Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 22, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how mattenfels.org collects and uses your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. We understand the importance of trust when you engage with our platform for age-positive lifestyle coaching and community planning.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. When you register for our coaching programs or community involvement initiatives, we collect personal details including your name, email address, phone number, and age to ensure appropriate program matching for adults aged 45 and over.

We gather usage data when you browse our website, including pages visited, time spent, and interactions with our content about second chapter planning and midlife interests. This information helps us understand how you use our services and what aspects of age-positive coaching are most valuable to you.

Additionally, we collect information about your interests in volunteer opportunities, community involvement pathways, physical vitality activities, and family dynamics navigation. This helps us personalize recommendations and connect you with relevant programs and fellow community members.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to deliver our coaching services, respond to your inquiries, and create personalized recommendations for activities and community involvement opportunities suited to your interests and location in Switzerland.

Your data helps us improve our platform by analyzing which programs are most effective and what content resonates with our community. We use this insight to develop better resources for navigating evolving family dynamics, discovering new interests after midlife, and maintaining physical vitality through group activities.

We may send you communications about new coaching programs, community events, volunteer opportunities, and updates to our services. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe option in our emails.

Data Security and Storage

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is stored securely on encrypted servers with restricted access.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. If you wish to have your data deleted, you can request this by contacting us directly. We will comply with your request within thirty days, except where we are legally required to retain certain information.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information. Under Swiss data protection regulations, you can request a copy of all data we hold about you and understand how it is being used.

You can also object to certain types of data processing, including targeted marketing communications. We respect your privacy choices and will honor requests to limit how we use your information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze how you interact with our platform. Cookies help us provide personalized content recommendations and understand which age-positive coaching topics interest you most.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to support our operations, such as analytics providers and communication platforms. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only to provide services to us and to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes without your explicit consent. Any data shared with third parties is limited to what is necessary to provide the services you have requested.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Children's Privacy

Our services are designed exclusively for adults aged 45 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 45. If we become aware that we have collected information from someone outside our target age group, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.