Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 25, 2025
Empowering Pathways Leadership Development (“Empowering Pathways,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. It applies to our website, events, and services that link to this notice (collectively, the “Services”).
If you have questions, contact us at info@empoweringpathways.com or [mailing address].
1) Information we collect
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Information you provide: contact forms, event registrations, downloads, newsletter sign-ups, inquiries, surveys, or when you book consultations (e.g., name, email, phone, organization, role, message content).
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Client & engagement data: details you share during discovery, coaching, mentoring, or training (e.g., goals, availability, preferences).
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Payment & billing: handled by third-party processors; we do not store full payment card details.
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Usage data: IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, referring URLs, timestamps, and approximate location (via cookies or analytics).
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Communications: email exchanges, notes from calls/meetings, support messages.
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Event tools: if we host webinars/meetings (e.g., Zoom), those platforms may collect your name, email, and participation data.
2) How we use information
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Provide, secure, and improve the Services.
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Respond to inquiries; schedule calls; deliver proposals and statements of work.
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Register you for events; send confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups.
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Send educational content, newsletters, or marketing (you can unsubscribe anytime).
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Analyze site performance and understand content effectiveness.
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Comply with law, prevent fraud, and enforce our agreements.
3) Legal bases (EEA/UK visitors)
Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we process data based on: consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests (e.g., improving Services, communicating with you), and legal obligations.
4) Cookies & analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site and understand usage. We may use tools such as Google Analytics. You can control cookies via your browser or, where provided, our cookie banner. Some features may not work without cookies.
5) Sharing information
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:
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Service providers/“processors” (e.g., website host, email service, scheduling, analytics, webinar platforms, payment processors) under contracts that limit their use of data.
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Professional advisors and legal authorities if required by law, safety, or to protect rights.
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Business transfers: if we merge, reorganize, or sell assets, information may transfer as part of that transaction.
6) Marketing choices
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Email: click Unsubscribe in any marketing email or email info@empoweringpathways.com.
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Cookies/Ad preferences: manage in your browser or device; see Google’s Ad Settings for interest-based ads.
7) Your rights
Depending on your location, you may request access, correction, deletion, portability, or restriction of your personal data, or object to certain processing. You can also withdraw consent where applicable. To exercise rights, email info@empoweringpathways.com. We may verify your identity before responding.
California residents: we do not “sell” personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA. You may request disclosure or deletion of certain data, subject to exceptions.
8) Data retention
We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Example targets:
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General inquiries/forms: up to 24 months.
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Client/project records: typically 7 years after the engagement (or as required by law).
Actual retention may vary by record type.
9) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; please use caution when sharing information online.
10) Children’s privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). If we learn we collected data from a child without appropriate consent, we will delete it. Contact info@empoweringpathways.com.
11) Third-party links
Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal information.
12) Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the new version with a new “Last updated” date. Material changes may be highlighted on the site.
Contact: info@empoweringpathways.com • [mailing address]
