General Data Protection Regulation

Last updated: 1st of February 2025

I, Angèle Atlan, operating under the sole proprietorship Candidate Impact, am committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in compliance with Swiss data protection regulations, including the revised Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (nLPD) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information I collect, how I use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using my website and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information I may collect.

I may collect and process the following types of personal information:

  • Contact information: this may include your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

  • Professional and Academic information: details related to your academic and employment history, job preferences, and other professional qualifications.

  • Payment information: when you make payments for my services, I may collect necessary payment-related details, such as billing addresses (I do not store credit card information, which is processed by third-party payment providers).

  • Usage data: I may collect information about how you use my website, services, and communications.

2. How I use your information.

Your personal information is used for the following purposes:

  • Providing services: to offer recruitment coaching services tailored to your needs.

  • Communication: to respond to your inquiries, send updates, and provide information about my services.

  • Payment processing: to process payments, send invoices, and manage billing.

  • Improving services: to enhance my offerings, troubleshoot issues, and analyze trends.

  • Security and Compliance: to monitor, prevent, and detect fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to my services.

3. Legal basis for processing.

I process your personal data is based on:

  • Your consent: when you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities.

  • Contractual necessity: when processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you (e.g., providing coaching services).

  • Legal obligations: when required to comply with Swiss legal or regulatory requirements.

  • Legitimate Interests: When necessary to operate, improve, and protect my business, provided that your rights do not override these interests.

4. Data sharing and disclosure.

I may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: I engage third-party providers for technical support, website hosting, and payment processing.

  • Online payment processors: Secure third-party payment processors handle online payments. I do not store credit card information on my servers.

  • Legal requirements: I may share data when required to comply with Swiss laws, regulations, or legal requests.

  • Data Transfers Abroad: If your data is transferred outside Switzerland or the EU, I ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with Swiss data protection laws.

5. Your rights.

Under Swiss data protection laws (nLPD) and, where applicable, the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access and correct your personal data.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

  • Request deletion of your personal data.

  • Object to processing in certain circumstances.

  • Request data portability where applicable.

  • Restrict processing under certain conditions.

  • Be informed about how your data is collected and used.

  • Lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or relevant EU supervisory authorities if applicable.

6. Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure storage, and restricted access to personal data. However, no security system can guarantee absolute protection.

7. Data Retention.

I retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and comply with legal obligations. If your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Data breach notification.

In the event of a significant data breach that may impact your rights and freedoms, I will notify the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) and, if necessary, affected users as required by law.

9. Updates to this Privacy Policy

I may update this policy from time to time. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top.

10. Contact me.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact:

Angèle Atlan
Candidate Impact (Sole Proprietorship)
Geneva, Switzerland
Email: aatlan@candidateimpact.com

By continuing to use my services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.