PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 18.3.2025
At Parenting Divergent Minds, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our services, as well as your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Data Controller
The data controller for your personal data is:
Parenting Divergent Minds
Sicily
[Your Email Address]
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, etc.
Health and Medical Information: Any specific health or neurodivergence-related data that you voluntarily provide to facilitate your coaching services (this will be handled with care and only used for the purpose of providing relevant coaching) according to GDPR Article 9.
Communication Data: Emails, messages, or other communications you send to us.
Payment Information: Billing details for coaching sessions (if applicable).
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:
To Provide Coaching Services: To schedule and deliver coaching sessions and personalized support tailored to your needs.
To Communicate with You: Responding to your inquiries, providing support, or sending you relevant information related to our services.
To Manage Payments: To process transactions for services rendered.
For Compliance with Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may need to collect and retain certain data to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
4. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data in a transparent, secure, and lawful manner. Specifically, we may use your data for:
Providing coaching services
Sending confirmation or reminder emails for sessions
Handling any payments or invoicing
Responding to requests or inquiries
Marketing (if you opt-in to receive information)
5. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under the GDPR, we are required to have a legal basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following legal bases:
Consent: You have given us explicit consent to process your data (e.g., by signing up for coaching services).
Contractual Necessity: The processing of your data is necessary to perform the contract between us (providing coaching services).
Legal Obligation: We may process your data to comply with legal obligations.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. If you stop using our services, we will delete or anonymize your personal data, unless retention is required by law (e.g., for tax or accounting purposes).
7. Your Rights Under the GDPR
As an individual residing in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the GDPR:
Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data that we hold.
Right to Rectification: You can request the correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances (e.g., if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected).
Right to Restriction of Processing: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your data in certain situations.
Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].
8. Sharing Your Data
We do not share your personal data with third parties unless it is necessary to provide our services (e.g., payment processors, or contractors who assist us in delivering services). Any third parties we work with are bound by confidentiality agreements and are required to handle your data in compliance with GDPR.
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We use secure communication channels (e.g., encrypted email) and regularly review our data security practices.
10. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside the EEA. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data, in compliance with GDPR.
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us improve website functionality and gather analytics. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your personal data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Parenting Divergent Minds
[Your Contact Information]
[Your Email Add