Privacy Policy for Dr. Amanda McNeil

Effective Date: September 22, 2024

This Privacy Policy outlines how Amanda C. McNeil ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information gathered through the website [insert website URL] ("the Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Payment details (where applicable)

  • Any other personal information you choose to provide (e.g., messages or requests via contact forms, event registrations, counseling inquiries)

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect non-personal information related to your interaction with the Site, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referral source (e.g., the website or service that directed you to the Site)

  • Pages viewed, duration of visit, and similar usage data

We collect this information using cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., receiving newsletters or contacting you for counseling services).

Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.

Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving the Site, managing our operations) unless your data protection rights override those interests.

Legal Obligation: We may process personal data to comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services, including counseling, speaking engagements, and event registration.

  • To communicate with you (e.g., responding to inquiries, sending newsletters, marketing materials, or service-related notifications).

  • To improve the Site’s content and functionality, ensuring the best possible user experience.

  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

  • To enforce our website terms and policies or protect the rights, property, or safety of us and our users.

4. How We Share Your Information

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party vendors and service providers to help us operate the Site and our business, including web hosting, email distribution, payment processing, or customer service. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it in accordance with our instructions.

Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to (i) comply with a legal obligation, (ii) protect and defend our rights or property, (iii) prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing, or (iv) protect the personal safety of users or the public.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, provided that the receiving party agrees to abide by the terms of this Privacy Policy.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

If you are a resident of certain jurisdictions, including the EEA, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Right of Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we have about you.

  • Right of Deletion: You can request that we erase your personal data, subject to certain conditions.

  • Right to Object or Restrict: You can request that we stop or restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.

  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format or have it transferred to another service provider.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@mcneilcoaching.com

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information and improve your browsing experience on the Site. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but please note that some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law. When no longer needed, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your home country. By providing your information, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to the U.S. in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

11. Your California Privacy Rights (For California Residents)

Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to:

  • Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about them.

  • Request the deletion of their personal data.

  • Opt-out of the sale of their personal data (although we do not sell personal data).

  • Receive equal service and pricing, even if they exercise their privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, California residents may contact us at [insert contact information]. We will respond to verifiable requests in accordance with the CCPA.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.