November 10th, 2025
Leez SA ("Leez", "we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal data when you use our website and our SME transfer platform Leez.ch (the "Service"). It is designed to comply with the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FADP) and other applicable Swiss laws. By using Leez.ch, you accept the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
The data controller responsible for your personal data is Leez SA, c/o eFoundr SA, c/o DM Fiduciaire Sàrl, Rue des Jordils 40, 1025 St-Sulpice, Switzerland. If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, you can contact us via our contact page: https://www.leez.ch/en/contact
We only collect personal data that is necessary for us to provide our Service. This includes:
Account information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address and password. If you register an organisation or business, we also collect the organisation name, address, identification number and other related details.
User profile: Information you provide in your profile (contact details, professional information, location, interest preferences). For buyers, this includes your search criteria and sectors of interest. For sellers and partners, this includes professional and contact details.
Business listings: Content you publish on the platform, including business description, sectors of activity, location, financial data, documents and other information about the business for sale. This data is processed according to the confidentiality level you set (public, restricted or private).
Documents and confidential data: If you share documents or confidential data through confidentiality agreements (NDA), we store them securely. You control access to this information by approving or declining buyer requests.
Identity verification: If you submit identity verification (identification documents, address), we collect and store this data to validate your identity according to our compliance processes. This data is processed by third-party verification services in accordance with our data processing agreements.
Payment information: If you subscribe or publish a listing, payment details are collected through our secure payment processor, Stripe. Leez does not store your full credit card details. We keep transaction records (last card digits, payment dates and amounts) for billing history.
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, cookie identifiers, referral URLs and data about your interaction with the Service (pages viewed, features used, session duration).
Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies, web beacons and similar technologies to collect information about your interaction with our website and application.
Communications: If you contact us, we collect the information you provide (name, email, message content). If you subscribe to our newsletter, we retain your email and subscription preferences.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (health, religious beliefs, etc.). Please do not provide this type of information on the platform.
Directly from you: When signing up, creating a profile, publishing listings, uploading documents, submitting contact forms or support requests.
Through your use of the Service: Via cookies, server logs and tracking technologies when you browse and use the platform.
Third-party services: Our payment processor (Stripe) sends us payment confirmations. Identity verification services send us validation results. Analytics vendors send us usage data.
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
Contract performance: To provide the Service, manage your account and process transactions.
Legitimate interests: To improve the Service, detect fraud, maintain security and resolve disputes.
Legal obligation: To comply with Swiss law and respond to legal requests.
Consent: For marketing communications and certain cookies. You can withdraw this at any time.
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide and operate the Service (create accounts, publish listings, manage transactions).
To process payments and prevent fraud.
To verify your identity and comply with anti-money laundering requirements.
To send you service updates, support and administrative messages.
To improve the platform and personalise your experience.
To send marketing communications and newsletters (with your consent).
To analyse usage patterns and platform performance.
To protect our legal rights and ensure user safety.
Other users: Sellers' public information is visible to buyers. When buyers submit NDA requests, their name, email and location are shared with sellers. Information you mark as "restricted" is shared only with verified buyers. Information marked as "private" is shared only with buyers who have signed an NDA.
Payment processors: Stripe processes payment information. Leez does not have access to your full payment details.
Identity verification providers: Third-party services verify your identity and compliance status. We share necessary information to complete this verification.
Analytics providers: We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how the Service is used. This data is usually anonymised or pseudonymised. Please check these vendors' privacy policies.
Support and hosting providers: To operate and maintain the platform, we share necessary data with our cloud hosting and customer support providers. These providers are contractual data processors.
Legal obligations: We may disclose your data if required by Swiss law, court order or competent government authority.
Protection of rights: We may disclose data if necessary to protect our legal rights, your safety or that of other users.
Professional partners: If you select a professional partner (solicitor, accountant, consultant) through our network, you can choose to share your listing information with them. This is only done with your explicit consent.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, modification, disclosure or destruction. This includes:
SSL/TLS encryption of your data in transit.
Secure data storage on servers hosted by trusted providers.
Access controls and authentication to limit data access.
Two-factor authentication available for user accounts.
Regular backups and recovery procedures.
Data processing agreements with our providers to ensure data protection.
Despite our efforts, no system is absolutely secure. If you suspect a security breach, please report it to us immediately.
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on Leez.ch:
Essential cookies: Necessary for the platform to function (authentication, session preferences).
Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how you use the Service. You can view Google's policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Marketing cookies: We may use cookies to show you relevant adverts (if applicable and with consent).
Web beacons and pixels: Used to track conversions and improve marketing.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Refusing certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with our legal obligations:
Account data: Retained for the duration of your active account. After account closure, data is generally deleted within 90 days, unless we need to retain it for legal obligations.
Business listings: Retained while the listing is active or archived. Once deleted, data is removed within 30 days, unless legal proceedings are ongoing.
Documents and confidential data: Retained whilst you keep them on the platform. Deleted on your request or 90 days after listing deletion.
Payment data: Transaction information is retained for 7 years to comply with Swiss accounting obligations. Full credit card details are not retained by us (Stripe manages this).
Identity verification data: Retained for as long as needed for verification (usually 30 days after approval), then deleted or securely archived in accordance with legal obligations.
Access logs and technical data: Retained for 6 to 12 months, then deleted or anonymised.
Support communications: Retained for 2-3 years as a reference for your customer service record.
Under the Swiss FADP, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of access: You can request confirmation that your data is being processed and receive a copy of what we hold. We will respond within 30 days.
Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data. You can also update your information directly from your account.
Right to deletion: You can request deletion of your data, unless we have a legal obligation to retain it. You can delete your account and request associated deletion via account settings or by contacting us.
Right to data portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format (e.g. export of your listings or profile).
Right to object: You can object to certain processing, particularly for direct marketing. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter via the link in the email.
Withdrawal of consent: If we process on the basis of consent, you can withdraw it at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of previous processing.
Right to lodge a complaint: You can lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC): https://www.edoeb.admin.ch
How to exercise your rights: Contact us via our contact page (https://www.leez.ch/en/contact) stating "Privacy Request". We will verify your identity and respond as soon as possible. We do not generally charge for requests, unless they are clearly unfounded.
Your personal data may be stored and processed in Switzerland and the European Union (via our cloud service providers). Data transfers outside Switzerland are only made to countries providing adequate protection or on the basis of appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses). We comply with Swiss legal requirements regarding international data transfers.
Sellers and partners are responsible for the accuracy and legality of the business data they publish. If you publish sensitive or proprietary information, you choose the appropriate confidentiality level. You control who can see what types of information. Leez acts as a platform and is not responsible for content published by users.
Our Service is not intentionally directed at persons under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that a minor has provided information, we will take appropriate steps to delete this data and terminate their account.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practice, legal requirements or improvements to the Service. Significant changes will be communicated to you by email or a prominent notice on the website. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates recent changes. Continued use after changes means you accept them (to the extent permitted by law).
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Leez SA
c/o eFoundr SA, c/o DM Fiduciaire Sàrl
Rue des Jordils 40
1025 St-Sulpice, Switzerland
Contact page: https://www.leez.ch/en/contact
We will respond to your requests within legal timeframes. For urgent data protection complaints, you can also contact the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) directly: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch