At Bear Within Coaching , your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit bearwithincoaching.com, sign up for coaching services, or access free resources.
By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Personal Information you provide directly (such as name, email address, phone number, billing details, coaching intake responses).
Usage Data automatically collected when you visit the website (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent).
Cookies & Tracking Technologies (see Section 5).
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Deliver coaching services, digital downloads, or resources you request
Communicate with you via email or newsletters (you can unsubscribe anytime)
Improve our website, services, and offerings
Process payments securely (via trusted third-party payment processors)
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, we process your personal data only when we have a legal basis, such as:
Your consent (e.g., signing up for a newsletter)
Contractual necessity (e.g., providing coaching you purchased)
Legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting)
Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, marketing to clients)
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it only with:
Service providers (e.g., email platforms, scheduling apps, payment processors) who help us run the business
Legal authorities if required by law
All service providers are required to keep your data secure.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
Improve website functionality
Analyze website traffic and trends
Personalize your experience
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here, or as required by law (e.g., tax or accounting records).
7. Data Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
EU/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR):
Right to access your data
Right to correct inaccurate data
Right to request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict or object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent at any time
California (CCPA/CPRA):
Right to know what personal information we collect
Right to request deletion of personal information
Right to opt-out of sale/sharing of personal information (we do not sell data)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and stored in the U.S. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: