Privacy Policy

Valentina Savelyeva Coaching valentinasavelyeva.com Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Valentina Savelyeva ("Coach," "I," "me," "my") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit valentinasavelyeva.com ("Website") or engage in coaching services.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, discretion, and respect.

By using this Website or engaging in coaching services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Who This Policy Applies To

This Policy applies to:

Visitors to valentinasavelyeva.com
Individuals who submit inquiry or contact forms
Clients engaged in coaching services
Individuals who download resources or sign up for communications
Individuals who communicate with me by email, phone, or messaging platforms

3. Information I Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with this Website or my services, you may provide:

Contact information — name, email address, phone number
Professional information — job title, employer, industry, career background
Personal information shared in inquiry forms — what brings you to coaching, your current situation, goals
Payment information — processed securely through third-party payment processors; I do not store payment card details
Communications — emails, messages, and other correspondence you send to me
Coaching session content — notes, reflections, and materials shared in the course of coaching

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this Website, certain information is collected automatically, including:

Device and browser information — browser type, operating system, device type
Usage data — pages visited, time spent, links clicked
IP address and approximate location
Referral source — how you arrived at this Website
Cookies and similar technologies — see Section 8

Information from Third Parties

I may receive information about you from:

Referral sources — if someone referred you to my services
Social media platforms — if you interact with my content on LinkedIn or other platforms
Scheduling and coaching platforms — tools used to manage appointments and coaching sessions

4. How I Use Your Information

I use personal information for the following purposes:

Providing and Managing Services

Responding to inquiries and consultation requests
Scheduling and conducting coaching sessions
Delivering coaching programs and related materials
Processing payments and maintaining records
Communicating with you about your coaching engagement

Operating This Website

Ensuring the Website functions correctly
Analysing usage to improve content and user experience
Maintaining security and preventing fraud

Communications

Responding to your messages and questions
Sending the information you have requested
Sending occasional updates about services, if you have opted in

Legal and Business Purposes

Complying with legal obligations
Enforcing Terms and Conditions
Protecting my rights and the rights of others

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals in the European Union, the United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with similar data protection laws, I process personal information on the following legal bases:

Contract — processing necessary to provide the coaching services you have engaged for
Legitimate interests — operating and improving the Website, responding to inquiries, and maintaining records
Consent — where you have specifically opted in to receive communications or where consent is otherwise required
Legal obligation — where processing is required to comply with applicable law

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where consent is the basis for processing.

6. Confidentiality of Coaching Information

Information shared within the coaching relationship — including session content, personal disclosures, and materials — is treated with strict confidentiality and is not used for marketing, shared with third parties, or referenced in any identifiable way without your explicit written consent.

Anonymised, non-identifiable experiences may be referenced in general terms for illustrative or educational purposes only.

7. How I Share Your Information

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

I may share information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

I work with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating this Website and delivering services, including:

Website hosting (Squarespace)
Payment processing
Scheduling and coaching platform
Email communications
Analytics

These providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes I specify.

Employer Sponsorship

Where your coaching engagement is sponsored by your employer, I will provide the documentation necessary to process the sponsorship arrangement. The content of coaching sessions remains confidential and is not shared with your employer.

Legal Requirements

I may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or where I believe disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of any person.

8. Cookies

This Website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience.

Types of Cookies Used

Essential cookies — necessary for the Website to function. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics cookies — help me understand how visitors use the Website. I use this information to improve content and structure. No personally identifying information is stored.

Preference cookies — remember your settings and preferences.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this Website. Where required by law, I will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

9. Data Retention

I retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, including:

Active client records — for the duration of the coaching relationship and a reasonable period thereafter for business records
Financial records — as required by applicable tax and accounting law (typically 7 years)
Inquiry and contact information — until the inquiry is resolved or, if no engagement follows, for a reasonable period thereafter
Website analytics data — typically aggregated and anonymised after 26 months

When personal information is no longer needed, I securely delete or anonymise it.

10. Data Security

I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

These measures include:

Secure, encrypted website hosting
Password-protected systems and platforms
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Secure communication practices

No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in risk to your rights and freedoms, I will notify you and any applicable regulatory authority as required by law.

11. International Data Transfers

My coaching practice operates globally. If you are located outside the United States, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Where required by applicable law, including the GDPR, I take appropriate steps to ensure that international transfers of personal information are protected by suitable safeguards.

If you have questions about international data transfers applicable to your situation, please contact me.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right of access — to request a copy of the personal information I hold about you.

Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to erasure — to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Right to restriction — to request that I limit the processing of your information in certain circumstances.

Right to data portability — to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests.

Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, to withdraw that consent at any time.

Right to lodge a complaint — to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country if you believe your rights have not been respected.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at coaching@valentinasavelyeva.com. I will respond within 30 days. I may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

13. Children's Privacy

This Website and coaching services are intended for adults. I do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has provided personal information through this Website, please contact me, and I will promptly delete it.

14. Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

15. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information.

I do not sell personal information.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact me at coaching@valentinasavelyeva.com.

16. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or applicable law. The date of the most recent update appears at the top of this page.

For significant changes, I will make reasonable efforts to notify affected individuals. Continued use of this Website or coaching services after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.