Executive Summary
We take your privacy seriously. When you visit our website, talk to us about a project, or join one of our webinars, you trust us with your information — and we protect that trust. We collect only what we need to stay in touch, deliver our services, and build lasting relationships. We use secure, well-known partners like HubSpot and Microsoft 365 to manage data safely and responsibly. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over it.
1. Who We Are
Degree Twenty Three SA (“Degree Twenty Three,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Swiss management consulting firm specialising in HR transformation and leadership advisory. Registered office: Chemin du Môlan 25 1223 Cologny, Switzerland Company registration number: CHE-397.116.317 We are subject to the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revDSG) and, because we work extensively with clients in the EU, also comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you have questions about this policy or your personal data, you can contact us at: hello@degreetwentythree.com
2. What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you: – Visit our website or use our contact forms; – Subscribe to our newsletter; – Interact with us through HubSpot, LinkedIn, or email; – Take part in our coaching sessions, training, or webinars; or – Work with us as a client, partner, or supplier. This policy does not apply to third-party websites or platforms linked from our site. Please review their privacy notices directly.
3. The Data We Collect
We collect personal data in three main ways — when you provide it, when it’s automatically gathered through website tools, and when it’s part of our client work. a. Information you provide directly: – Name, job title, company name – Business contact details (email, phone, LinkedIn profile) – Messages or enquiries you send us – Webinar or event registration details – Recruitment data (CVs, applications, references) b. Information collected automatically: – Website usage data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited – Analytics and cookie data (see our Cookie Policy: https://www.degreetwentythree.com/cookie-policy/) c. Client-related information: When we work with clients, we may receive limited business or HR-related data that is necessary to perform our services. We do not collect or process sensitive personal data (such as health, diversity, or biometric information). d. Publicly available professional information: We may also collect publicly available business contact information — for example, details published on professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn or on company websites. We do this only to identify or connect with potential clients, partners, or collaborators, and we handle such information in line with our legitimate business interests and this Privacy Policy.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to: – Respond to enquiries and maintain business relationships; – Deliver consulting, coaching, and facilitation services; – Manage our sales pipeline and client engagements in HubSpot; – Invite you to events or webinars and share relevant insights; – Recruit and onboard new team members or associates; and – Comply with legal and accounting obligations. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
5. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal grounds for processing personal data: – Consent: When you sign up for newsletters, events, or optional communications. – Legitimate interest: For relationship management, marketing to business contacts, and improving our services. – Contractual necessity: To deliver consulting engagements and fulfil our agreements. – Legal obligation: To comply with Swiss or EU regulatory requirements. Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us at hello@degreetwentythree.com or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
6. How We Share or Transfer Data
We share data only with trusted partners who help us operate effectively. These include: CRM & Marketing Automation: HubSpot, Inc. — Forms, newsletters, relationship tracking Website Hosting & CMS: WordPress + GoDaddy — Website hosting and maintenance Analytics: Google Analytics / Tag Manager — Understanding website traffic Advertising: LinkedIn Insight Tag — Measuring and improving campaigns Productivity & Storage: Microsoft 365 / OneDrive — Document management and email Virtual Meetings: Zoom / Microsoft Teams — Client meetings and webinars E-Signatures: DocuSign — Contract signatures These providers may process data outside Switzerland or the EU (for example, in the United States). When that happens, we rely on EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards to protect your data.
7. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the experience. HubSpot and Google Analytics may collect standard internet log information such as your IP address and browser type. For full details on how we use cookies, what types are active, and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy: https://www.degreetwentythree.com/cookie-policy/.
8. Data Security
We take security seriously. Your data is stored and processed through secure, industry-standard platforms including Microsoft 365 and HubSpot. These systems use encryption, access controls, and monitoring to protect your information. We limit access to authorised personnel only and review our security measures regularly.
9. Data Retention and Deletion
We keep personal data only as long as it is necessary for the purpose it was collected or to meet legal, contractual, or business obligations. When it is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it.
10. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, Swiss revDSG, and CCPA, you have the right to: – Access the personal data we hold about you; – Request correction or deletion of your data; – Object to or restrict our processing; – Withdraw consent at any time; and – Request a copy of your data in a portable format. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@degreetwentythree.com. If you are based in the EU or Switzerland and believe your data has been handled improperly, you can also contact your local data protection authority.
11. Updates to This Policy
We review and update this policy as our business and legal requirements evolve. The “Last updated” date at the top shows the most recent version. Significant changes will be posted on our website.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your data, please reach out: hello@degreetwentythree.com
