Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1. General Information


We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use this website and our consulting services, how we use it, and what rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


2. Responsible Entity (Controller)


Antonius Michielsen
Teltower Berge 23
15831 Blankenfelde-Mahlow
Germany
Email: info@sovereignscaling.com
Phone: +49 176 66 287 555


3. Data We Collect


  • Server log files: Browser type/version, operating system, referrer URL, host name, time of request, IP address.

  • Contact data: When you contact us (e.g., email, form), we store your message and details to process the request.

  • Analytics & cookies: If analytics or tracking tools are active, they may use cookies. You can prevent storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings.


4. Client Data for Consulting & Coaching Services


In addition to website data, we process personal information provided by clients during consulting and coaching engagements. This may include:

  • Intake forms and onboarding information (e.g., team size, current challenges, goals).

  • Notes, diagnostic maps, and strategy roadmaps created during Clarity Calls or Strategy Days.

  • Coaching cadence trackers and session notes.

  • Communication records (e.g., email correspondence, shared documents).

  • Payment information (processed via Stripe or PayPal).


We process this data solely for the purpose of delivering the agreed consulting or coaching services, ensuring continuity across sessions, and providing tailored recommendations.

Your data is stored securely in GDPR-compliant systems (Google Drive, Notion, Airtable, Stripe, PayPal). All consulting-related data is treated as strictly confidential and shared only with you.


5. Purpose of Processing


We use your data to:

  • Provide the website securely and reliably.

  • Respond to contact requests.

  • Deliver consulting and coaching services as agreed.

  • Improve user experience and performance (analytics, if enabled).


6. Legal Basis


Processing is based on Art. 6(1) GDPR:

  • Consent (e.g., for cookies or newsletters).

  • Contract fulfilment (e.g., to deliver consulting services).

  • Legal obligations (e.g., tax records).

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., website security).


7. Data Recipients


Your data may be processed by service providers (hosting, analytics, payments, productivity tools) strictly bound by GDPR-compliant agreements.


8. Retention


We store personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above or as legally required.


9. Your Rights


Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data (Art. 15).

  • Correct inaccurate data (Art. 16).

  • Request erasure (Art. 17).

  • Restrict processing (Art. 18).

  • Data portability (Art. 20).

  • Object to processing (Art. 21).

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77).


10. Changes


We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes or improvements. Please check back periodically.