W&P Energy

Last updated: 13 November 2026

1. Introduction

W&P Energy (hereinafter referred to as "W&P Energy", "we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the responsible handling of personal data.

We respect the privacy of our website visitors, business partners, customers, suppliers, employees, applicants and other individuals who interact with our company.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, use, store, disclose and protect personal data when you visit our website, contact us, request information about our services, engage with our projects or otherwise interact with W&P Energy.

Our business focuses on sustainable energy systems, renewable energy, energy engineering, infrastructure development, technical consulting and integrated energy solutions. In the course of these activities, we may process personal data relating to business contacts, project representatives, suppliers, partners and other stakeholders.

We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, particularly the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), its implementing ordinances and, where applicable, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By accessing our website or communicating with us, you acknowledge the information provided in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller and Contact Information

The entity responsible for processing personal data in connection with this website and the activities described in this Privacy Policy is:

W&P Energy

[Insert confirmed full legal company name]

[Insert registered company address]

Switzerland

Email: contact@wpeng.net

Website: https://www.wpenergy.ch/

Telephone: +41 79 545 90 29

For questions regarding personal data, this Privacy Policy or the exercise of your data protection rights, please contact us using the contact details above.

Where another W&P group company independently determines the purposes and means of processing personal data, that company may act as a separate data controller. The relevant entity will be identified where appropriate.

3. Categories of Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process only personal data that is reasonably necessary for the relevant business, communication, operational or legal purposes.

Depending on how you interact with us, the categories of personal data may include:

3.1 Personal identification and contact information

• First and last name.
• Business email address.
• Telephone and mobile phone numbers.
• Business address.
• Company or organisation name.
• Professional position, department or job title.
• Other contact information voluntarily provided to us.

3.2 Business and professional information

When communicating with customers, suppliers, partners, consultants and other business stakeholders, we may process:

• Company affiliation and professional responsibilities.
• Business correspondence and communication history.
• Project-related contact information.
• Commercial enquiries and business requirements.
• Contractual and administrative information.
• Information necessary to establish or maintain business relationships.

3.3 Project-related information

In connection with our engineering and consulting activities, we may process personal data relating to project representatives, customers, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders.

Such information may include:

• Project correspondence and meeting records.
• Names and professional contact details of project participants.
• Project documentation and administrative records.
• Technical and organisational information containing personal data.
• Information relating to project coordination and implementation.

We aim to avoid collecting unnecessary personal or sensitive information through project communications.

3.4 Website usage and technical information

When you access our website, certain technical information may automatically be collected by our hosting provider or other technical service providers.

This may include:

• IP address.
• Date and time of access.
• Pages and content visited.
• Browser type and version.
• Operating system and device information.
• Referring website or URL.
• Technical request information.
• Server logs and security-related information.

This information is used primarily to operate, maintain, secure and improve the website.

3.5 Communication and enquiry information

If you contact us by email, telephone or through any contact functionality available on our website, we may process:

• Your name and contact details.
• The content of your enquiry.
• Documents or attachments you provide.
• Correspondence and responses.
• Information necessary to follow up on your request.

3.6 Recruitment and application information

If you apply for a position or express an interest in working with W&P Energy, we may process:

• Contact and identification information.
• Curriculum vitae and professional experience.
• Educational qualifications.
• Employment history.
• References and application documents.
• Information voluntarily provided during interviews or recruitment communications.

Such information is used exclusively for recruitment and related administrative purposes.

4. Purposes of Data Processing

We process personal data for legitimate and clearly defined business purposes.

These purposes include:

4.1 Website operation and maintenance

We use technical information to ensure that our website functions correctly, remains accessible and provides visitors with a reliable browsing experience.

4.2 Responding to enquiries

We process contact information and correspondence to respond to enquiries, provide requested information, arrange meetings and maintain communication with prospective customers, business partners and other interested parties.

4.3 Providing engineering and consulting services

We process relevant business and project-related information to plan, coordinate, develop and deliver our services, including:

• Energy system assessments.
• Feasibility studies and technical evaluations.
• Engineering and infrastructure consulting.
• Renewable energy and electrification projects.
• Energy storage and thermal energy solutions.
• Project planning and implementation.
• Technical coordination and project management.

4.4 Business relationship management

We process business contact information to establish, maintain and develop relationships with customers, suppliers, technology partners, consultants and other professional stakeholders.

4.5 Recruitment and personnel administration

We process applicant information to evaluate applications, conduct recruitment procedures, communicate with candidates and manage employment-related processes.

4.6 Website security and fraud prevention

We may process technical information to identify suspicious activity, prevent unauthorised access, investigate security incidents and protect the integrity of our website and IT infrastructure.

4.7 Legal and regulatory compliance

We may process and retain personal data where necessary to fulfil applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, contractual or reporting obligations.

4.8 Business development and corporate communication

We may use professional contact information to communicate relevant company updates, services, project information and business developments, where permitted by applicable law.

You may object to receiving promotional communications at any time.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Where the GDPR applies, we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have voluntarily given consent to a specific processing activity.
• Contractual necessity: Where processing is necessary to enter into or perform a contract with you.
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided that your rights and freedoms do not override those interests.
• Legal obligations: Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Under Swiss data protection law, we also ensure that processing is lawful, proportionate, transparent and limited to its intended purpose.

Where consent is required, you may withdraw it at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, performance and user experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

Depending on the technologies implemented, cookies may include:

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the technical operation, security and basic functionality of the website.

Functional cookies

These cookies may remember certain preferences or settings to improve the browsing experience.

Analytics and performance cookies

If analytics services are implemented, these cookies may help us understand how visitors interact with our website, including which pages are visited and how the website is used.

Third-party cookies

Certain embedded content or third-party services may use their own cookies or similar tracking technologies.

Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies or activating optional tracking technologies.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Further information about the specific cookies used, their providers and retention periods should be made available through our cookie settings or a dedicated cookie notice.

7. Website Hosting and Technical Service Providers

Our website relies on external technical infrastructure and service providers to ensure its availability, performance and security.

These providers may process technical information and personal data on our behalf, including IP addresses, server logs and other information generated when accessing the website.

Such providers may include:

• Website hosting and infrastructure providers.
• Content delivery network providers.
• Website development and maintenance providers.
• IT security and technical support providers.
• Email and communication service providers.

We engage service providers only where necessary for the operation of our business and website.

Where a service provider processes personal data on our behalf, we take appropriate steps to ensure that suitable contractual and technical safeguards are in place.

8. Disclosure of Personal Data to Third Parties

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

However, we may disclose personal data where necessary for legitimate business purposes, contractual performance or compliance with legal obligations.

Recipients may include:

• IT and website hosting providers.
• External technical service providers.
• Professional advisers, including legal and accounting advisers.
• Business partners and project stakeholders.
• Suppliers and subcontractors involved in project delivery.
• Recruitment service providers, where applicable.
• Government authorities, courts and regulatory bodies where legally required.

We disclose only information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

Where third parties process personal data on our behalf, we take appropriate measures to ensure that such processing complies with applicable data protection requirements.

9. International Data Transfers

W&P Energy operates in an international business environment and maintains professional relationships and project activities across different countries.

As a result, personal data may be transferred to or accessed from countries outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area.

Such transfers may occur when working with international project partners, suppliers, customers, consultants or technical service providers.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we take appropriate measures to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

Depending on the circumstances, these measures may include:

• Transfers to countries recognised as providing an adequate level of data protection.
• Standard contractual data protection clauses.
• Additional technical and organisational safeguards.
• Other transfer mechanisms permitted under applicable data protection legislation.

Where required, further information about international transfers and the safeguards applied may be requested using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to meet applicable legal, contractual and regulatory requirements.

Retention periods depend on the nature of the information and the relevant processing purpose.

In general:

• Enquiry and correspondence information is retained for the period necessary to respond to requests and manage business relationships.
• Customer and contractual information is retained for the duration of the business relationship and any applicable statutory retention period.
• Project-related information is retained for the duration necessary to manage projects, fulfil contractual obligations and address potential legal claims.
• Recruitment information is retained for the duration of the recruitment process and, where appropriate, for an additional period where permitted by law.
• Technical logs are retained for a limited period necessary for security, troubleshooting and operational purposes.
• Marketing information is retained until you withdraw consent or object to further communication, as applicable.

When personal data is no longer required, it will be deleted, anonymised or securely archived where legally necessary.

11. Data Security

We take the protection of personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures designed to protect information against:

• Unauthorised access.
• Accidental loss or destruction.
• Unauthorised disclosure.
• Unlawful alteration.
• Misuse or other forms of unauthorised processing.

Depending on the nature and sensitivity of the information, these measures may include access controls, authentication procedures, secure communication channels, backups, security monitoring and restricted access to internal systems.

Access to personal data is limited to individuals and service providers who require such access for legitimate business purposes.

Although we take reasonable precautions, no method of electronic transmission or storage can guarantee absolute security.

In the event of a data security incident, we will take appropriate steps to investigate, contain and address the incident and provide notifications where required by applicable law.

12. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on the applicable data protection legislation, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access

You may request confirmation as to whether we process personal data relating to you and obtain information about such processing.

Right to rectification

You may request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to erasure

You may request the deletion of personal data where the applicable legal requirements are met.

Right to restriction of processing

Where applicable, you may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.

Right to object

You may object to certain processing activities, particularly those based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

Right to withdraw consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

Right to data portability

Where applicable, you may request to receive personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.

Right to lodge a complaint

You may have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.

Under Swiss law, you may contact the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).

Website: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/

Where the GDPR applies, you may also contact the competent supervisory authority in your country of residence or place of work.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 2.

We may request reasonable information to verify your identity before responding to a request.

Certain rights may be subject to legal restrictions or exceptions.

13. Direct Marketing and Business Communications

As part of our business activities, we may communicate with existing and prospective customers, partners, suppliers and other professional contacts.

Such communications may relate to:

• Our engineering and consulting services.
• Sustainable energy technologies.
• Renewable energy developments.
• Company news and announcements.
• Projects, events and professional activities.
• Relevant business opportunities.

We will process personal data for direct marketing only where permitted by applicable law.

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe mechanism where available or by contacting us directly.

Opting out of marketing communications does not affect essential business correspondence, contractual communications or legally required notices.

14. External Websites and Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, organisations, partners, suppliers and other third-party resources.

These external websites operate independently from W&P Energy and may have their own privacy policies, cookies and data processing practices.

We have no control over the content, security or privacy practices of third-party websites.

We recommend reviewing the applicable privacy policies before providing personal information to external websites.

The inclusion of an external link does not necessarily imply endorsement of the relevant website or its data protection practices.

15. Social Media and External Platforms

W&P Energy may maintain a presence on external professional or social media platforms to communicate company information, share projects and engage with business communities.

If you interact with our profiles or content on such platforms, the respective platform provider may process personal data in accordance with its own privacy policy.

Depending on the platform and your settings, this may include profile information, interactions, comments, messages and technical usage information.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the relevant platforms to understand how your information is processed.

16. Personal Data Relating to Children

Our website and services are intended primarily for businesses, professionals, organisations and other adult users.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children for marketing or commercial purposes.

If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a child in circumstances where such processing is not permitted, we will take appropriate steps to address the situation.

17. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

W&P Energy does not intend to use personal data collected through this website to make decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal effects or similarly significant effects on individuals.

If this practice changes, we will provide the information required under applicable data protection legislation.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business activities, website functionality, technical infrastructure or applicable legal requirements.

The updated version will be published on this page with the corresponding revision date.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how personal data is processed and protected.

19. Contact and Data Protection Enquiries

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data processing practices or the exercise of your data protection rights, please contact us:

W&P Energy

[Insert confirmed full legal company name]

[Insert registered company address]

Switzerland

Email: contact@wpeng.net

Telephone: +41 79 545 90 29

Website: https://www.wpenergy.ch/

We will review and respond to privacy-related enquiries in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

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