Privacy policy.

Introduction

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how Elevating Leadership Blomerus (“we”, “us”, or “our”), based in Switzerland, collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data obtained through our website www.friedrichblomerus.com (the “Website”) and in the course of providing our services.

This Policy is designed to help you understand what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights under the revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our Website and services, you acknowledge the terms of this Policy.

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number, job title, company)

  • Information submitted through contact forms or email

  • Assessment-related data (e.g. 360 feedback, Hogan assessments, Strengths Profile results)

  • Coaching notes or session summaries (as mutually agreed)

  • Website usage data via cookies and tracking technologies

How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide leadership development, executive coaching and assessment services

  • To communicate with you about our services or your enquiry

  • To deliver and manage personalised leadership journeys, including ElevatingLeadership 360™, the 5D Development Framework™, the 5R Behaviour Change Process™, and the 5D Leadership Journey™

  • To analyse website usage and improve user experience

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of your data is based on one or more of the following:

  • Your explicit consent

  • The need to perform a contract or take steps at your request before entering into a contract

  • Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services

  • Compliance with a legal obligation

Who We Share Data With

We only share data with trusted third parties as necessary to provide our services. This may include:

  • Assessment providers (e.g. Hogan, Strengths Profile)

  • IT and analytics service providers (e.g. Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insight Tag)

  • Legal and financial advisors

These third parties process your data only under our instruction and in compliance with data protection law.

International Transfers

Where data is transferred outside Switzerland or the EU/EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place in line with FADP and GDPR, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Typically, coaching notes and assessment records are retained for up to 24 months unless agreed otherwise.

Your Rights

Under the FADP and GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or unnecessary data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • Object to or restrict certain processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please email info@friedrichblomerus.com.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and monitor traffic. These may involve third-party tools. For full details, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the date of revision clearly marked. Continued use of our Website indicates your acceptance of any updates.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Elevating Leadership Blomerus

Email: info@friedrichblomerus.com

Website: www.friedrichblomerus.com

Registered in Switzerland