This website (helmigadvisory.com) is operated by Dr. Daniel Helmig, trading as helmig advisory, a sole proprietor (Einzelunternehmen) resident in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland. Contact: Ebnetstrasse 76, 8810 Horgen, Switzerland. Email: helmigadvisory@gmail.com.

helmig advisory complies with applicable data protection regulations, including the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Opinions, Editorial Content and Podcast

All content published on this website, including blog articles, podcast episodes of The Supply Chain Dialogues, and any other editorial material, represents the personal views and professional opinions of Dr Daniel Helmig, based on his research, publicly available information, and professional experience accumulated over more than three decades in industry.

This content does not constitute statements of fact about any specific company, organisation, or individual unless explicitly supported by cited, publicly available sources. Where industry practices, strategies, or trends are discussed critically, such commentary reflects reasoned professional opinion and analysis rather than allegations of specific misconduct.

Nothing published on this site, in the blog, or in the podcast constitutes legal, financial, or investment advice. Readers and listeners are encouraged to seek independent professional guidance where relevant to their specific situation.

helmig advisory reserves the right to express, update, and revise professional opinions over time as evidence, research, and market conditions evolve. Any apparent reference to a named company or organisation in the context of general industry critique should be read as illustrative of broader industry patterns, not as a specific assertion of wrongdoing.

2. Personal Data We Collect

helmig advisory collects personal data in the following ways:

•       Directly: when you complete a contact form, subscribe to a newsletter, register for a webinar or event, or initiate a business relationship with helmig advisory.

•       Via social and professional networks: if you connect or authenticate via LinkedIn or similar platforms, we may receive your name, email address, and profile information as permitted by your privacy settings on those platforms.

•       Automatically: through cookies and analytics tools when you visit this website (see Section 6 below).

The categories of personal data we may hold include:

•       Contact details: name, job title, company, email address, telephone number, postal address.

•       Professional details: career history, educational background, professional memberships, where relevant to a consulting or advisory engagement.

•       Financial information: relating to invoicing and payment for professional services.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

helmig advisory processes personal data on the following bases:

•       Contract: to fulfil obligations arising from a consulting or advisory agreement.

•       Consent: where you have actively provided your data, for example by subscribing to a newsletter or completing a contact form.

•       Legitimate interests: to communicate professional insights, maintain business relationships, and operate this website effectively, where such interests are not overridden by your rights.

•       Legal obligations: where processing is required to comply with applicable Swiss or EU law.

4. How We Use Personal Data

Personal data held by helmig advisory is used for the following purposes:

•       Delivering advisory, consulting, coaching, and interim management services.

•       Responding to enquiries submitted via the contact form or by email.

•       Sending newsletters, articles, and podcast updates to subscribers who have opted in.

•       Managing invitations and registrations for webinars, masterclasses, or events.

•       Maintaining and improving the security and functionality of this website.

•       Complying with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

5. Sharing of Personal Data

helmig advisory does not sell personal data. Data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers strictly to the extent necessary to operate this website and deliver services. These include hosting and website platform providers (Squarespace), email and communication tools, analytics providers (Squarespace Analytics, Google Analytics), and podcast distribution platforms.

All such providers are contractually bound to process data only on our instructions and in accordance with applicable data protection law. Data may also be disclosed where required by law or regulation, or to defend legal claims.

6. Cookies and Analytics

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to enable core functionality, improve performance, and analyse visitor behaviour. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You will be notified via a consent banner when you first visit the site, and non-essential cookies will only be placed with your consent.

The following types of cookies may be used:

•       Essential cookies: required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.

•       Analytics cookies: used to understand how visitors interact with the site (via Squarespace Analytics and Google Analytics). IP addresses are anonymised where technically possible. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

•       Social media widgets: LinkedIn, YouTube, and Spotify embed codes may place cookies when you interact with embedded content. These are governed by the respective platforms' privacy policies.

You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of this website.

7. International Data Transfers

Some service providers used by helmig advisory process data outside Switzerland, including in the European Economic Area and the United States. Where data is transferred outside Switzerland, helmig advisory ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses approved by the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC), or transfers to countries recognised as providing an adequate level of data protection.

8. Retention of Personal Data

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable legal or contractual obligations. Contact and enquiry data is generally retained for up to three years after the last interaction. Data related to professional engagements is retained for ten years in accordance with Swiss commercial law requirements. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the revFADP and, where applicable, the GDPR, you have the following rights:

•       Access: to request confirmation of whether we hold personal data about you, and to receive a copy.

•       Correction: to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

•       Erasure: to request deletion of your data where we no longer have a lawful basis to retain it.

•       Restriction: to request that we limit processing of your data in certain circumstances.

•       Portability: to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible.

•       Objection: to object to processing based on legitimate interests, including for direct marketing purposes.

•       Withdrawal of consent: to withdraw previously given consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact: helmigadvisory@gmail.com or write to Dr. Daniel Helmig, helmig advisory, Ebnetstrasse 76, 8810 Horgen, Switzerland. We will respond within 30 days. No fee applies unless a request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.

If you believe your data protection rights have not been respected, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) at www.edoeb.admin.ch.

10. Data Security

helmig advisory applies appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These include access controls, encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), and reliance on reputable infrastructure providers with their own security certifications. Please be aware that no transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be entirely secure, and any transmission is at your own risk.

11. Links to External Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube) and social media (LinkedIn). helmig advisory is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those sites. Please review their respective privacy policies before submitting personal data.

12. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary. The date of the most recent revision is shown at the top of this page. Continued use of this website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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