Your Privacy Matters
Last updated : 06.07.2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit or interact with the website www.ericabrancalion.com or use our coaching services, in accordance with:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – applicable to residents of the European Union
- The Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) – applicable to Swiss residents
- Applicable U.S. privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other state-level protections
By using this website and submitting your personal data, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Data Controller
Name: Erica Brancalion
Business Name: Erica Brancalion – Professional Coach
Location: Switzerland
Email: coaching@ericabrancalion.com
Website: www.ericabrancalion.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect the minimum data needed to operate this website and offer professional coaching services.
This may include:
- Identification and contact data: name, email address, phone (if provided)
- Booking details: dates, times, and preferences via Calendly
- Messages: data shared via contact form or email
- Coaching session notes (confidential, used only with your consent)
- Comment data on blog posts (if you leave a comment)
- Newsletter information (in future): name and email address
We do not collect sensitive data such as health or financial details unless voluntarily provided with consent.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data when you:
- Submit a form on the website
- Book a session via Calendly
- Send an email or engage in a coaching session
- Subscribe to a newsletter (future)
- Comment on blog posts
We do not use cookies or tracking tools such as Google Analytics at this time.
4. Why and How We Use Your Data
Your personal data is used to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Schedule and deliver coaching sessions
- Maintain a coaching relationship
- Send newsletters or updates (with prior consent)
- Fulfill legal, ethical, or administrative obligations
Legal Bases for Processing:
- GDPR (Art. 6): consent, performance of a contract, legal obligation, or legitimate interest
- Swiss nFADP: consent or legal necessity
- U.S. residents: data is only processed with clear consent and never sold or shared for marketing purposes unless explicitly requested
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA (see Section 8).
5. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data Location |
|---|---|---|
| Calendly | Session scheduling | USA (Standard Clauses in place) |
| Google Workspace / Gmail | Communication & storage | EU / Switzerland |
| Zoom / Google Meet / Teams | Video conferencing | EU / Switzerland |
| WordPress | Website hosting & forms | EU or GDPR-compliant hosting provider |
| (Future) Email provider | Newsletter delivery | To be confirmed |
All vendors are bound by Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) or equivalent safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses or Adequacy Decisions).
6. Cookies
This website may use essential cookies that are necessary for its functionality (e.g., for security, page navigation, or form submissions). These cookies do not require user consent.
We do not currently use tracking or analytics cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and implement a cookie banner requesting your consent.
7. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, social media posts, booking widgets). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor had visited that other website directly.
These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content — especially if you have an account and are logged in to those services.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those platforms (e.g., YouTube, Calendly, Instagram, etc.) to understand how your data is handled on their end.
8. Where Your Data Is Stored
We store and process personal data securely in: United States (only when using platforms like Calendly or Zoom, with adequate protections), Switzerland and European Union
9. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the service requested
- Maintain records as required by law (e.g. tax records for 10 years in Switzerland)
- Uphold ethical standards (e.g. ICF coaching recordkeeping)
You may request deletion at any time, unless retention is legally required.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Under GDPR (EU) and Swiss nFADP:
- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Under CCPA (California, USA):
- Know what personal data is being collected
- Access or request deletion of your data
- Opt out of data sale (not applicable here – no data is sold)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
To exercise any of these rights, email: coaching@ericabrancalion.com
11. Security Measures
We apply appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data, including:
- Secure encrypted email (Google Workspace)
- Access controls on confidential files
- Trusted third-party services with privacy protection measures
12. Children’s Privacy
This website and service are not intended for minors under the age of 16. No knowingly collected data from children will be processed or stored.
13. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. You will always find the latest version on this page. Last updated: 06 July 2025
14. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out:
Erica Brancalion – Professional Coach
coaching@ericabrancalion.com
Based in Switzerland
www.ericabrancalion.com