Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY
RIVES GENÈVE SA
Version: 2.0
Effective date: 10 January 2026
PREAMBLE
Rives Genève SA, a company incorporated under Swiss law, with its registered office at Rue du Rhône 118, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland, hereinafter “Rives”, attaches particular importance to the protection of personal data and respect for privacy.
This privacy policy, hereinafter the “Policy”, aims to define, in a comprehensive manner, the conditions under which Rives collects, processes, stores, secures and, where applicable, discloses the personal data of users, hereinafter the “User”, in connection with the use of:
- the website accessible at www.rives.app;
- the mobile application, iOS and Android;
- all services offered by Rives, hereinafter the “Services”.
This Policy constitutes an enforceable contractual document and forms an integral part of the general terms of use of the Services.
Any use of the Services implies the User’s prior, express, free, specific, informed and unambiguous acceptance of this Policy.
ARTICLE 1 – IDENTITY OF THE DATA CONTROLLER
The data controller for personal data is:
Rives Genève SA
Rue du Rhône 118
1204 Geneva – Switzerland
Email address: info@rivesgroup.com
Rives may involve:
- affiliated entities acting as joint controllers;
- third-party service providers acting as processors.
The allocation of responsibilities may evolve and may be communicated upon request.
ARTICLE 2 – SCOPE
This Policy applies exclusively to the processing of personal data carried out by Rives or on its behalf.
It does not apply to processing carried out by third parties, including those accessible through external links.
Rives disclaims any liability for the data protection practices of such third parties.
ARTICLE 3 – CATEGORIES OF DATA PROCESSED
Rives may process the following categories of data:
3.1. Identification data
Last name, first name, email address, login credentials.
3.2. Contractual and transactional data
Rental history, payment information, billing, subscriptions.
3.3. Technical and browsing data
IP address, connection logs, device type, browser, timestamps, interactions.
3.4. Location data
Data relating to the geographical location of the User when using the Services.
3.5. Derived data
Analytics, statistics and usage profiles.
ARTICLE 4 – METHODS OF COLLECTION
Data is collected:
- directly from the User;
- automatically through the use of the Services;
- indirectly through technical service providers.
The User acknowledges that certain data is essential for the proper functioning of the Services.
ARTICLE 5 – PURPOSES OF PROCESSING
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
5.1. Performance of the Services
Account management, rental processing, payments, support.
5.2. Security and prevention
Fraud prevention, system security, incident detection.
5.3. Improvement and development
Statistical analysis, performance optimisation, development of the Services.
5.4. Legal obligations
Compliance with regulatory, tax and administrative obligations.
ARTICLE 6 – LEGAL BASES
The processing is based on the following legal grounds:
- performance of a contract;
- Rives’ legitimate interest;
- the User’s consent;
- compliance with a legal obligation.
The User acknowledges that certain processing operations are necessary for the provision of the Services.
ARTICLE 7 – MANDATORY NATURE OF DATA
Data identified as mandatory is required to access the Services.
If such data is not provided, Rives reserves the right to refuse access to the Services.
ARTICLE 8 – RECIPIENTS OF THE DATA
Personal data may be disclosed to the following categories of recipients:
8.1. Processors
Technical service providers, hosting providers, cloud computing providers, maintenance providers.
8.2. Partners
Local authorities, technical operators, suppliers.
8.3. Competent authorities
Judicial, administrative or regulatory authorities.
8.4. Structural operations
Merger, acquisition, asset transfer or restructuring.
ARTICLE 9 – INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Data may be transferred outside Switzerland or the European Union.
In such cases, Rives implements appropriate safeguards, including:
- standard contractual clauses;
- appropriate security measures.
The User acknowledges and accepts such transfers.
ARTICLE 10 – DATA RETENTION PERIOD
Data is retained for a period strictly necessary for the purposes pursued and for compliance with legal obligations.
By way of indication:
- account data: for the lifetime of the account;
- deletion: anonymisation or deletion within 30 days;
- legal obligations: retention may last up to 10 years.
ARTICLE 11 – DATA SECURITY
Rives implements appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:
- access control;
- encryption;
- enhanced authentication;
- system monitoring.
However, as no measure can guarantee absolute security, Rives shall not be held liable in the event of a security breach beyond its control.
ARTICLE 12 – COOKIES AND TRACKERS
Cookies may be used in order to:
- ensure technical operation;
- analyse the use of the Services;
- improve the user experience.
The User may configure their preferences through their browser.
ARTICLE 13 – USER RIGHTS
The User has the following rights:
- right of access;
- right to rectification;
- right to erasure;
- right to restriction of processing;
- right to object;
- right to data portability.
Any request must be sent to: info@rivesgroup.com
ARTICLE 14 – COMPLAINTS
The User has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
ARTICLE 15 – TRACEABILITY AND EVIDENCE
Technical data, activity logs and electronic records constitute admissible evidence.
ARTICLE 16 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rives disclaims any liability in the event of:
- unauthorised access;
- loss or alteration of data;
- cyberattack;
- technical failure;
- event beyond its control.
ARTICLE 17 – AMENDMENTS
Rives reserves the right to amend this Policy at any time.
Amendments shall take effect upon publication.
In the event of disagreement, the User must stop using the Services.
ARTICLE 18 – CONTACT
Any question relating to this Policy may be sent to: info@rivesgroup.com

