This Data Privacy Statement explains how Axcura collects, processes, uses, and protects personal data in connection with its business activities, website, and contractual relationships.

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1. General Information

Axcura AG, Switzerland (“Axcura”, “we”, “us”) takes the protection of personal data seriously and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, in particular the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Contractual Applicability
This Data Privacy Statement forms an integral part of Axcura AG’s contractual framework, including but not limited to:

• the General Terms and Conditions of Purchase (GTCP) for suppliers and service providers, and

• the General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery (GTCS) for customers.

By entering into a contractual relationship with Axcura, the counterparty acknowledges and accepts the applicability of this Data Privacy Statement.

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2. Data Controller

The data controller within the meaning of applicable data protection laws is:

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Axcura AG
Switzerland
Email: contact@axcura.com
Website: www.axcura.com

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3. Categories of Personal Data

Axcura may process the following categories of personal data:

• Identification data (e.g. name, job title, company name)

• Contact data (e.g. email address, phone number, business address)

• Contractual and transactional data (e.g. purchase orders, invoices, payment details)

• Communication data (e.g. emails, correspondence, meeting notes)

• Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type, access logs when using the website)

• Compliance and regulatory data (e.g. audit participation, qualification documents)

• Vendor and supplier qualification data (e.g. contact persons, quality representatives, audit participants, certifications, onboarding questionnaires)

Axcura does not intentionally process sensitive personal data unless legally required.

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4. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Conducting and managing business relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners

• Contract initiation, execution, and administration

• Compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations

• Quality management, audits, and regulatory interactions

• Communication, inquiries, and customer support

• Website operation, security, and improvement

• Risk management, fraud prevention, and compliance monitoring

This includes data processing necessary for supplier qualification, onboarding, audits, quality assurance, compliance assessments, and contractual enforcement under GTCP and GTCS.

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5. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures

• Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations

• Legitimate interests of Axcura (e.g. business operations, IT security, compliance)

• Consent of the data subject, where required

For suppliers and customers, data processing is primarily based on contractual necessity and legal or regulatory obligations. Consent is obtained only where legally required.

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6. Data Disclosure and Recipients

Axcura may disclose personal data to:

• Employees and authorized representatives of Axcura

• Contracted service providers (e.g. IT, logistics, finance, legal, auditors)

• Business partners, customers, or suppliers were required for contract performance

• Authorities, courts, or regulators where legally required

All recipients are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

Personal data of suppliers, customers, and their representatives may be shared with third parties involved in the performance of contracts (e.g. logistics partners, laboratories, auditors, IT providers), strictly on a need-to-know basis and subject to confidentiality obligations.

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7. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be transferred to recipients outside Switzerland or the EU where necessary for business operations.

In such cases, Axcura ensures an adequate level of data protection through:

• Adequacy decisions

• Standard contractual clauses

• Other legally permitted safeguards

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8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. Once retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

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9. Data Security

Axcura implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse. These measures include access controls, IT security protocols, and internal policies.

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10. Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects have the right, subject to applicable law, to:

• Request access to their personal data

• Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion of personal data

• Request restriction of processing

• Object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

• Request data portability where applicable

Requests may be submitted to Axcura using the contact details above. 

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​The exercise of data subject rights shall not affect Axcura’s statutory retention obligations or contractual documentation requirements under applicable law.

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11. Cookies and Website Use

Axcura’s website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure functionality, security, and user experience.

Users may restrict or disable cookies via browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

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12. Third-Party Websites

Axcura’s website may contain links to third-party websites. Axcura is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.

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13. Changes to This Privacy Statement

Axcura reserves the right to amend this Data Privacy Statement at any time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. The current version is published on Axcura’s website.

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14. Contact

For questions regarding data protection or this Data Privacy Statement, please contact:

 

Axcura AG
Email: contact@axcura.com