GCC Privacy Policy
To maintain GDPR compliance, we have updated our Privacy Policy to describe how the GCC, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from you when you access the Global Coaches Coalition.
These policies will make it clear to you how we use your data and how you can access it.
Data Collected and Received by The GCC
Personally Identifiable Information
We collect personally identifiable information in various ways, including, but not limited to, when a user registers on our website, requests our service, fills out a form related to our products, purchases a product, or requests for support.
You may be asked for your name, email address, and billing information only when it is appropriate. We only collect personally identifiable information if you voluntarily submit it to us. You can refuse to supply such information, but doing so might prevent you from engaging in our content and programs.
We do not and will not sell your personal information to third parties. That’s just wrong.
Non-Personal Identifiable Information
We may collect non-personal identifiable information about users whenever they interact with us. The non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the device being used to access our site, and technical information such as the operating system or other similar information when a user visits our site.
We use this information to serve you better. The extent of information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access our website. Example: Some page designs don’t work on certain browsers, and the system automatically changes the format to accommodate a particular browser.
Cookie Policy
The Global Coaches Coalition and certain 3rd-party applications enabled by the GCC use “cookies” to enhance your experience.
These cookies are used to store information such as products in your cart, triggers for push notifications, the programs in which you are currently enrolled, and the infamous Google Analytics tracking information.
Your web browser places cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about your activities or preferences. If you do not wish to accept cookies in connection with the GCC, you must delete and block or disable cookies via your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of certain GCC services or notifications.
How We Use Collected Data
The Global Coaches Coalition always maintains that you, as the owner, are the primary controller of your data. We only process this data. We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To personalize your experience: Programs in which you may have enrolled, Purchases you have made, etc. We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our members as a group use the services and resources provided by the GCC.
- To improve GCC: We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
- To improve customer service: Your information helps us to respond more effectively to your customer service requests and support needs.
- To administer a content, promotion, survey, or other feature: To send you the information you agreed to receive about topics we think will interest you. For example, when you raise a support or member question, you will receive emails from our customer support specialist or the member specialist, or when you opt-in to our mailing list, you will receive emails that may include GCC news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.
- As required by applicable law, legal process, or regulation: For Billing, account management, and other administrative matters or for investigative and preventive measures against site abuse.
We will always ask for your consent if we want to use your information for a specific purpose not listed above. For example, we may publish testimonials or feature customer stories to promote our products or services. We will always ask for consent prior to posting any information for promotional purposes.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
The GCC will disclose or share your information only under the below circumstances:
- User’s Request: The GCC will share your data with YOU based on your request and instructions.
- Legal Compliance: If requested by a legal authority, the GCC may disclose your information that we determine to be in accordance or required by any applicable law.
- Enforcement: The GCC also reserves the right to disclose user information to investigate, prevent, or take action against illegal activities, suspected fraud, or situations involving a physical threat to any such persons.
- Consent: GCC may share your information with other 3rd party services only when we have your consent to do so. It is a part of running a website that has many moving parts (purchases, programs, events) – See the next point.
- Third-Party Service Providers and Partners: The GCC works with third-party service providers and partners to provide payment processing, analysis, and other services, which may require them to access or use your information. If a service provider needs to access your information to perform services, they do so under instruction from GCC, including abiding by policies and procedures designed to protect your information. To the GCC’s knowledge, our 3rd party Service Providers and Partners are in compliance with GDPR. Please email us for additional information. Please check below for a list of GCC’s’ partners:
- Google Analytics – data collection and analysis – Privacy Policy
- Member Press – Purchases and Membership system – Privacy Policy
- Buddy Press (division of WordPress) – group and community system – Privacy Policy
- PayPal – payment processing – Privacy Policy
- Stripe – payment processing – Privacy Policy
- Google Notification – for push notifications – Privacy Policy
- aWeber – Email Marketing and newsletters – Privacy Policy
6. For our Services: We require our employees to have access to systems that store and process your data. This primarily serves the purpose of problem diagnostic or troubleshooting. For example, to diagnose a problem you may have with our services, our employees may need access to your data. All employees are prohibited from viewing your data for any reason unless absolutely necessary to do so.
Data Deletion
You, at any time, may request the deletion of your personal data. You may email service@coachcoalition.org to request data deletion. Data deletion results in removing your account and the corresponding data. Understand that deleting your account removes your ability to partake in the social nature of our community. See below.
We may be unable to delete your data for certain reasons:
- While you are attending courses or presentations: Your data is imperative for us to keep track of where you are in our programs. Interacting with our services is impossible without your data.
- For the storage of your records: Your progress in presentations and offerings is maintained by our server while you are involved with our programs. There is no ability for you to interact and participate without our ability to track your progress.
- In matters of dispute: In case of legal disputes, we can refuse the deletion of your data until the dispute is resolved and a satisfactory conclusion has been drawn.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. As our company grows and evolves, we’ll continue to focus on strengthening and improving our privacy practices and tools for your benefit.
We encourage you to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping protect the personal information we collect. Kindly make it your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of any modifications.
User Rights
EU Users have certain statutory rights in relation to their personal data. Users may have the right to request or delete any personal information stored on the GCC’s website. Please contact us at: service@coachcoalition.org
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at service@coachcoalition.org