Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2026

Cathy Aitchison, located in New York, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.cathyaitchison.com, book sessions, sign up for newsletters, or interact with our services (collectively, the "Services").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment information (processed securely via third-party providers), and any details you provide in contact forms, booking requests, or session inquiries.

• Health-Related or Session Information: If relevant to our coaching services, you may voluntarily share information about your emotional well-being, experiences, or goals (e.g., during intake or sessions). We treat this sensitively.

• Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on site, and cookies/referrers (for analytics and site functionality).

• From Third Parties: Information from payment processors, scheduling tools (e.g., Calendly), or email services (e.g., Mailchimp) as needed for operations.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our Services (e.g., schedule sessions, send confirmations/reminders).

• Communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries, send newsletters if you opt-in).

• Process payments and manage bookings.

• Comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, or enforce our terms.

• Analyze site usage for improvements (anonymized where possible).

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

• Service providers (e.g., Zoom for sessions, payment processors like Stripe/PayPal, email platforms) who are bound by confidentiality.

• As required by law, court order, or to protect rights/safety.

• In the event of a business transfer (e.g., merger), with notice where feasible.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tools for essential functions, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and marketing (if applicable). You can manage preferences via your browser or our cookie banner. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions).

• Opt out of marketing emails (unsubscribe link provided).

• Withdraw consent where we rely on it (may limit Services). Contact us at Cathy@cathyaitchison.com to exercise rights.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we have, we will delete it.

8. International Users

If you access from outside the U.S., your information may transfer to and be processed in the U.S., subject to U.S. laws.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions: Cathy Aitchison

Email: cathy@cathyaitchison.com

Address: NY