Cookies and Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 7 June 2025
This page explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website, lir.coach, and outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act.
1. Cookies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the website function and to collect information about how you use the site.
What cookies do I use?
The only cookies used on this site are for analytics purposes. These cookies help me understand how visitors use the website so I can improve the experience. No marketing, advertising, or profiling cookies are used.
I don't have marketing cookies - but can't get rid of the toggle. Sorry!
Consent and control
When you first visit the site, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use analytics cookies.
You can accept or reject analytics cookies at any time.
Strictly necessary cookies (those required for the site to function) do not require consent.
You can withdraw your consent or change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link at the bottom of the site.
What data do analytics cookies collect?
Analytics cookies may collect information such as:
Your IP address (anonymised where possible)
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Device type
This information is used only in aggregate to understand website usage and is not used to identify you personally.
2. Contact and Sign-up Forms
What data do I collect?
If you use a form to contact me or sign up for a programme, I will collect the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message).
How is your data used?
Your data is used solely to respond to your enquiry or to provide the service you have requested. I do not use your contact details for marketing unless you have explicitly opted in.
Who can access your data?
Your data is only accessible to people working on this website (primarily myself). It is not shared with third parties unless required by law.
How long is your data kept?
Your data is retained as long as necessary to fulfil your request or as required for legal or contractual reasons.
GDPR compliance
By submitting a form, you acknowledge that you have read this privacy policy and consent to your data being used as described above.
If you sign up for marketing communications, you will be asked for explicit consent.
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time.
3. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw your consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details provided on the website.
4. Data Security
I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
5. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please get in touch using the contact form.
This policy is written in plain English to ensure transparency and clarity for all website visitors, including those from the UK and Europe. Your privacy and trust are important to me.