personal data will not be disclosed to state institutions and authorities except where required to by law.

Personal information held by SWX Europe may be transferred to countries outside of the European Economic Area (Switzerland for example). SWX Europe will only do so if it is in SWX Europe’s legitimate interests and where an individual is not unduly prejudiced by such processing.

Website services and links

The website does not enable our visitors to communicate with other visitors or to post information to be accessed by others.

The website may contain links to other internet sites and resources. This privacy policy does not apply to information collected by these websites and SWX Europe recommends that you read the privacy policies and statements of such sites, if available, to learn more about their own practices.

Links to such third party websites are provided on an access basis only and you are reminded that third parties may collect personal data about their visitors. SWX Europe does not endorse any of the third party web service providers.

Collection of Information Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of information sent by a web server and stored on a users’ system. Cookies may be categorised as "session" or "persistent" cookies. Session cookies are temporary cookies that are used to maintain context and are deleted at the end of the web session in which they are created. Persistent cookies remain over time and can be used for a variety of purposes.

The website uses only session cookies. No information obtained from these cookies is kept after you close your browser.

The majority of browsers will allow you to disable and enable cookies as required. If you do not want cookies then the help information in your browser software should provide you with instruction on how to disable them. If you choose not to accept cookies you are still able to use the website.

Access to the personal data

Individuals have a right under the Act to ask whether SWX Europe is keeping personal data about them. Requests should be made in writing and sent to our registered office (address above) for the attention of the Compliance & Surveillance department. Prior to SWX Europe acknowledging a request for personal information, we will ask you for proof of identity in order to comply with the Act.

SWX Europe allows individuals to challenge the data held about them and, where appropriate, have the data rectified or amended.

Privacy Support

If you have an enquiry or concern about our privacy policy, please contact us at regulation@swx.com or alternatively write to the Compliance & Surveillance Department at our registered office marking the envelope "Private and Confidential – Privacy Policy".