At The Halfway Living, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care, discretion, and transparency. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
1. Who We Are
The Halfway Living is a concierge and lifestyle company registered in Lachen, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. We act as the data controller for personal data collected through our website and services.
2. What We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
• Identity Data: Name, nationality, date of birth
• Contact Details: Email address, phone number, billing address
• Booking Information: Travel dates, destinations, preferences, relocation details, concierge service requests
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device data, and cookies (see section 9)
• Correspondence: Any messages, inquiries, or information shared through our contact forms or email
3. Purpose of Processing
Your personal data is used solely for legitimate and clearly defined purposes, including:
• Processing and managing bookings, travel arrangements, and concierge services
• Communicating with you regarding your requests or itinerary
• Sending relevant updates or offers (only with your consent)
• Maintaining internal records and operational efficiency
• Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
4. Legal Grounds
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
• Consent, when you opt in to marketing or specific services
• Contractual necessity, to fulfil a booking or service request
• Legal obligation, to comply with Swiss or international laws
• Legitimate interest, such as improving service quality and ensuring security
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it only with:
• Authorised service providers assisting with travel logistics, payment processing, or technical support
• Government authorities, if legally required to do so
• Internal staff, bound by confidentiality, and only as needed to fulfil our services
All third-party partners are subject to strict data protection obligations.
6. International Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside Switzerland or the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions are in place.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or to meet legal and regulatory retention requirements.
We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or to meet legal and regulatory retention requirements.
8. Your Rights
Under applicable law, you may request:
• Access to your personal data
• Rectification of incorrect or incomplete data
• Deletion of your data (where applicable)
• Restriction or objection to processing
• Withdrawal of consent at any time
• Data portability (if applicable under GDPR)
To exercise these rights, contact: info@thehalfwayliving.com
9. Cookies
We use cookies to ensure website functionality, analyse performance, and enhance user experience. You may control or disable cookies via your browser settings.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party platforms or tools. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external services you interact with.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary. Any revisions will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
