Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Preamble

In accordance with Art. 13 and 14 GDPR, we inform you about the processing of your personal data and your rights. Which data we process depends on the features you use.

Data Controller

Responsible for data processing in accordance with Art. 4(7) GDPR:

Company: thoughtexperiences

Address: Picassopl. 4, 4052 Basel

Email: contact@thoughtexperiences.com

Data We Process

When using our platform, we process:

  • Account data: Email address and password for registration and login
  • Profile data: Name and optional profile picture
  • User content: Insights and collections you create
  • Usage data: Content accessed and interactions with the platform
  • Communication data: Your conversations with digital experts

Legal Basis for Processing

Your data is processed based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contract performance pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
  • Consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
  • Legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

Specifically, we process your data for the following purposes:

  • Provision and management of your user account
  • Personalization of displayed content
  • Information about significant changes to our services
  • Analysis and improvement of our platform
  • Ensuring the security of your account
  • Processing your inquiries and support

Storage and Retention

Your data is stored in Switzerland (Zurich). Switzerland has an adequacy decision from the EU Commission ensuring an adequate level of data protection.

We store your data only as long as necessary for using the platform. Upon deletion of your account, your data will be removed within 30 days.

Disclosure to Third Parties

We do not sell your data. Disclosure only occurs:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To fulfill legal obligations
  • To protect our legitimate interests
  • To carefully selected processors

We use the following processors:

  • Database and authentication provider (Server location: Switzerland)
  • AI providers for digital experts (Server location: Switzerland/EU)
  • Hosting provider for website delivery (Server location: USA)

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Right to withdraw given consent

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).

Cookies

We only use technically necessary cookies for authentication and language settings. No tracking for advertising or analytics purposes takes place.

  • Session cookies for authentication
  • Functional cookies for language settings

Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption of data transmission (TLS/HTTPS) and secure authentication procedures.

Minimum Age

Our platform is intended for persons aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy. We will inform you of significant changes by email or through a notice on the platform.

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