PRIVACY POLICY
Latest Update: 24 May 2025

Entity: Apnea Center
Locations: Uetlibergstrasse 244, 8045 Zürich, Switzerland; Al Fattan Sky Towers, Dubai, UAE
Contact: info@apnea.center

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how Apnea Center collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data when you access our website or participate in our services, including training sessions, events, and retreats. We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

2. DATA CONTROLLER

Apnea Center is the data controller responsible for your personal data under this policy.

  • In Switzerland: Apnea Center, Uetlibergstrasse 244, 8045 Zürich, Switzerland
  • In UAE: Apnea Center, Al Fattan Sky Towers, Dubai, UAE

If required by law, we may appoint a local data representative in the European Union.

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process personal data only where permitted by law under:

  • Swiss FADP (Federal Act on Data Protection, SR 235.1)
  • UAE Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021

Legal bases include:

  • Your consent
  • Contractual necessity
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., fraud prevention, service improvement)

4. TYPES OF PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity Data: name, date of birth
  • Contact Data: address, email, phone number
  • Financial Data: payment card details, billing information
  • Session Data: attendance, preferences, waiver confirmations, health declarations
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device ID, usage logs
  • Marketing Preferences: opt-in or opt-out choices

5. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To register and manage your account
  • To process payments and confirm bookings
  • To organize and deliver training sessions and events
  • To communicate with you, including customer support
  • To comply with legal, financial, or regulatory obligations
  • To send newsletters or promotions (if consented)

6. DATA SHARING AND THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURES

We may share your personal data with trusted third parties where necessary to deliver our services or comply with legal obligations. These third parties include:

  • Apnea.Center: for Apnea Center, the company that this site represents as a marketing arm, which may receive access to participants, registration or session data for organizational and coordination purposes (courses, training sessions, trips, etc.) on behalf of Apnea Center. See Apnea Center’s Privacy Policy
  • IT infrastructure and hosting providers
  • Email and communication platforms used for scheduling, support, or operational messaging
  • Governmental, regulatory, or law enforcement authorities if required by applicable law

All third-party service providers are subject to strict confidentiality and data protection obligations and may only process your data on our instructions and for lawful purposes.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your personal data may be transferred outside your home jurisdiction to countries including but not limited to Switzerland and the UAE. We implement appropriate safeguards, including:

  • Data processing agreements
  • Standard contractual clauses (where required)
  • Local adequacy decisions (if applicable)

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, or as required by law. Criteria include:

  • Duration of your relationship with us
  • Legal retention periods
  • Business or operational needs

Data is anonymized or securely deleted when no longer needed.

9. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS

You have the following rights, subject to local law:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccuracies
  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact: info@apnea.center

10. SECURITY MEASURES

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Secure storage and access controls
  • Periodic vulnerability assessments

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users as required by law.

11. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable core functionality
  • Understand site usage
  • Offer personalized experiences

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings or via our cookie banner from the home page.

12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without verified parental consent.

13. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING AND PROFILING

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Material changes will be communicated via email or during your next login.

15. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Privacy Policy is governed by:

  • Swiss law and the jurisdiction of Zurich for services rendered in Switzerland.
  • UAE law and the jurisdiction of Dubai for services rendered in the UAE.

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

Apnea Center
Uetlibergstrasse 244, 8045 Zürich, Switzerland
Al Fattan Sky Towers, Dubai, UAE
Email: info@apnea.center