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Cold Email in Switzerland
Switzerland offers a wealthy, sophisticated B2B market with its own data protection framework (DSG/LPD). The multicultural business environment requires attention to language and regional preferences.
Email Regulations
DSG/LPD (Swiss Data Protection Act)
Swiss national data protection law, similar to but separate from GDPR. Revised version effective September 2023.
Key Requirements:
- -Lawful basis for data processing
- -Transparent privacy information
- -Data subject rights respected
- -Opt-out mechanism required
- -Data transfers outside Switzerland regulated
Best Send Times
Timezone: CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Best Hours: 9-11 AM and 2-4 PM CET
Best Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Key Industries
Financial Services
Pharmaceuticals
Watch/Luxury
Technology
Medtech
Trading
Professional Services
Business Culture Tips
- -Precision and quality are highly valued
- -Multilingual - German, French, Italian depending on region
- -Conservative and formal business culture
- -Privacy is highly valued
- -Punctuality and reliability are essential
Common Decision Maker Titles
Geschaeftsfuehrer
Direktor
Leiter
Manager
Chef
Partner
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Getting Started
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