Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

The Blue Light Movement NGO
Last updated: June 2nd, 2025

1. Introduction

The Blue Light Movement is a Swiss non-profit association (Verein) committed to protecting your privacy while fostering spiritual growth and collective consciousness development. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Legal Entity: The Blue Light Movement
Legal Form: Gemeinnütziger Verein (Non-profit Association)
Registration: Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Selnaustr. 5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

2. Legal Framework

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nDSG)
• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable
• Canton of Zürich data protection regulations

3. Data Controller

Data Controller: The Blue Light Movement NGO
Contact Person: Wyla (Community Coordinator)
Email: [email protected]
Address: Selnaustr. 5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

4. Information We Collect

4.1 Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (optional)
• Community Participation: Voluntarily shared experiences, feedback, and insights during our programs
• Communication: Messages you send us via email or contact forms
• Event Registration: Information needed for program participation

4.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Website Usage: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, IP address
• Technical Data: Device information, operating system, referring websites
• Cookies: Essential cookies for website functionality (see Cookie Policy below)

4.3 Information We Don't Collect

• Sensitive personal data (health, religious beliefs, political opinions) unless voluntarily shared in community context
• Payment information (handled securely by third-party processors)
• Unnecessary personal details unrelated to our charitable purposes

5. How We Use Your Information

5.1 Primary Purposes

• Community Building: Facilitating participation in our spiritual development programs
• Communication: Sending newsletters, program updates, and relevant information
• Program Improvement: Using anonymized feedback to enhance our offerings
• Legal Compliance: Meeting Swiss legal requirements for non-profit operations

5.2 Legal Basis (GDPR/nDSG)

• Consent: For newsletters and optional communications
• Legitimate Interest: For community building and program delivery aligned with our charitable purposes
• Legal Obligation: For record-keeping required by Swiss association law
• Contract Performance: For delivering programs you've registered for

5.3 Anonymization of Shared Experiences

Any personal experiences or insights you share in our community are anonymized before being used for:

• Community learning and development
• Program improvement
• Creating collective insights (as outlined in our Statuten §2)

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

6.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

As a non-profit organization, we never sell, rent, or commercially exploit your personal information.

6.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in these circumstances:

With Service Providers:

• Kajabi: Website hosting, email communications, and community platform
• Donorbox: Secure donation processing (if applicable)

Legal Requirements:

• When required by Swiss law or legitimate legal requests
• To protect the rights and safety of our community members

Community Context:

• Information you choose to share publicly in community discussions remains visible to other members
• We encourage respectful confidentiality among community members

6.3 International Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside Switzerland. We ensure adequate protection through:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions by Swiss authorities
• Your explicit consent where required

7. Data Retention

7.1 Retention Periods

• Active Community Members: While you remain engaged with our community
• Contact Information: 3 years after last interaction (for potential reconnection)
• Financial Records: 10 years (Swiss legal requirement for associations)
• Website Analytics: 26 months maximum
• Community Contributions: Anonymized versions may be retained for program development

7.2 Deletion Upon Request

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

8. Your Rights

8.1 Under Swiss and EU Law

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request removal of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Cancel newsletters or optional communications anytime

8.2 Exercising Your Rights

Contact us at: [email protected]

We will respond within 30 days (Swiss law) or 1 month (GDPR) and provide requested information free of charge.

8.3 Complaints

If you believe we've mishandled your data, you may file a complaint with:

• Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
• Your local EU data protection authority (if GDPR applies)

9. Data Security

9.1 Technical Measures

• Secure transmission (SSL/TLS encryption)
• Regular security updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular backups with encryption

9.2 Organizational Measures

• Staff training on data protection
• Limited access to personal data on need-to-know basis
• Regular review of data processing activities
• Incident response procedures

9.3 Limitations

While we implement appropriate security measures, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to using industry-standard protections.

10. Cookies and Website Analytics

10.1 Essential Cookies

We use necessary cookies for:

• Website functionality
• Security features
• Remembering your preferences

10.2 Analytics

We use privacy-respectful analytics to understand website usage and improve our services. You can opt out of analytics tracking by contacting us.

10.3 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

11. Third-Party Services

11.1 Service Providers

• Kajabi: Website hosting, email marketing, and community platform (Privacy Policy: kajabi.com/policies/privacy)
• Donorbox: Donation processing (Privacy Policy: donorbox.org/privacy) (if applicable)

11.2 External Links

Our website may link to external sites. We're not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

12. Special Circumstances

12.1 Minors

Our services are intended for adults (18+). We don't knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.

12.2 Community Confidentiality

While we anonymize shared experiences for program development, we encourage all community members to respect the confidentiality of personal information shared during our activities.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

• Post the updated policy on our website
• Notify you of significant changes via email
• Update the "Last updated" date

14. Contact Information

For all privacy-related questions:

Email: [email protected]
Address: The Blue Light Movement, Selnaustr. 5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Data Protection Officer: Wyla (Community Coordinator)

This Privacy Policy reflects our commitment to protecting your personal information while supporting our charitable mission of fostering spiritual growth and collective consciousness development.