Privacy & Cookies

Last updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit this website or contact me. I comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described below.

2. Data Controller

Silvia Foglia
Business and Career Coach
Stargarderstrasse 74
10437 Berlin, Germany
Email: fogliasil@gmail.com

3. Personal Data I Collect

I collect personal information only when it is necessary to provide my services or improve your experience on this website.
This may include:

Contact form submissions: your name, email address, and message when you contact me through the form.
Bookings via Google Calendar: your name, email address, and meeting details when you schedule a session.
Technical data: such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools).

No sensitive personal data is collected, and your information is never sold or shared for marketing purposes.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

I process your personal data to:

Respond to your messages or inquiries.
Schedule and manage meetings.
Maintain and improve the website’s performance and security.

The legal basis for this processing is:

Article 6(1)(b) GDPR: performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps.
Article 6(1)(f) GDPR: legitimate interest in ensuring proper communication and service delivery.

5. Data Retention

I keep your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
Messages and booking details are deleted periodically once no longer needed.

6. Third-Party Services

To deliver my services, I use trusted third-party providers who may process limited personal data on my behalf:

Google Calendar (Google Ireland Limited) – for scheduling appointments.
Website hosting provider – for technical operation and security of the website.
Analytics tools (if enabled) – to understand website performance through aggregated and anonymous data.

These providers comply with GDPR requirements and may transfer data to secure servers within or outside the EU under appropriate safeguards.

7. Your Rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Request correction or deletion.
Restrict or object to processing.
Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing).

To exercise these rights, please contact me at: fogliasil@gmail.com

8. Data Security

I use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.

9. Cookies

This website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and improve your browsing experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences or recognize your browser.

Types of Cookies Used

Essential cookies: necessary for the website to function correctly.
Analytics cookies: used to collect anonymous statistics about how visitors use the site (if analytics are activated).

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.

For more details on how Google handles data, visit:
👉 https://policies.google.com/privacy

10. Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in data protection law or how I operate my website. The latest version will always be available on this page.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or your personal data, please contact: fogliasil@gmail.com