Privacy policy.

Effective Date: December 2014
Last Updated: August 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and subscribe to our email communications. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you subscribe to our email communications, we collect:

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Email address
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Name (if provided)
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Any additional information you voluntarily provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Pages visited and time spent on our website

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Referring website
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Device information
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2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

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Remember your preferences
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Analyze website usage
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Improve our services
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Provide personalized content
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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Send you requested newsletters and updates

Provide information about our services or products

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Respond to your inquiries
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal obligations
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Prevent fraud and ensure security
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4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

Consent: When you voluntarily provide your email address to receive communications

Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and communicate relevant information

Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

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Email delivery and management
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Website hosting and maintenance
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Analytics and performance monitoring
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These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your information to provide services to us.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

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Provide our services
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Comply with legal obligations
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Resolve disputes
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Enforce our agreements
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Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information. Contact us to request access or make corrections.

7.2 Unsubscribe

You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email

Contacting us directly at hello@beyondthechange.com

7.3 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights including:

Right to erasure (deletion of your data)

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Right to data portability
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Right to restrict processing
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Right to object to processing
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Right to withdraw consent
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7.4 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect

Request deletion of your personal information

Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the United States of America, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States of America. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on our website

Sending an email notification (if you have subscribed)

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Updating the "Last Updated" date
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12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@beyondthechange.com

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our website and email communications.

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