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Privacy Policy-
Be Embodied

Effective Date: 25th May 2025

Website: www.beembodiedcoaching.ie

1. Who I Am

Welcome to Be Embodied Coaching. I am Derval Petit, an embodiment-based coach and facilitator offering 1to 1 coaching, group sessions and workshops. You can contact me at:

Email: derval@beembodied.ie
Phone: 0862404040

2. What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use and protect your personal information when you interact with my website, services and communications. It also explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

3. What Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of data:

  • Contact Information: such as your name, email, phone number (when you book a call or fill in a form)

  • Booking Details: your availability, reason for booking, or preferences (via tools like Calendly)

  • Payment Information: securely handled by third parties like Stripe—I never store card details

  • Website Usage Data: such as your IP address, pages visited, time spent, and browser (via cookies and Google Analytics)

  • Email Communication: including when you open/read emails or newsletters

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4. How I Use Your Information

Your data is used to:

  • Respond to your queries and schedule sessions

  • Deliver services (coaching, workshops, programmes)

  • Send occasional updates, resources, or newsletters (only with your consent)

  • Improve my website and user experience

  • Comply with legal and financial record-keeping requirements

I only use your personal information in ways that are lawful, respectful and relevant to our relationship.

5. Who Has Access to Your Data

Your information is not sold or shared. It may be processed by trusted third-party providers for necessary functions:

  • Wix (website platform and forms)

  • Calendly (booking)

  • Stripe (payments)

  • Google Workspace (email)

  • Google Analytics (website stats)

  • Mailerlite or similar (if I send newsletters)

All third parties are GDPR-compliant and only access data to help deliver the service.

6. How Your Data Is Stored and Protected

Your personal data is stored securely using encrypted systems, protected passwords, and reputable service providers. I regularly review data access and retention policies.

7. How Long I Keep Your Data

  • Booking and coaching notes: up to 2 years (in line with coaching/insurance practices)

  • Newsletter/email list: until you unsubscribe

  • Enquiries via forms: up to 12 months

  • Analytics/cookies: per Google/Wix settings (typically 12–26 months)

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8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data (where appropriate)

  • Withdraw consent (for emails or cookies)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commissioner (www.dataprotection.ie)

To make a request, contact me at derval@theembodiedway.ie.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in the law or services. The most recent version will always be available here.

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help t

The website function effectively, improve performance, and provide analytics.

How I Use Cookies

This website uses cookies to:

  • Ensure basic website functionality

  • Understand how visitors use the site (via Google Analytics)

  • Remember preferences (e.g., form completion)

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Types of Cookies

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the site to work properly (no consent needed)

  • Analytics Cookies: Help track site usage and improve performance (consent required)

  • Marketing Cookies: Only used if advertising is implemented (currently not in use)

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Managing Cookies

When you first visit the site, you’ll see a cookie banner with options to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

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