GDPR Policy Statement

Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: 20 Feb 2026

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by:

The Lean Solopreneur
Zug, Switzerland
Email: support@theleansolopreneur.com

If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact us at the email above.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

a) Newsletter Sign-Ups (KIT)

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your name (if provided)

This data is processed through KIT (email service provider) for the purpose of delivering email communications.

Legal basis: Consent

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

b) Contact Forms (if applicable)

If you contact us via email or a form, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Any information you choose to provide

This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest

c) Website Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with this website.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • Anonymized IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site

This information is used strictly to improve website performance and user experience.

Legal basis: Consent

Google may process data outside the EU/EEA. Google uses Standard Contractual Clauses to safeguard international data transfers.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via your browser settings or Google’s opt-out tools.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

This website uses:

  • Essential cookies – required for basic functionality
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) – to measure performance
  • Email platform cookies (KIT) – related to embedded forms

Analytics cookies are only activated after user consent where legally required.

You may manage or disable cookies via your browser settings at any time.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
  • Contact messages: as needed for communication
  • Analytics data: according to Google Analytics retention settings

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction
  • Request deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact: support@theleansolopreneur.com

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Providers

We use trusted service providers for:

  • Website hosting
  • Email marketing (KIT)
  • Analytics (Google Analytics)

Each provider processes data under their own privacy policies and security standards.

8. Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The most current version will always appear on this page.

Last updated 20 Feb 2026