PRIVACY, DATA & COOKIE POLICY

Effective from: 12/11/25

1. Introduction

Welcome to DrClareB Coaching (“we”, “us”, “our”).
Your privacy matters. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law.

By using our website, attending workshops, subscribing to emails, or receiving coaching, you agree to this policy.

2. Who We Are

DrClareB 

Dr Claree Boultby Coaching
drclareb@gmail.com

www.drclareb.com

@dr_clareb

We are the data controller responsible for your personal information. Contact us with any questions.

3. What We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Make an enquiry

  • Sign up for newsletters or events

  • Work with us 1:1, in groups, or at workshops

  • Use our website

Types of data collected include:

  • Contact details: name, email, phone, address

  • Coaching information: forms, notes, goals, reflections

  • Event details: registrations, attendance

  • Payment details: processed securely through service providers

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, cookies

  • Marketing preferences: newsletter engagement

  • Sensitive information: wellbeing or health data shared voluntarily, processed only with explicit consent

We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18 years old.

4. How and Why We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Deliver coaching and manage sessions

  • Organise workshops, talks, and events

  • Send newsletters, updates, and resources (if subscribed)

  • Process payments and maintain business records

  • Improve our website, services, and client experience

  • Comply with legal, financial, and insurance obligations

We do not sell or rent your information.

5. Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on:

  • Contract: to deliver services

  • Consent: for newsletters, marketing, or wellbeing info

  • Legal obligation: for accounting or records

  • Legitimate interest: to manage our business securely

Consent can be withdrawn anytime by contacting us.

6. Marketing & Communications

If you subscribe, we may send updates, insights, and event information.
Unsubscribe anytime via the link in our emails or by contacting us.
We maintain a suppression list to prevent accidental re-addition.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience:

  • Essential cookies: necessary for website operation

  • Analytics cookies: understand visitor behaviour

  • Marketing cookies: track engagement with promotions (if applicable)

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Essential cookies always run, non-essential only with consent. Learn more at allaboutcookies.org.

8. Sharing Your Data

We only share data when necessary with trusted service providers who help us operate our business.
All providers are required to process your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.
If data is processed outside the UK/EEA, safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or UK adequacy decisions are used.

9. Data Retention

Type

Retention

Reason

Coaching & client records

Up to 2 years after last contact

Professional & insurance purposes

Financial & transaction data

7 years

Legal/tax requirements

Marketing & newsletter data

Until you unsubscribe

Consent management

Data is deleted or anonymised after these periods.

10. Data Security

We protect your data using:

  • Password protection & encryption

  • Secure storage & backups

  • Access limited to authorised personnel

  • Regular security reviews

In case of a data breach, we follow ICO guidance and notify you if required.

11. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct or delete it

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request your data in portable format

Exercise your rights by contacting [insert email].
If unsatisfied, you can complain to the ICO at www.ico.org.uk.

12. Accountability & Updates

We maintain internal records of our data processing activities to ensure compliance.
This policy may be updated occasionally; the latest version is always on this page with the “Effective Date.”

13. Contact

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data:

Dr ClareB Coaching
📧 drclareb@gmail.com
🌐 www.drclareb.com

Instagram: dr_clareb