Privacy & Data Protection

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 2025

Culture Ripples Consulting values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, store, and use personal information when you access our website or use our consulting services.

1. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information
  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
  • Professional information such as resume details, company name, job role, or career goals
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide during consultations or communications

Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Pages visited, time spent on the website, and interaction data
  • Cookies and tracking data (see Section 7)
2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide consulting services, coaching, and related resources
  • To process payments and manage bookings
  • To communicate with you regarding services, updates, or inquiries
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To improve our website, services, and user experience
  • To send marketing communications only if you have opted in, with an easy option to unsubscribe at any time
3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

  • Consent: Where you provide personal data voluntarily (e.g., via forms, newsletters, or email).
  • Contractual necessity: To provide services you have requested.
  • Legitimate interest: To improve services, ensure security, and maintain website functionality.
  • Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who assist in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage)
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business partners only when necessary for service delivery, with appropriate safeguards

All third parties are required to comply with GDPR and maintain confidentiality.

5. Data Storage, Retention, and Security

Your personal data is stored securely on encrypted servers.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Retention Periods:

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or for legitimate business purposes. Once no longer required, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Correct any inaccuracies.
  • Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten").
  • Restrict processing in certain circumstances.
  • Object to processing for marketing or legitimate interests.
  • Data portability – receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: cultureripplesconsulting@gmail.com

7. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance website functionality and track usage.

You can manage or block cookies via your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

8. Automated Decision-Making / Profiling

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

10. Minors

Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. International Users

If you access our services from outside Germany/EU, your data may be processed on servers located in the EU or other countries.

We ensure that international transfers comply with GDPR and provide adequate safeguards.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, please contact:

Email: cultureripplesconsulting@gmail.com

Website: https://cultureripplesconsulting.com

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