Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

g(IRL) + Co. (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a DBA of Coastal Counseling & Consulting, LLC, operated by LeeAnne Poloronis, MS.C, LMHC, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our coaching services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site and services.

Important Notice: g(IRL) + Co. provides life coaching services, not therapy, counseling, or mental health treatment. Coaching is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a licensed mental health professional or call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide.
• Coaching Session Information: Notes, goals, and information shared during coaching sessions or intake forms.
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store full payment card information.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent.
• Communications: Emails, messages, and other correspondence you send us.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve our coaching services
• Communicate with you about your coaching engagement
• Process payments and manage your account
• Send you relevant content, updates, and resources (you may opt out at any time)
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect the safety and security of our clients and business

4. Confidentiality

We treat all information shared in coaching sessions as confidential. We will not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• When required by law or legal process
• When there is a reasonable belief of imminent risk of harm to you or others
• When disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of g(IRL) + Co., its clients, or the public

Please note that coaching is not a legally privileged relationship in the same way as therapy. If you have concerns about confidentiality, we encourage you to discuss them directly with your coach before beginning services.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party platforms to deliver our services (such as scheduling tools, payment processors, and communication platforms). These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at info@girlandco.org.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

8. Children’s Privacy

Our coaching services are intended for individuals 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: