Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Dr. Tara Youngblood ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website youngbloodcoaching.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Site, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase products, or engage with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our email newsletter via Kit (formerly ConvertKit)
• Fill out a contact or application form
• Schedule a consultation via Calendly
• Purchase products through affiliate links
• Communicate with us via email or social media

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URLs and pages visited
• Time and date of visits
• Device identifiers

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices, please see Section 7 (Cookie Policy) below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services
• To send you newsletters, marketing communications, and updates (with your consent)
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To process transactions and send related information
• To analyze usage trends and improve our Site and services
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your data (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and marketing, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including email marketing (Kit/ConvertKit), analytics, hosting, and scheduling (Calendly).
• Affiliate Partners: When you click on affiliate product links, those third-party sites have their own privacy policies.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as a business asset.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Website analytics data is retained for up to 26 months.

7. Cookie Policy

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to distinguish you from other users. This helps us provide you with a good experience and allows us to improve our Site.

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled. They include cookies for security, network management, and accessibility.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use these to improve our Site's performance and content.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. These cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners.
• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

7.2 Managing Cookies

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept All Cookies: Consent to all cookie categories.
• Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to accept or decline.
• Decline: Reject all non-essential cookies.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

8. Your Rights

8.1 GDPR Rights (EEA, UK, Switzerland)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

8.2 CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA and CPRA:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell your personal information. If this changes, you will have the right to opt out.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Request that we limit the use of sensitive personal information to what is necessary.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate product links, social media platforms, and scheduling services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data protection rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us at:

If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your data protection concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.