General Information

Protecting your personal data is important to me. I treat your data confidentially and in accordance with Swiss data protection laws (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This privacy policy informs you about what data is collected when you visit this website, why and on what legal basis it is collected, how long it is stored, and what rights you have. You can use this website fully without providing any personal data. If you use the contact form, we only collect the details you actively enter.

Hosting – Squarespace

This website is powered by Squarespace (Squarespace Inc., 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, USA). Squarespace provides the technical platform and automatically handles certain details sent by your browser, including: IP address (anonymized or full, depending on settings), date and time of your visit, pages and files you view, browser type and version, operating system, and the website you came from (referrer URL). These details are saved in server log files to keep the site secure and help spot any issues. They aren't tied to you as an individual, and I don't use them to identify you. Squarespace processes data on servers in the USA. Data transfers to the US are handled using the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and standard EU contractual clauses. Learn more here: https://www.squarespace.com/privacyLegal basis: Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f EU GDPR (legitimate interests) / Art. 31 FADP

Contact Form

This website has a contact form. If you use it, the details you enter (such as your name, email address, and message) are sent to me and saved. These details are only used to handle your request and won't be shared with anyone else without your permission. The contact form is provided by Squarespace, so the data involved is processed on Squarespace servers (see the Hosting – Squarespace section). I'll keep your request for as long as it takes to handle it, or until you ask me to delete it, as long as there are no legal rules requiring me to keep it.Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b EU GDPR (pre-contractual measures) / Art. 31 FADP

Cookies

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that your browser saves on your device. They help make certain features of the website work and let us see how it's used. You can limit or turn off cookies in your browser settings. Just keep in mind that doing this might affect how well the website works. We use the following types of cookies:Essential cookies: These cookies are needed for the website to run properly. They are set by Squarespace and cannot be turned off without affecting how the website works.Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): These cookies help us look at website stats to see how people use the site (see the Google Analytics section).Marketing cookies (Google Ads, Meta Pixel): These cookies are used to see how well our ads are working and to show you relevant content on other websites and social media (see the Google Ads and Meta Pixel sections).Functional cookies (Google Maps, Google reCAPTCHA, Calendly, Weglot): These cookies are set by embedded services (see the relevant sections). When you first visit the website, a cookie banner will pop up letting you accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie banner.Legal basis: Essential cookies: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR / Art. 31 FADP. All other cookies: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent) / Art. 31 FADP.

Google Tag Manager

This website uses Google Tag Manager (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland). Google Tag Manager is a helpful tool that lets us manage different website tags (like Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Meta Pixel) all in one place. Google Tag Manager itself doesn't use cookies or collect your personal info. However, it does trigger other tags that might collect data (check out the relevant sections in this privacy policy for more details).Data transfers to the USA: Based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and the European Commission's standard contractual clauses.Find out more: https://policies.google.com/privacyLegal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests – efficiently managing tracking tools) / Art. 31 FADP

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland). Google Analytics helps me see how people use the website so I can make it better. Google Analytics uses cookies, which make it possible to analyze how you use the site. The data collected (such as pages visited, time spent, and rough location) is sent to Google servers and stored there. Your IP address is made anonymous before it is saved (IP anonymization is turned on). The data is not used to identify you personally and is not combined with other Google data.Data transfer to the USA: Google processes data on servers in the USA. This transfer is based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and the European Commission's standard contractual clauses.Opting out: You can stop Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing this browser plugin: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptoutLearn more here: https://policies.google.com/privacyLegal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU GDPR (Consent) / Art. 31 FADP

Google Ads and Conversion Tracking

This website uses Google Ads and its conversion tracking tool (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland). Google Ads lets me show ads in Google search results and across the Google advertising network. Conversion tracking helps me see which ads lead to you getting in touch, like booking an introductory conversation. When you click one of my Google ads and then take a specific action on this website (such as booking an introductory conversation), a cookie is saved on your device. This cookie lasts for about 90 days and isn't used to identify you personally. It simply lets Google and me know that an ad led to a specific action. The data collected (like your cookie ID, how many times an ad was viewed, the time, and your approximate location) is sent to Google and processed there. Google only gives me combined statistics — no information that identifies you personally.Data transfers to the USA: Google also processes data on servers in the USA. These transfers are based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and the European Commission's standard contractual clauses.Opt-out: You can turn off personalized ads in your Google account settings: https://adssettings.google.com. You can also decline advertising cookies using the cookie banner on this website.More information: https://policies.google.com/privacyLegal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU-GDPR (consent) / Art. 31 FADP

Meta Pixel (Facebook and Instagram)

This website uses the Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland). The Meta Pixel is an analysis tool from Meta (Facebook and Instagram) that helps measure the success of ads on Facebook and Instagram and defines target audiences for future campaigns. When you visit this website, the Meta Pixel sets up a direct connection to Meta's servers. Information about your visit (such as pages visited, time, device, IP address, and interactions with the contact form or booking page) is sent to Meta. If you are logged into Facebook or Instagram, Meta can link this data to your account and use it for its own advertising purposes. Meta decides how this data is processed — I have no control over this. Meta and I share joint responsibility for collecting data via the Meta Pixel and using it for advertising. Meta is solely responsible for any further data processing on their end. You can read the joint controller agreement here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendumData transfer to the USA: Meta also processes data on servers in the USA. This transfer is based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and the European Commission's standard contractual clauses.Opt-out: You can manage how your data is used for personalized ads in your Facebook or Instagram account settings: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads. You can also decline marketing cookies via the cookie banner on this website.More information: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policyLegal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent) / Art. 31 FADP

Google Maps

This website includes maps from Google Maps (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland). This allows me to show you my location interactively. When you visit a page with an embedded map, a connection to Google's servers is made. Your IP address and information about how you use the site are sent to Google during this process. If you are logged into Google, this data will be linked directly to your Google account. If you prefer this not to happen, please log out of Google before visiting this page.Data transfer to the USA: Based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and the European Commission's standard contractual clauses. More information: https://policies.google.com/privacyLegal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU GDPR (consent) / Art. 31 DSG

Google reCAPTCHA

The contact form on this website is protected by Google reCAPTCHA (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland). reCAPTCHA detects automated requests (bots) and protects the form from spam and abuse.To do this, reCAPTCHA analyzes user behavior on the page (e.g., IP address, time spent on the page, mouse movements) and transmits this data to Google. The analysis takes place in the background.Data transfer to the U.S.:Based on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.Further information:https://policies.google.com/privacyandhttps://policies.google.com/termsRechtsgrundlage:Art. 6(1)(f) EU GDPR (legitimate interests—protection against spam and abuse) / Art. 31 DSG

Calendly (booking of introductory conversations)

This website embeds a booking tool from Calendly (Calendly LLC, 271 17th St NW, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30363, USA). Via Calendly you can book an appointment directly for a free introductory conversation. When you access a page with an embedded Calendly widget, a connection to Calendly's servers is established. When you make a booking, the data you enter (e.g. name, email address, selected appointment, optional details) is transmitted to Calendly and forwarded to me. This data is used exclusively for arranging and conducting the introductory conversation. Data transfer to the USA: Calendly processes data on servers in the USA. The transfer is based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Further information: https://calendly.com/privacy Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b EU GDPR (pre-contractual measures) / Art. 31 FADP

Weglot (Multilingual)

This website uses Weglot for automatic translation (Weglot SAS, 138 rue Pierre Joigneaux, 92270 Bois-Colombes, France). Weglot processes website content to provide it in different languages. When you open a translated page, technical connection details (such as your IP address and the URL visited) are sent to Weglot servers in the European Union. Personal data is not stored permanently. Learn more: https://www.weglot.com/privacyLegal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests – multilingual website) / Art. 31 FADP

Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

I only share your personal info with others when: You've given clear permission, there's a legal requirement to do so, it's needed to fulfill a contract, or the third-party services mentioned in this privacy policy (Squarespace, Google, Meta, Calendly, Weglot) only get the data that's technically necessary to do their job.

Data Security

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption (you can spot this by the "https://" and the lock symbol in your browser's address bar). This keeps any data you share through the website safe from prying eyes. Please keep in mind: sending data over the internet (like via email) can sometimes have security gaps. Total protection is simply not possible.

Your Rights

Under the Swiss Data Protection Act (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU GDPR, you have the following rights regarding my processing of your data:Access: You can ask me at any time what information I have saved about you.Correction: You can ask to fix incorrect or incomplete data.Deletion: You can ask for your data to be deleted, as long as I don't have a legal duty to keep it.Restriction: In certain cases, you can ask me to limit how I use your data.Data portability: You can ask to receive your data in a common, machine-readable format.Objection: You can object to the use of your data when it is based on legitimate interests.Withdrawal of consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time without giving a reason. This won't affect the lawfulness of any processing done up to that point.To exercise your rights, please reach out to: hallo@mikematter-coaching.ch.Right to complain: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC): https://www.edoeb.admin.ch

Copyright

All content, text, images, and files on this website are protected by copyright. Reproduction or use—even in part—is permitted only with the express written consent of Mike Matter Coaching.

Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to external websites. I have no control over their content or privacy practices and accept no responsibility for them. The operators of external sites are responsible for their content.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time to bring it into line with changes in legal requirements or changes to the website’s infrastructure. The current version published on the website is the one that applies. I recommend that you review this policy regularly.