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Privacy Policy

How we protect and use your information

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Introduction

Focused Driven Lifestyle Coaching, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Focused Driven Coaching platform (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and web platform.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: Email address, name, password (encrypted)
  • Profile Information: Coaching goals, preferences, notes
  • Coaching Data: Session notes, goals, action items, habits, journal entries, assessments
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card numbers)
  • Communications: Messages, feedback, support requests

2. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent in app
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, crash reports
  • Location Data: General location (city/region) for timezone settings only

3. Information from Third Parties

  • Payment Processors: Transaction confirmation from Stripe
  • Authentication Services: If you sign in with social accounts (optional)

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide the Service: Enable coaching features, session tracking, goal management
  • Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features
  • Communicate with You: Send session reminders, updates, support responses
  • Process Payments: Handle subscriptions and invoicing through Stripe
  • Ensure Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
  • Analytics: Understand how users interact with the platform (anonymized data)

We will NEVER: Sell your personal information, share your coaching data with third parties for marketing, or use your data for purposes not disclosed in this policy.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Service:

  • Stripe: Payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant)
  • Cloud Hosting: Secure data storage and app infrastructure
  • Email Service: Transactional emails and notifications

Your Coach

If you are a client, your coaching data is shared with your assigned coach to facilitate your coaching relationship. Coaches are bound by professional confidentiality standards.

Legal Requirements

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

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

🔒 Encryption

Data encrypted in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest using AES-256 encryption

🔐 Secure Authentication

Passwords hashed with industry-standard algorithms (Argon2)

🛡️ Access Controls

Strict access controls and regular security audits

💾 Regular Backups

Automated backups to prevent data loss

Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access Your Data: Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you
  • Update/Correct Data: Modify inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Delete Your Data: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Export Your Data: Receive your data in a portable format (data portability)
  • Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (transactional emails still sent)
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations:

  • Active Accounts: Data retained while account is active
  • Deleted Accounts: Data deleted within 90 days of account deletion request
  • Legal Requirements: Some data retained longer if required by law (e.g., financial records: 7 years)
  • Backups: Backup copies may persist for up to 30 days after deletion

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

International Users

Our Service is operated in the United States. If you are accessing from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and its processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (authentication, security)
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Service
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect Service functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., payment processors, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Focused Driven Lifestyle Coaching, LLC

Website: CoachLyman.com

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A companion to the Focused Driven Lifestyle book, this platform helps leaders transform from "I CAN'T" to "I WILL" through clarity, agency, and influence.

📧 Automated reminders keep you on track with session notifications, action items, weekly reviews, and payment reminders.

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