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. Hogan Assessments, Leadership Circle Profile, Strengths Profile)
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 assessment, diagnostic, development, executive advisory and coaching, progress tracking and reporting services
To deliver and manage our services, including Elevating Leadership™, Leadership Impact Profile™, IMPACT Framework™, 1:1 Advisory Partnership
To communicate with you about our services, your enquiry, and general correspondence
To send leadership insights, newsletters, and service updates, after you have opted to receive these
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:
Form/scorecard assessment technology providers (e.g. ScoreApp)
Assessment providers (e.g. Hogan Assessments, Leadership Circle Profile, Cappfinity)
IT and analytics service providers (e.g. Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insight Tag)
Website usage and data analysis (e.g. Squarespace)
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 fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Assessment records, diagnostic reports, personalised action/development plans, client session notes, and enquiry information are typically retained for up to 24 months unless agreed otherwise.
Where you opt in to receive email updates, we retain your contact details and consent record until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent. We may retain a limited record afterwards to ensure your preference is respected.
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.
Cookie Policy
Introduction
We use cookies on our website www.friedrichblomerus.com (the “Website”) for identification, analysis, and service improvement purposes. By using the Website, you consent to the storing and accessing of cookies and pixels on your device in accordance with this Cookie Policy, the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the ePrivacy Directive, where applicable.
This Cookie Policy is intended to inform you how Elevating Leadership Blomerus (“we”, “us”, or “our”), based in Switzerland, uses cookies and similar technologies, and to help you make informed decisions when using our Website. Please also read our Privacy Policy.
Cookies and similar technologies are very small text documents or pieces of code, which often include an anonymous unique identifier. When you visit our Website, your device may be asked for permission to store and retrieve files from it. These technologies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, browsing behaviour, and pages visited.
We use cookies across the Website to support the delivery and protection of our intellectual property, including Elevating Leadership™, Leadership Impact Profile™, IMPACT Framework™, 1:1 Advisory Partnership.
You Consent To Us Using Cookies
By continuing to use our Website, you are deemed to consent to our use of the cookies described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not consent, you can manage your cookie preferences as described below.
You Can Block Cookies
You can block or manage the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings or by using the cookie preferences banner provided on our Website. This allows you to opt in or out of non-essential cookies.
What Happens When You Block Cookies
Blocking certain cookies may impact the functionality and performance of our Website. Some parts of the Website may not work correctly if cookies are disabled, particularly features that require login, form submissions, or behavioural personalisation.
What We Do With Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to enable you to use features of our Website, such as secure login and account management. Without these cookies, services you request may not be provided.
Session Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember your actions during a browsing session and expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain session integrity and user experience.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, including which pages are visited most often. We use this data, including data from tools like Google Analytics, to improve our content and the structure of our Website. Data collected is aggregated and anonymous.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics and LinkedIn Insight Tag, which may set their own cookies. These cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of those third-party providers and may involve international data transfers. We do not control these cookies.
Applicable Law
This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of Switzerland, particularly the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP). Where applicable, it is also compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive concerning cookies and tracking technologies used to target EU-based visitors.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy or Cookie Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:
Elevating Leadership Blomerus
Email: info@friedrichblomerus.com
Website: www.friedrichblomerus.com
Registered in Switzerland, operating globally.
This policy was updated on 19 August 2026.