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Privacy Policy-
Be Embodied

Effective Date: 25th May 2025

Website: www.beembodiedcoaching.ie

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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

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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