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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 08 July 2025

Global Consciousness Consulting GmbH ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Who We Are

Global Consciousness Consulting GmbH
Registered in: Switzerland
Commercial Register: Aargau
Business address: Klosterhof 5a, 5626 Hermetschwil-Staffeln, Switzerland
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.drnikolasepp.com
Responsible under data protection law: Dr. Nikolas Epp (Managing Director)

2. What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected when:

You visit our website
You purchase or access products, courses, or services via platforms like Kajabi or Substack
You subscribe to our newsletter
You attend events, webinars, or coaching sessions
You communicate with us via email, contact forms, or social media

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

a) Information you provide directly:

Name, email address, billing address, phone number
Payment information (processed securely via Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
Responses in surveys, questionnaires, or feedback forms
Information shared in coaching sessions (with consent)

b) Automatically collected data:

IP address, browser type, device info
Pages visited, referral source, time and date of access
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

c) Special category data (if applicable):

If you voluntarily share sensitive personal information (e.g., mental health status, spiritual experiences), it will be treated as strictly confidential and processed only with your explicit consent.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To deliver our services and fulfill contractual obligations
To process payments and manage your account
To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
To send relevant updates, newsletters, and marketing (only if you opt-in)
To improve our services and digital products
To ensure website security and prevent misuse

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

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

Your explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)
Performance of a contract (e.g., course or coaching purchase)
Our legitimate interests (e.g., business development, analytics)
Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., tax or accounting laws)

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Enhance functionality and performance
Understand user behavior
Track conversions (e.g., via Kajabi or analytics tools)

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Continued use of our website implies consent to our cookie usage.

7. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We share your data only with trusted service providers necessary to run our business, including:

Kajabi, Inc. (online course platform)
Substack, Inc. (newsletter delivery)
Stripe, PayPal (payment processors)
Google Analytics (site usage analysis)
Zoom, TidyCal (online sessions and booking)

These providers comply with GDPR and international data protection standards. Some are based in the United States and may process data under appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. International Data Transfers

Since we operate globally, your personal data may be transferred to countries outside Switzerland or the EU/EEA. We ensure that all international transfers comply with data protection laws and are based on appropriate safeguards (e.g., adequacy decisions or SCCs).

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes outlined above
Comply with legal, tax, or regulatory requirements
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

For most client data, the retention period is 10 years (in accordance with Swiss law).

10. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR (and similar international frameworks):

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Restriction: Limit processing of your data
Data Portability: Transfer your data to another provider
Objection: Object to data processing for marketing purposes
Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting past processing)

To exercise your rights, email us at: [email protected]

11. Data Security

We implement strong technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure hosting, and restricted access protocols. However, no system can guarantee 100% security.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version is always available on our website. We will notify you of material changes via email or site banner.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Global Consciousness Consulting GmbH
Email: [email protected]