Compliance with current data protection laws is very important to us, and your trust is valuable. This privacy policy applies to all business areas of Iris Hergesell Coaching, Consulting & Academy, c/o Frey Services, Eggstrasse 14f, 8134 Adliswil, Switzerland.

We appreciate your interest in our website. The trust of all visitors, the security of your data, and the protection of your privacy are of central importance to us. Therefore, your personal data is handled in accordance with the applicable legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

Personal data refers to information that can be used to identify you. Typical personal data includes, among others:

• Name and surname
• Address
• Telephone number
• IP address
• Cookies
• Email address

Data Processing when Visiting Our Website

When you visit and use our website or explicitly submit information to us, we process the data that is automatically transmitted with each request from your browser (see the section “Log Data”). If you voluntarily provide us with personal data, its processing is exclusively purpose-bound to your request or the respective order.

Please note that data transmission over the Internet can never be completely protected from third-party access.

Below, we explain in detail what data we process, when, and for what purpose. We also describe how our services work and how your personal data is protected.

Name and Address of the Data Controller

The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

Iris Hergesell Coaching, Consulting & Academy
c/o Frey Services
Eggstrasse 14f
8134 Adliswil, Switzerland
Email: See legal notice

The data controller is the natural or legal person who determines, alone or jointly with others, the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We may only process personal data of website visitors if one of the following legal bases applies:

• Consent: If we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
• Contract fulfillment: If processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with the data subject, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR applies. This also includes pre-contractual measures.
• Legal obligations: If processing is required to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject, Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
• Vital interests: If processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person, Art. 6(1)(d) GDPR applies.
• Legitimate interests: If processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of our company or a third party and these interests are not overridden by the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

Data Deletion and Retention Period

Personal data is deleted as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply.

Storage may continue if required by European or national laws or other regulations to which the data controller is subject.

Data is also blocked or deleted if a legally prescribed retention period expires, unless further storage is necessary for contract fulfillment.

Contacting Us

When you contact us (e.g., via contact form, email, phone, or social media), your details are processed to handle your inquiry in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measure).

We delete inquiries when they are no longer necessary, reviewing their necessity every two years. Legal retention obligations apply.

Log Data

The website provider automatically collects “log data” in server log files. These include:

• Date and time of request
• Internet address (URL) requested
• Previously visited URL (referrer)
• Browser and language
• Operating system
• IP address and hostname
• Access status / HTTP status code
• Amount of data transferred

These data are automatically transmitted and cannot be directly linked to an individual.

Legal Basis: The processing of this data is based on our legitimate interest in securing and optimizing our website according to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Log data is used for security purposes and technical process optimization. No data is shared with third parties, except in the case of law enforcement requests.

Data is deleted when no longer required or after the legally prescribed retention period.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request free information about your stored personal data
• Request correction, restriction, or deletion of your data
• Data portability
• Lodge a complaint with the data protection authority

Right to Object
You may object to the processing of your personal data at any time, as per Art. 21 GDPR.

Right to Access Information
For inquiries about data collection, processing, or use, please contact us at:
irisreni@protonmail.com

SSL/TLS Encryption

For security reasons, our website uses SSL/TLS encryption. This ensures that transmitted data is protected and cannot be read by third parties. You can recognize an active encryption by the URL changing from „http://“ to „https://“ and the appearance of a lock symbol in the browser.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media). When following these links, cookies may be set beyond our control. We assume no liability and refer you to the respective privacy policies.

Web Hosting via IONOS SE

Our website is hosted by IONOS SE (Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany). We have signed a data processing agreement in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

For more information, see:
IONOS Privacy Policy

Google Web Fonts

We use Google Web Fonts, which are loaded locally. No personal data is transmitted to third parties.

ActiveCampaign Forms

We use ActiveCampaign (ActiveCampaign LLC, Chicago, USA) to offer downloadable materials.

• Your registration with a valid email address and explicit consent is required.
• A double opt-in process ensures that email addresses are not misused.
• If confirmation is not received, data is deleted within 7 days.

ActiveCampaign may transfer data to the USA, which is considered an insecure third country. Standard contractual clauses (SCC) apply:
More information

CopeCart

We use CopeCart GmbH (Berlin, Germany) for digital product sales. Clicking on product links redirects to CopeCart, which is responsible for processing buyer data.

See CopeCart’s Privacy Policy.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience.

• Essential cookies: Required for website functionality (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
• Third-party cookies: Used for analytics or marketing (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Some providers, particularly in the USA, may process data outside of the EU, where an inadequate level of data protection applies.

Disabling Cookies

Please note that certain cookies are set as soon as you visit our website.

You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and decide individually whether to accept them, or you can exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases—particularly third-party cookies—or generally.

If you do not accept cookies, the functionality of our website may be limited.

Borlabs Cookie

This website uses Borlabs Cookie, which sets a technically necessary cookie (borlabsCookie) to store your cookie consent.

Borlabs Cookie does not process any personal data.

The borlabs-cookie stores your consents given when entering the website. If you wish to revoke these consents, simply delete the cookie in your browser. When you revisit or reload the website, you will be asked again for your cookie consent.

Cookie Settings (Borlabs)

Button text:
Consent History (Borlabs)

Your consent history:

If you have any inquiries, please contact us, providing the UID.

Cookie List (Borlabs)

We use the following cookies:

Essential

Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper functioning of the website.

Borlabs Cookie

• Name: Borlabs Cookie
• Provider: Owner of this website, Imprint
• Purpose: Stores visitor preferences selected in the Borlabs Cookie Box.
• Cookie Name: borlabs-cookie
• Cookie Duration: 1 year

Statistics

Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This data helps us understand how visitors use our website.

Marketing

Marketing cookies are used by third parties or publishers to display personalized advertisements. They track visitors across websites.

Facebook Pixel

• Name: Facebook Pixel
• Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
• Purpose: Facebook cookie used for website analytics, ad targeting, and ad measurement.
• Privacy Policy: Facebook Cookie Policy
• Cookie Names: _fbp, act, c_user, datr, fr, m_pixel_ration, pl, presence, sb, spin, wd, xs
• Cookie Duration: Session / 1 year

Calendly

• Name: Calendly
• Provider: Calendly LLC, Atlanta, GA 30363, USA
• Purpose: Unlocks Calendly content.
• Privacy Policy: Calendly Privacy Policy

External Media

Content from video and social media platforms is blocked by default. If cookies from external media are accepted, access to this content no longer requires manual consent.

Facebook

• Name: Facebook
• Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
• Purpose: Used to unlock Facebook content.
• Privacy Policy: Facebook Privacy Policy
• Host(s): .facebook.com

Vimeo

• Name: Vimeo
• Provider: Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA
• Purpose: Used to unlock Vimeo content.
• Privacy Policy: Vimeo Privacy Policy
• Host(s): player.vimeo.com
• Cookie Name: vuid
• Cookie Duration: 2 years

YouTube

• Name: YouTube
• Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
• Purpose: Used to unlock YouTube content.
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
• Host(s): google.com
• Cookie Name: NID
• Cookie Duration: 6 months

Appointment Scheduling via Calendly

To offer you the modern service of simplified online appointment booking, we use the services of Calendly LLC, BB&T Tower, 271 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363, USA (hereinafter referred to as „Calendly“).

When using Calendly, browser-specific data and your IP address are transmitted to Calendly.

By clicking the „Book Appointment“ button, your personal data such as name, email address, and other information provided by you will also be transmitted to Calendly.

We have no knowledge of further data processing or storage duration.

We note that this data may be transferred to the USA and processed by US authorities. The USA is currently considered an unsafe third country with inadequate data protection.

Currently, no adequacy decision under Art. 45 GDPR exists.

However, Calendly has committed to complying with Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) for the transfer of personal data to third countries as per Directive 2016/679.

For your data protection, we have concluded a data processing agreement with Calendly in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

You are not required to use this service for appointment scheduling. If you prefer not to, please use one of the alternative contact options provided.

More information:

• Calendly Privacy Policy
• Calendly GDPR FAQs

Legal Basis:
Your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Zoom

For online meetings, webinars, and video conferences, we use the services of Zoom Video Communications, Inc., 55 Almaden Blvd, Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95113, USA.

We note that data may be transferred to the USA and processed by US authorities. The USA is considered an unsafe third country with inadequate data protection.

Currently, no adequacy decision under Art. 45 GDPR exists.

However, Zoom has committed to complying with Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).

More information:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses
• Zoom Privacy and Security
• Zoom Privacy Policy
• Zoom GDPR

Legal Basis:

• Your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
• Your explicit consent under Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR

Facebook Pixel and Facebook Custom Audiences

Our website uses Facebook Pixel (Meta Pixel) for analysis and optimization.

Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland

More details:

• Facebook Privacy Policy
• Facebook Pixel Information
• Ad Settings

Legal Basis:

• Your explicit consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
• Your explicit consent under Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR

(Last updated: March 17, 2025)