Last Updated: March, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to SHAMANIC COUNSELING. Your privacy is important to me, and I am committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit my website shamanic-counseling.ch.

I comply with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applicable to visitors from the European Union.

2. Data Collected

Personal Data You Provide: I only collect personal data when you actively provide it via the contact form. The information collected includes: Name (as provided by you). Email address (for communication purposes). I do not collect any sensitive personal data, financial information, or tracking data beyond what is necessary for basic website functionality.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

The data you provide is used solely for the following purposes: To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you. To provide information about shamanic counseling services upon request. Your data will not be used for marketing purposes, shared with third parties, or sold under any circumstances.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR (Article 6) and FADP, the legal basis for collecting and processing your personal data is: Your Consent – By submitting the contact form, you consent to the use of your information for communication purposes. Legitimate Interest – Responding to inquiries from individuals who actively contact me. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting me at: contact@shamanic-counseling.ch

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely and only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of communication. Emails are stored in a secure email system and deleted upon request.
This website is hosted on Squarespace, which adheres to GDPR-compliant data security standards. I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure of your personal data.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & Swiss FADP)

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
Request access to the personal data I hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information.
Request deletion ("right to be forgotten") of your data.
Withdraw consent to processing at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact me at: contact@shamanic-counseling.ch

7. Third-Party Services & Data Transfers

Squarespace – This website operates on Squarespace, which may process data in accordance with their Privacy Policy. Email Provider – Your messages are received via Swizzonic AG, which adheres to data security regulations. No data is transferred outside Switzerland or the EU unless required by Squarespace’s hosting infrastructure.

8. Cookies & Tracking

This website uses cookies to enhance functionality and improve user experience. Upon visiting the site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can: Accept all cookies, Manage your preferences, Decline non-essential cookies.

Types of Cookies Used:

Essential Cookies – Necessary for website functionality (cannot be disabled).
Functional Cookies – Enhance website performance and user experience.
Analytics Cookies (if applicable) – Provide anonymized data on website traffic.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences: You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on this website. For more details, please refer to the Squarespace Cookie Policy.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
contact@shamanic-counseling.ch

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date.