Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026 · According to Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG)

1. Data Controller

Responsible for data processing on this website:

Humanistic School Switzerland Association
Sempacherstrasse 19, 6003 Lucerne, Switzerland
Email: [email protected]

2. Data Collection and Processing

We only collect personal data to the extent necessary to provide our services:

  • Name and email address upon registration
  • Payment data (processed by Stripe, not stored by us)
  • Course progress and order history
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type) for security purposes
  • Newsletter subscription data (only with explicit consent)

3. Cookies & Tracking

Technically necessary cookies (no consent required):

  • Session cookie: For authentication and session management
  • Shopping cart cookie: Temporarily stores your cart
  • Language setting: Stores your chosen language (localStorage)

Optional analytics cookies (only with your consent):

  • Anonymised usage statistics to improve the website

4. Payment Processing (Stripe)

Payments are processed via Stripe Inc., PCI-DSS Level 1 certified. We do not store credit card data on our servers.

Stripe Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy

5. Social Media (Instagram)

Our website contains links to the Instagram profile @humanistischeschule. No data is automatically transferred to Instagram. Only when you actively click the link will you be directed to Instagram's platform, subject to Meta's privacy policy.

6. Your Rights (DSG)

You have the right to: access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing.

Contact: [email protected]