Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [01-07-2025]

1. Introduction

Happy Hour Coaching is committed to safeguarding your personal data. This Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you share via our website https://www.happyhourcoaching.co.uk and through email contact.

2. Data Controller

We are the data controller under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Contact:
Email: thegethappyhour@gmail.com

3. Personal Data We Collect

  • Direct inputs: name, email address (via contact form, subscription, or emails), phone number if provided

  • Optional coach info: background details shared during discovery calls

  • Technical info: IP address, browser type, cookies (via website)

4. How We Use Your Data

We process data to:

  • Respond to contact enquiries and schedule discovery calls (contractual necessity)

  • Send newsletters and updates, only with your consent (PECR/GDPR)

  • Improve our website experience

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

  • Processing is necessary to fulfil our contract with you (e.g. discovery calls)

  • We seek clear consent for newsletters and subscriptions

6. Cookies & Technical Tools

We use essential cookies and may use analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics). You’ll be asked to consent before non-essential cookies are stored.

7. Data Sharing & Transfers

We do not share your personal data with third parties except:

  • Service providers (e.g., email platform, analytics)—all under Data Processing Agreements

  • If required by law (e.g., court orders)

  • Outside EEA. If needed, only via approved safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses)

8. Data Security

Your data is protected by encryption, secure servers, and access control. We minimise access and use privacy-by-design principles

9. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for:

  • Contractual obligations (e.g., discovery session follow-ups)

  • Legal compliance
    We regularly evaluate retention needs.

10. Your Legal Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights to:

  • Access, rectify, or erase your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (though we appreciate you contacting us first)

To exercise any right, email thegethappyhour@gmail.com.

11. Children's Data

Our services are intended for adults (18+). We do not knowingly seek or retain children's data.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. The "Effective Date" at the top will indicate the latest version. We’ll notify subscribers of major revisions.

13. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about your data, please reach out:
Email: thegethappyhour@gmail.com

Key compliance highlights

  • Aligns with GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018 principles

  • Meets PECR obligations for email marketing and cookies

  • Includes mechanisms for obtaining and processing consent lawfully

  • Advises clients of their rights and your breach management practices