Privacy Policy
maryannselfe.com
1. Overview
General Information
This Privacy Policy explains how this website collects, uses, and protects your personal data. Personal data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
This Policy is intended to comply with both the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable to visitors located in the European Economic Area, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Responsible for data processing:
Maryann Selfe
Zurich 8008
Switzerland
Email: info(at)maryannselfe.com
This site is operated by Maryann Selfe in an individual professional capacity. There is no separate corporate entity operating this site. The site is the personal professional platform of Maryann Selfe and is distinct from FemmeHealth Alliance (an independent Swiss non-profit association) and from Calabar Capital (a separate commercial venture currently in development). Each operates under its own privacy practices, and this Policy does not govern data collected on their respective sites.
2. What This Site Does
This site provides information about Maryann Selfe's work as an investment strategist and capital formation specialist at the intersection of private capital and healthcare innovation, with a particular focus on women's health and precision health. The site offers a newsletter signup (via Substack) and enquiry pathways for advisory conversations, speaking engagements, and institutional dialogue (via Typeform). It does not sell products or process payments.
3. How Personal Data Is Collected
Personal data is collected through:
Direct interactions, for example:
- When you submit an enquiry via the Typeform form
- When you sign up to the newsletter via the Substack embed
- When you contact me directly by email
Automated technologies, such as:
- IP address, browser type, device information, and access times
- Cookies and similar technologies set by Google Analytics, Substack, and Typeform (see Section 7)
4. Purpose of Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries about advisory, speaking, or institutional conversations
- To send the newsletter to those who request it
- To understand site usage and improve content and navigation
- To maintain the security of the site
- To comply with legal obligations under Swiss or EU law
Your personal data is not sold or rented to third parties.
5. Legal Basis
The processing of your personal data is carried out in accordance with:
Under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP / revDSG):
- Art. 6 FADP — Personal data may be processed lawfully if it is done in good faith, is proportionate, and is for a specific purpose that is recognisable to the data subject.
- Art. 31 para. 1 FADP — Data processing is permitted if there is a valid justification, including consent, an overriding private or public interest, or where required by law.
- Art. 31 para. 2 FADP — An overriding private interest may exist where, for example, processing is directly connected to the conclusion or performance of a contract with the data subject.
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable:
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — Consent
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
- Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR — Compliance with a legal obligation
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — Legitimate interests pursued by the controller
Where applicable, explicit consent will be requested (for example, for the newsletter or for analytics cookies). Consent may be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.
6. Hosting
This website is hosted by:
GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC
2155 E GoDaddy Way, Tempe, AZ 85284, USA
A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is in place with GoDaddy to ensure personal data is handled in compliance with Swiss and European data protection law.
7. Other Service Providers
In addition to hosting, the following service providers process personal data on this site's behalf, each acting as an independent data processor or controller in its own right:
- Google Ireland Limited (Google Analytics) — site usage analytics
- Substack Inc. — newsletter signup and delivery
- Typeform S.L. — enquiry form hosting and submission handling
Your data is not shared with FemmeHealth Alliance or Calabar Capital except where you have separately and knowingly engaged with those organisations directly through their own channels.
8. Cookies
This site uses cookies set by Google Analytics, and may have cookies set by the Substack and Typeform embeds. When you first visit our site, you will be asked to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preferences will be saved and can be changed at any time by updating your cookie preferences.
By continuing to use our website with cookies enabled, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this notice. You can configure your browser settings to:
- Accept or reject all cookies,
- Be notified before a cookie is stored,
- Automatically delete cookies upon closing your browser.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.
9. Retention of Data
Your personal data is stored only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned above or to meet legal and regulatory retention requirements, including those under Swiss tax and commercial law.
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Correct or delete your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw your consent at any time, where applicable
- Receive your data in a portable format
- Lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or a relevant EU supervisory authority, depending on jurisdiction
To exercise these rights, please contact info(at)maryannselfe.com
11. Data Security
Industry-standard technical and organisational measures are used to protect your data. All communications with this website are encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols. You can identify secure connections by the "https://" in your browser's address bar and the padlock symbol.
12. Children
This site is directed at institutional and professional audiences and is not intended for use by children. No personal data is knowingly collected from children.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be published on this website and apply from the date of publication.
14. Contact
Questions about this Policy or about your data can be directed to:
info(at)maryannselfe.com
Last updated: 20.06.2026