PRIVACY POLICY


Effective Date: November 2022

Success Redefined ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.gailmeriel.com (the "Site"), in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and, where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

a. Personal Information You Provide

You may provide this voluntarily via contact forms, newsletter signups, purchases, or bookings:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Payment details

  • Any other personal data you choose to share

b. Automatically Collected Data

When you interact with our Site, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and OS

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referrer URL

We collect this data using cookies and similar technologies.

2. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis, such as:

  • Consent – You have given clear consent to process your data.

  • Contract – Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.

  • Legal obligation – Processing is necessary for compliance with the law.

  • Legitimate interests – Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., improving services, marketing), provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide services and fulfill requests

  • Send newsletters and promotional materials

  • Manage events, coaching sessions, and programs

  • Process payments securely

  • Respond to inquiries or feedback

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Ensure legal compliance and protect our rights

4. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to data processing

  • Port your data to another service provider

  • Withdraw consent at any time (if processing was based on consent)

  • Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (CCPA, if applicable)

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., ICO, if in the UK/EU)

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [insert email address].

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze site usage

  • Personalize content

  • Remember user preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings or through our cookie banner (if applicable).

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share your information with:

  • Email marketing providers (e.g., ConvertKit, Mailchimp)

  • Scheduling tools (e.g., Calendly)

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

When we share data with third parties or transfer it outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Security Measures

We use reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn we have done so, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Continued use of the Site signifies acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Success Redefined
Email: gail@gailmeriel.com
Website: www.gailmeriel.com