Legal Information & Privacy Policy
Last updated: 18 October 2026
NOTE: this website is under construction. details may temporarily be missing.
1. Legal Notice
This website is operated by:
Heiko Stoermer
Independent Executive Consultant & Advisor
Italy
Partita IVA: [UPCOMING]
Email:
This website provides information about independent executive consulting, leadership advisory, organizational growth and scaling, mergers and acquisitions, and interim executive leadership services.
All professional engagements are subject to individual agreement regarding scope, responsibilities, availability, and commercial terms.
2. Privacy Policy
Data Controller
The controller responsible for processing personal data through this website is:
Heiko Stoermer
Independent Executive Consultant & Advisor
Italy
Partita IVA: [UPCOMING]
Email:
Personal data is processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR), applicable Italian data protection legislation, and other relevant legal requirements.
Information Collected
Depending on how you interact with this website, the following categories of personal data may be collected and processed:
Contact information: Your name, email address, company name, and any information you voluntarily provide when contacting me.
Appointment information: Information submitted when scheduling a consultation, including your name, contact details, appointment preferences, and any additional information you choose to provide.
Technical information: Information necessary for website operation and security, which may include IP addresses, browser and device information, access timestamps, and technical logs.
Cookie information: Information collected through cookies or similar technologies, as described in Section 3.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through general contact or appointment scheduling facilities.
Purposes and Legal Basis
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
Responding to inquiries and arranging consultations
To respond to your requests, communicate with you, and arrange introductory conversations.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, where processing is necessary to take steps at your request before entering into a contract, or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR where legitimate interests apply.
Providing professional services
To establish, administer, and perform agreed consulting or advisory engagements.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR for contractual processing involving the data subject, or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR where appropriate for business contact information.
Website operation and security
To maintain website functionality, protect against misuse, and ensure the security and reliability of the website.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on legitimate interests in maintaining a secure and functional website.
Compliance with legal obligations
To comply with applicable accounting, taxation, and other legal requirements.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.
Optional analytics and tracking
Where non-essential analytics or tracking technologies are used and consent is required, they will be activated only after consent has been obtained.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.
General inquiries and related correspondence: 12 months.
Appointment information: 6 months.
Client and contractual records: For the duration of the professional relationship and applicable statutory retention periods.
Accounting and tax records: Generally 10 years, subject to applicable Italian legal requirements.
Technical website logs: According to the applicable hosting and security retention settings.
Cookies and analytics data: According to the retention periods described in Section 3.
Information may be retained longer where necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
Data Sharing
Personal data may be shared with trusted service providers where necessary for website hosting, appointment scheduling, business communications, accounting, or other legitimate business operations.
These providers are permitted to process personal data only in accordance with applicable data protection requirements and their respective roles and contractual obligations.
Personal data is not sold to third parties.
International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area.
Where such transfers occur, they will be subject to appropriate safeguards under applicable data protection law, including adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms where required.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you may have the right to:
Access personal data held about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request erasure of personal data where legally applicable.
Request restriction of processing.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Request data portability where applicable.
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
You may exercise these rights by contacting:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali).
Website: garanteprivacy.it
Providing personal information for general inquiries is voluntary. However, certain contact details are necessary to respond to requests or arrange consultations.
No automated decision-making, including profiling producing legal or similarly significant effects, is carried out through this website.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices, or the technologies used by this website.
The date shown at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
3. Cookies & Tracking
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide essential functionality, maintain security, and, where enabled, understand website usage.
Essential Cookies
Essential technical cookies may be used to support basic website functionality, security, and user preferences.
These cookies do not require prior consent where they meet the applicable legal requirements.
Analytics Cookies
Where analytics technologies require consent under applicable Italian and EU rules, they will not be activated before valid consent has been obtained.
Marketing and Profiling Cookies
Any non-essential marketing or profiling technologies requiring consent will be used only after the visitor has provided valid consent.
Managing Cookie Preferences
Where consent is required, visitors can accept or reject non-essential cookies and subsequently modify or withdraw their consent through the available cookie preference controls.
Cookies and Technologies in Use
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4. Third-Party Services
Website Hosting — Hostinger
This website is created and hosted using services provided by Hostinger.
Hostinger may process technical information necessary for website delivery, hosting, security, and maintenance, including server access logs and related operational information.
Further information about Hostinger's data processing practices is available at:
Appointment Scheduling — Calendly
Visitors may schedule introductory consultations using Calendly, a third-party appointment scheduling service.
When booking an appointment, Calendly may process information such as your name, email address, selected appointment time, and any additional information you voluntarily provide.
Calendly's processing of personal data is governed by its applicable privacy notice and contractual arrangements.
Further information is available at:
External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites.
When following these links, you leave this website and become subject to the privacy policies and practices of the respective third-party operators.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of independently operated external websites.
5. Disclaimer
General Information
The information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes.
While reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the information is accurate and current, no representation or warranty is made regarding its completeness, accuracy, or suitability for any particular purpose.
Professional Services
Information published on this website does not constitute legal, financial, tax, investment, or other regulated professional advice.
Executive consulting and advisory services are provided exclusively under separately agreed terms.
Visiting this website, submitting an inquiry, or scheduling an introductory conversation does not establish a professional advisory relationship or create a contractual obligation.
Professional Experience and Results
Descriptions of professional experience, past responsibilities, achievements, and previous engagements are provided for informational purposes.
Past achievements and outcomes do not constitute guarantees of future performance or results.
External Websites
Links to external websites are provided for convenience and information.
No responsibility is accepted for the content, availability, accuracy, or security of independently operated third-party websites.
Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
6. Copyright
© 2026 Heiko Stoermer. All rights reserved.
Unless otherwise indicated, the original text, graphics, branding, and other original materials published on this website are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of these materials without prior written permission is prohibited, except where expressly permitted by law.
Third-party trademarks, company names, product names, and logos remain the property of their respective owners.
References to such third parties do not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation unless expressly stated.
For copyright inquiries, please contact:
Heiko Stoermer
https://calendly.com/stoermer
© 2026 Heiko Stoermer. All rights reserved.