Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 26, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the Strategic Architecture Model (MAE) processes the personal data collected through this website (https://maeworlds.com).
The processing of personal data is governed by the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable based on the user's place of residence, by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

1. Data Controller

• Data Controller: Alberto Claro Vivas (sole proprietor operating as an independent professional)
• Registered address: Rue de Montchoisy 7, 1207 Geneva, Switzerland
• Data protection contact: maempresarialinfo@gmail.com

2. Personal Data We Collect
We only collect the personal data that users voluntarily provide through the Preliminary Assessment Request Form and subsequent communications.
This may include:

• Identification and contact information: full name, email address, and country of residence.
• Project-related information: the nature of the request, a description of the project or business, and the situation presented. This information may include details relating to the user's business activity.
• Scheduling information: the date and time of the session, managed through the appointment scheduling service (Calendly).
• Payment information: payments are processed through Stripe. MAE does not store complete payment card details or banking credentials.
• Technical browsing data: please refer to our Cookie Policy.

MAE does not intentionally collect special categories of personal data. Users are requested not to include unnecessary personal information or sensitive personal data in the free-text sections of the forms.

3. Purposes of Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• To manage and respond to requests for a Preliminary Assessment.
• To determine the preliminary suitability of the submitted project and, where appropriate, propose activation of the Strategic Diagnostic Session.
• To maintain communication with users and coordinate appointments.
• To provide the contracted service and issue the corresponding documentation.
• To process payments and comply with applicable accounting and tax obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the circumstances, personal data is processed on one or more of the following legal bases:

• The implementation of pre-contractual measures requested by the user and the performance of a contract.
• The user's consent.
• Compliance with legal obligations (for example, accounting obligations).
• The legitimate interests of the Data Controller in managing and organising its business activities.

5. Recipients and Data Processors
For the operation of the website and the provision of its services, MAE relies on service providers acting as data processors, including:

• Website hosting and website builder provider (Tilda).
• Internal management and automation tools (Make, Notion, Google / Google Drive).
• Appointment scheduling service (Calendly).
• Payment processor (Stripe).

These providers process personal data solely in accordance with MAE's instructions and exclusively for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Personal data is not disclosed to third parties for commercial purposes.
MAE treats all personal information as confidential and will not disclose it to third parties unless required by law or expressly authorised by the user.

6. International Data Transfers
Some of the service providers listed above may process personal data outside Switzerland or the European Union.
In such cases, MAE seeks to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the GDPR, including adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses.

7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and, subsequently, for the periods required by applicable legislation, particularly statutory accounting record retention requirements.
Once these retention periods have expired, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Your Rights
Users may exercise their rights of:

• Access
• Rectification
• Erasure
• Objection
• Restriction of processing

Where applicable, users also have the right to:

• Data portability
• Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, users may contact maempresarialinfo@gmail.com, providing proof of identity.
Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority:

• In Switzerland: the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).
• In the European Union: the supervisory authority of the user's country of residence.

9. Data Security
MAE implements reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

10. Children
This website and its services are intended exclusively for adults.
MAE does not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
The version published on the website at the time of access shall be the applicable version.