Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit beantobeing.com (the “Site”). We are committed to safeguarding your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant local laws.
By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. What We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of data:
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Personal Data: such as your name, email address, and any information you provide when submitting a contact form or requesting to work with us.
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Technical Data: including IP address, browser type, device information, and usage behaviour on the Site.
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Cookies: small data files stored on your device to support site functionality and analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
2. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process personal data based on:
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Your consent (e.g. when you subscribe to updates or submit a form)
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Our legitimate interest in responding to inquiries, providing services, and improving the Site
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Fulfilment of contractual obligations (where relevant)
You may withdraw consent at any time.
3. How Your Data Is Used
Your personal information may be used to:
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Respond to your enquiries or coaching requests
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Deliver coaching, mentoring, or other services you have requested
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Send occasional communications if you’ve opted in
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Improve the website experience and security
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell, rent, or trade your data.
4. Coaching Confidentiality
All information shared during coaching or mentoring engagements is treated as strictly confidential, in accordance with professional ethical standards, including those set out by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Your sessions are private, and no content is shared with any third party without your explicit written consent, unless required by law.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may use trusted third-party platforms to support our business operations, such as:
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Website analytics (e.g. Google Analytics)
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Email and newsletter services (e.g. Substack or similar)
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Contact forms and CRM systems
Each provider is responsible for their own GDPR compliance and has committed to safeguarding your data. We do not share your personal information beyond what is necessary for these services.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Restrict or object to processing
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the contact form on the Site.
8. Data Security
We take all reasonable steps to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration. Data is stored securely and only accessible to authorised personnel or service providers.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website and its services are not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.
11. Contact
If you have questions or wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out via the contact form on this website.