Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12 May 2025

At Sharon Whale Coaching and Advisory we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our websitewww.sharonwhale.co.uk and use our services.

1. Who We Are

Sharon Whale Coaching & Advisory
Email: sharon@sharonwhale.co.uk
Data Controller: Sharon Whale 

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): name, email address, phone number.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited.
• Payment Details: if applicable, processed securely through third-party providers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide coaching services and respond to enquiries.
• Send you updates, newsletters, and marketing (only with consent).
• Improve our services and website experience.
• Fulfil legal or contractual obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: where you have given clear permission.
• Contractual necessity: to perform our services.
• Legal obligation: to comply with the law.
• Legitimate interests: to grow and improve our business.

5. Data Sharing and Storage

• We do not sell or rent your data.
• We may share data with service providers (e.g., website hosts, email platforms).
• Data is stored securely, and we take steps to protect it.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser. 

7. Your Data Protection Rights

You have rights under UK data protection law including:

• Right to access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object
• Right to data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at sharon@sharonwhale.co.uk

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Please check back periodically.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at sharon@sharonwhale.co.uk.