PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 4 September 2025

This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and protect any personal information that you provide when using this website.

I am committed to protecting your privacy. If I ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified, you can be assured it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

I may update this policy from time to time. When I do, I will revise the “last updated” date above. You should check this page regularly to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

Who I Am

I am the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me at:

Stay Curious Coaching
Email: Stay Curious Address
Postal Address: Willow Cottage, 20 High St, Clifton Hampden, Abingdon,OX14 3EQ

What Information I Collect

I may collect the following information:

Your name
Contact details including email address and phone number
Information relevant to customer surveys, coaching sessions, or offers

Why I Collect This Information (Lawful Bases)

Under the UK GDPR, I must have a lawful basis for processing your personal information. I may use your data for the following reasons:

Contractual necessity: to deliver coaching services or respond to enquiries.
Consent: if you sign up to receive newsletters or marketing communications.
Legitimate interest: to improve my services and understand client needs.
Legal obligation: if required to comply with the law.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect for:

Internal record keeping
Delivering and improving services
Occasionally sending promotional emails about services or offers you may find useful (if you have opted in)
Contacting you for feedback or market research (via email, phone, or mail, if you have agreed)
Customising the website experience according to your interests

Data Retention

I will only keep your personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Typically, I retain client information for up to two years after services have ended, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your Rights

You have the following rights under the UK GDPR:

The right to access the data I hold about you
The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
The right to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
The right to restrict how I use your data
The right to object to my processing of your data (e.g. for marketing)
The right to request transfer of your data to another service (data portability)
The right to withdraw consent at any time, where consent is the lawful basis for processing

To exercise these rights, please email me at: stay curious email

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.

Security

I am committed to ensuring that your information is secure. I use appropriate technical, physical, and managerial procedures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

A cookie is a small file that may be placed on your computer’s hard drive with your permission. Cookies help analyse web traffic and improve your experience by tailoring the website to your preferences.

I use cookies to:

Analyse website traffic (using anonymous statistical data)
Improve how the website works

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your settings to decline them. Please note that some website features may not function properly if you disable cookies.

Where non-essential cookies (such as analytics or tracking cookies) are used, I will ask for your consent through a cookie banner or settings tool when you first visit the website.

Links to Other Websites

My website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you leave this site, I do not have any control over external websites. I cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide on other sites, and those sites are not governed by this policy.

Sharing Your Information

I will never sell or lease your personal data. I may only share your information if required to do so by law, or with trusted service providers (such as email newsletter providers or payment processors) who help me deliver my services. In such cases, I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

If your data is transferred outside the UK (for example, if I use a service provider based overseas), I will ensure adequate protection through UK-approved safeguards.

Controlling Your Personal Information

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or contacting me directly.
You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you at any time.
You can ask me to correct or delete any inaccurate information.