Privacy Policy

We host the contents of our website with the following provider:

Our website is hosted by Hostinger. Hostinger provides the infrastructure and hosting services necessary to operate and maintain our website. As part of providing these services, certain technical and usage information may be processed or stored through Hostinger's hosting infrastructure.

For more information about how Hostinger collects, uses, and protects personal data, please review the official Hostinger Privacy Policy

Data Protection

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data are data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, what we use it for, and how and for what purpose this processing takes place.

We point out that data transmission over the Internet, such as communication by e-mail, can have security gaps. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Note on the Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

International Spiritual Council for Transforming Humanity
Rue de la Cité 1
1204 Genève

Register Number
CH-660-7165023-8
UID:CHE-408.899.878

E-Mail: [email protected]

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data, such as names, e-mail addresses, and other personal information.

Storage Duration

Unless a more specific storage period has been stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases.

If you make a legitimate deletion request or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data, such as tax or commercial law retention periods. In the latter case, deletion will occur after these reasons cease to apply.

General Information on the Legal Basis of Data Processing on This Website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR if special categories of data pursuant to Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR are processed.

In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also based on Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your end device, such as through device fingerprinting, data processing is additionally based on § 25 para. 1 TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

If your data are necessary for contract fulfillment or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

Furthermore, we process your data if this is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. Data processing may also be based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

The specific legal basis relevant in each individual case is provided in the following sections of this privacy policy.

Recipients of Personal Data

As part of our business activities, we collaborate with various external parties. This may require the transfer of personal data to these external parties.

We only share personal data with external parties if it is necessary for contract fulfillment, if we are legally obliged to do so, such as transferring data to tax authorities, if we have a legitimate interest in the transfer pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the data transfer.

This may explicitly include service providers for software and IT solutions, including potential providers of AI-based tools for text or media processing.

When using processors, we only transfer the personal data of our customers based on a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, an agreement for joint processing is concluded.

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke consent that you have already given at any time.

The legality of the data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not use fully automated decision-making pursuant to Art. 22 GDPR or profiling that produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.

Should we employ AI-supported tools in the future, they will be used solely to assist our staff, and final decisions will always remain with a human.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

WHEN DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6 PARA. 1 LIT. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS.

THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ASSERTION, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS pursuant to ART. 21 PARA. 1 GDPR.

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA ARE PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING YOU FOR SUCH MARKETING. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING INSOFAR AS IT IS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT MARKETING.

IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES pursuant to ART. 21 PARA. 2 GDPR.

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority

In the event of violations of the GDPR, affected persons have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged violation.

The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to have data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract provided to you or a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

If you request the direct transfer of the data to another responsible party, this will only be carried out to the extent technically feasible.

Information, Correction, and Deletion

Within the scope of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to receive free information about your stored personal data, their origin and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing.

You may also have the right to request the correction or deletion of these data. For this purpose, as well as for further questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time for this purpose.

The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

• If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

• If the processing of your personal data was or is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.

• If we no longer need your personal data, but you need them for the exercise, defense, or assertion of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of processing instead of deletion.

• If you have objected pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. Until it has been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data may only be processed, apart from their storage, with your consent, for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims, for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

SSL or TLS Encryption

This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the website operator.

You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of your browser changes from http:// to https:// and by the lock symbol displayed in your browser.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Contact Form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provide there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and handling any follow-up questions. We do not pass on these data without your consent.

The processing of these data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR if your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively processing the inquiries directed to us pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR or on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if such consent has been requested. Consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies, for example, after your inquiry has been processed. Mandatory statutory provisions, especially retention periods, remain unaffected.

Inquiry by E-Mail, Phone, or Fax

If you contact us by e-mail, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data, such as your name and the content of your inquiry, will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We do not pass on these data without your consent.

The processing of these data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR if your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively processing the inquiries directed to us pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR or on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if such consent has been requested. Consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you send to us through contact inquiries will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies, for example, after your request has been processed. Mandatory statutory provisions, especially statutory retention periods, remain unaffected.

TicketTailor

We use TicketTailor to manage event registrations and ticket sales. When you purchase tickets through our website, TicketTailor collects various data, including your name, e-mail address, and payment information. These data are necessary to process your ticket purchase and communicate with you regarding the event.

The use of TicketTailor is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR for contract fulfillment and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our legitimate interest in efficient event management.

For more information about how TicketTailor handles your data, please refer to TicketTailor’s privacy policy: TicketTailor Privacy Policy.

Wistia

We embed videos on our website using Wistia. When you view a Wistia video on our website, Wistia may collect information about your interaction with the video, such as your IP address, browser type, and viewing behavior.

The use of Wistia is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our legitimate interest in providing engaging video content.

For more information about how Wistia handles your data, please refer to Wistia’s privacy policy: Wistia Privacy Policy.

HubSpot

We use HubSpot, a customer relationship management (CRM) tool, to manage customer interactions, contact forms, newsletter distribution, and marketing campaigns.

When you interact with us through forms on our website or subscribe to our newsletter, the data you provide, such as your name, e-mail address, and communication history, are stored and processed by HubSpot. This helps us respond to your inquiries, provide the requested information, and manage our marketing activities efficiently.

The use of HubSpot is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR for contract fulfillment or the implementation of pre-contractual measures, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our legitimate interest in efficient customer communication and marketing management, or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if you have provided your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time.

For more information about how HubSpot handles your data, please refer to HubSpot’s privacy policy: HubSpot Privacy Policy.

Newsletter Data

If you wish to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we require your e-mail address as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the specified e-mail address and agree to receive the newsletter. Further data are not collected or are only collected on a voluntary basis. We use these data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not pass them on to third parties. The processing of the data entered in the newsletter registration form is based solely on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke your consent to the storage of the data, the e-mail address, and their use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example, via the "unsubscribe" link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation. The data you have provided to us for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter will be stored by us or the newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and deleted from the newsletter distribution list after you unsubscribe from the newsletter. Data stored for other purposes with us remain unaffected by this. After unsubscribing from the newsletter distribution list, your e-mail address may be stored in a blacklist by us or the newsletter service provider to prevent future mailings. The data from the blacklist are only used for this purpose and not merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with the legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). The storage in the blacklist is indefinite. You can object to the storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

Video, Photo, and Audio Content

We may produce video, photo, and audio content during events, activities, or interactions for documentation and marketing purposes. By participating in our events or engaging with our services, you consent to the recording and use of such media content.

Purpose of Use

The media content produced may be used for the following purposes:

• Documenting events and activities.
• Creating marketing and promotional materials, including but not limited to our website, social media channels, newsletters, and other marketing platforms.

Sharing with Partner Organizations and External Agencies

To effectively promote our services and collaborate with our partners, we may share media content with selected partner organizations and external agencies.

These partner organizations and agencies may use the media content for their own marketing and promotional purposes, provided that such use aligns with our interests and activities.

Working with External Agencies

We collaborate with external agencies to produce, edit, and distribute video, photo, and audio content.

These agencies are contractually obligated to handle the media content in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable data protection laws. They are only permitted to use the content for the purposes specified by us and may not use it for any other purpose without our explicit consent.

Legal Basis

The processing of your personal data in the form of video, photo, and audio recordings is based on our legitimate interest in documenting and promoting our events and services pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

If you explicitly consent to the production and use of media content, the processing will be based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

Your Rights

You have the right to object to the use of your personal data in media content for marketing purposes at any time.

If you do not wish to be included in such media content, please inform us before or during the event or interaction. You may also contact us at any time to request the removal of specific media content featuring you.

Please note, however, that content that has already been published may not always be capable of being subsequently altered or completely removed, particularly where it has been shared or reproduced by third parties.

General Information

We reserve the right to use technologies supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning to optimize our internal processes, improve customer service, and create or edit content. These tools may be used for tasks such as text generation, data analysis, translation, summarization of communications, and the editing, optimization, or generation of visual and audio media, including photos and videos.

Data Processing by AI Providers

If we use such AI tools, personal data provided by you or media content containing personal data, such as photos or video recordings, may be processed by external AI service providers.

If such tools are used, we ensure that:

• We select providers that offer sufficient guarantees for the protection of your data.
• Data entered into these tools is processed according to our instructions.
• Unless explicitly stated otherwise, appropriate measures are taken to prevent your personal data or media content from being used to train the provider’s public AI models.

Legal Basis

Insofar as AI tools are used, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the efficient and error-free provision of our services, communications, and marketing materials pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

Transfer to Third Countries

Potential AI service providers may be located outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), particularly in the United States.

If data is transferred to such third countries, the transfer is safeguarded by an applicable adequacy decision, such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, or by the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with the respective providers.