Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The protection of your personal data is of paramount importance to DirSkillUp. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our executive education platform and related leadership development services.

Our data processing practices comply with Swiss data protection legislation as well as international standards including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the protection of personal data.

2. Data Collection and Use

We collect personal data in the following situations:

  • When you enroll in our director training courses or executive development programs
  • When you create a participant account on our educational platform
  • When you participate in our executive forums or leadership coaching sessions
  • When you contact our program advisory team for assistance

The data we collect may include:

  • Full name and professional contact details
  • Username and password (securely encrypted)
  • Email address and phone number
  • Program progress and learning assessments
  • Payment information (processed through secure third-party providers)
  • Communication preferences and professional development interests

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Delivering and personalizing our executive education services
  • Managing participant accounts and tracking program progress
  • Enhancing our educational content and platform functionality
  • Communicating program updates, new offerings, and leadership resources
  • Processing payments and managing subscription services
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

Your data is processed only to the extent necessary for achieving these specific purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration.

These measures include advanced encryption protocols, secure authentication systems, regular security assessments, and strictly controlled access for authorized personnel only.

Your data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or as required by applicable legal retention requirements.

5. Data Sharing

We share your personal data with third parties only in the following circumstances:

  • With technology service providers who help us deliver our educational platform
  • With payment processors to handle transaction processing
  • When required by law or legal process
  • With your explicit consent for specific purposes

All our third-party partners are contractually bound to maintain appropriate data protection standards and use your data only for the purposes we have authorized.

6. Website and Cookies

Our executive education platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your learning experience and provide essential functionality.

We use the following categories of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality and participant account access
  • Functional Cookies: Store your learning preferences and enable personalized features
  • Analytical Cookies: Help us understand platform usage to improve educational delivery
  • Performance Cookies: Optimize technical performance and platform stability

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.

7. Your Rights

As a user of our executive education platform, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data under certain conditions
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request limitation of data processing
  • Right to Data Portability: You can receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: You can object to certain types of data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this policy.

8. GDPR Compliance

As an executive education platform serving participants from the European Union, we are committed to full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We ensure the following GDPR principles:

  • Lawful Processing: We process your data only based on valid legal grounds such as consent, contract performance, or legitimate interests
  • Purpose Limitation: Your data is used only for the specified purposes and not for incompatible purposes
  • Data Minimization: We collect only the data necessary for our executive education services
  • Storage Limitation: We retain your data only as long as necessary and regularly review retention needs
  • Integrity and Confidentiality: We implement comprehensive security measures to ensure data protection

Under GDPR, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your personal data processing violates the regulation.

For GDPR-related inquiries or to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact our data protection officer at privacy@dirskillup.com.

9. Changes

We regularly review and update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The current version is always available on our website.

For significant changes, we will notify you through appropriate channels, such as platform notifications or email communications.