Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Global Trust Agriculture SA ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects personal data in connection with the WeNeed™ brand and website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Swiss data protection regulations.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:

Global Trust Agriculture SA
Via Crocicchio Cortogna, 6
6900 Lugano (TI)
Switzerland
VAT: CHE-180.318.024

For any questions related to this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, you may contact us through the contact details provided on this website.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the personal data that is strictly necessary to operate our website and services.

This may include:

  • Email address (for newsletter subscriptions or communications)
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information
  • Usage data related to interaction with the website
  • Any information voluntarily provided through forms or direct contact

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required and lawfully permitted.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage newsletter subscriptions
  • To communicate updates, product information, and brand-related content
  • To respond to inquiries and requests
  • To improve website functionality, performance, and user experience
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • To protect the rights, property, and security of the Company and the WeNeed™ brand

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling with legal or significant effects.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • User consent
  • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests pursued by the Company, including brand protection, security, and service improvement

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

5. 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.

Newsletter subscription data is retained until the user unsubscribes.
Technical and usage data may be retained for security, analytics, and legal purposes for limited periods.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data.

Personal data may be shared only with:

  • Trusted service providers acting as data processors (e.g. email delivery, hosting services)
  • Authorities or third parties when required by law or to protect legal rights
  • Partners strictly necessary for website operation, under confidentiality obligations

All third parties are required to process data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

7. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be processed or stored outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area only where adequate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience.

Users may control or disable cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

Where required by law, consent for non-essential cookies is obtained through appropriate mechanisms.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no system can guarantee absolute security. Users acknowledge that data transmission over the internet involves inherent risks.

10. User Rights

Depending on applicable law, users may have the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority

Requests may be submitted using the contact details available on this website.

11. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

12. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes will become effective upon publication on this page. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Trademark and Brand Protection

WeNeed™ is a trademark owned by Global Trust Agriculture SA.
Unauthorized use of the WeNeed™ name, branding, content, or visual identity is strictly prohibited.