Data Privacy

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revDSG) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable, is:

Corinne Stebler
Email: c.stebler@hotmail.com

2. Scope of Application

This Privacy Policy applies to the processing of personal data in connection with consulting services, coaching services, workshops, and the use of this website.

As services are offered to clients in Switzerland and the European Union, the processing of personal data may be subject to both Swiss data protection law (revDSG) and the GDPR.

3. Categories of Personal Data Processed

The following categories of personal data may be processed:

  • Identification and contact details (e.g. name, email address, telephone number, company affiliation)

  • Content of inquiries submitted via contact form or email

  • Contract-related data

  • Billing and payment information

  • Newsletter subscription data

  • Technical website usage data (e.g. IP address, browser type, date and time of access)

Coaching-Specific Data

In the context of coaching services, additional personal data may be processed, including:

  • Personal development goals

  • Professional or life situation information

  • Reflections shared during coaching sessions

  • Coaching notes documented digitally

Where such information qualifies as sensitive personal data (under revDSG) or special categories of personal data (under Art. 9 GDPR), it is processed only if voluntarily provided and based on explicit consent or contractual necessity.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Preparing and performing consulting and coaching services

  • Managing client relationships

  • Contract administration and invoicing

  • Sending newsletters (based on consent)

  • Operating and securing the website

Where GDPR applies, processing is based on:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests (e.g. business operations, website security)

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent (e.g. newsletter subscription)

  • Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR – explicit consent for processing special categories of personal data in coaching

Under Swiss law, processing is carried out in accordance with the revDSG.

5. Storage and Confidentiality of Coaching Notes

Coaching notes and related documentation are stored digitally using secure systems.

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and protection against unauthorized access.

Coaching content is treated as strictly confidential and is not shared with third parties unless required by law or explicitly agreed.

6. Use of Third-Party Service Providers

6.1 Zoom

Online sessions may be conducted via Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (USA). Personal data such as name, email address, and communication content may be processed.

Where required, appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

6.2 Squarespace

This website is hosted by Squarespace (Squarespace Ireland Ltd., Ireland and Squarespace Inc., USA). Squarespace processes technical data to ensure website functionality and security.

Squarespace may also be used for newsletter management.

7. Data Transfers Abroad

Where personal data is transferred outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area (EEA), appropriate safeguards are implemented, including:

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses

  • Adequacy decisions by competent authorities

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by legal retention obligations (e.g. accounting regulations).

Coaching documentation is retained only for as long as necessary to provide services and ensure professional documentation standards.

9. Rights of Data Subjects

Under applicable law, data subjects have the right to:

  • Access personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Request erasure (subject to legal obligations)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (if GDPR applies)

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided above.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal or service-related changes. The version published on this website applies.