Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

Nicole Hertel (“I”, “me”, or “my”) is based in Switzerland and is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit this website or contact me regarding a project.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect the following information when you use this website or get in touch:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any information you choose to share via contact forms or email

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information (via analytics and cookies)

Sensitive personal data is not intentionally collected.

2. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used solely to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate about potential or ongoing projects

  • Provide services you have requested

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Meet legal, administrative, or accounting obligations where required

Your personal data is never sold, rented, or shared for marketing purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Processing is based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent

  • The necessity to respond to an inquiry or provide services

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate interests related to operating this website and business

4. Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Squarespace analytics or Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

5. Data Storage & Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are in place to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Your data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements.

6. Third-Party Services

This website is hosted by Squarespace, which may process personal data on my behalf in accordance with its own privacy policies.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from this site.

7. Your Rights

Under Swiss data protection law and, where applicable, GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to or restrict processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the information below.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:

Nicole Hertel
Email: info@nicolehertel.com

9. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.