Privacy Policy
Ethica Christian Institute
Geneva, Switzerland
Last Updated: January 5, 2026
1. Introduction
Ethica Christian Institute ("we," "our," "the Institute") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
As a Swiss non-profit organization, we comply with the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Professional information (role, organization, sector)
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Information shared during consultation calls and program enrollment
- Responses to program application questions
2.2 Automatically Collected Information:
- Website usage data (pages visited, time spent)
- Technical information (IP address, browser type, device)
- Learning platform engagement (session attendance, material access)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process program enrollment and payment
- Deliver program content and communications
- Schedule and conduct consultation calls
- Improve our programs and services
- Send program-related updates and announcements
- Respond to your inquiries
- Maintain records for our non-profit operations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on:
- Contract performance (delivering the program you enrolled in)
- Legitimate interests (improving our programs, communicating about our mission)
- Consent (for marketing communications, which you can withdraw anytime)
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with:
5.1 Service Providers:
- Thinkific (learning platform)
- Wix (website hosting)
- Payment processors (for secure payment handling)
- Email service providers
5.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
6. Data Storage and Security
6.1 Storage: Your data is stored on secure servers provided by our service providers (Thinkific, Wix). These providers comply with industry-standard security practices.
6.2 Security Measures: We use encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your information.
6.3 Retention: We retain your information for the duration of your program enrollment plus 7 years for accounting and legal purposes, as required by Swiss law.
7. Your Rights
Under Swiss and EU data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact: info@ethicainstitute.org
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies for:
- Essential website functionality
- Analytics (to understand how visitors use our site)
- User preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
10. Changes to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, accompanied by an updated "Last Updated" date.
11. International Data Transfers
As a Swiss organization, we primarily process data in Switzerland. Our service providers (Thinkific, Wix) may process data in other jurisdictions. We ensure these providers maintain adequate data protection standards.
12. Children's Privacy
Our programs are designed for adults (18+). We do not knowingly collect information from children.
13. Contact
For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:
Ethica Christian Institute
Email: info@ethicainstitute.org
Geneva, Switzerland
For GDPR-related requests, please specify "GDPR Request" in your subject line.