Michael Sime ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or contact us regarding our coaching, training, consulting, and leadership development services.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

Who We Are

Michael Sime provides professional coaching, leadership development, corporate training, and organisational consulting services to individuals and organisations worldwide.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us using the details on our Contact page.

 

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:

Information You Provide

When you complete a contact form, book a clarity call, or contact us directly, you may provide:

• Full name

• Email address

• Organisation name (optional)

• Telephone number (if provided)

• Any information you choose to include in your message

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Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the website

• Referral website

This information helps improve website performance and user experience.

 

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your enquiries

• Arrange coaching or discovery calls

• Deliver coaching, training, or consulting services

• Communicate regarding programmes or workshops

• Improve our website and services

• Meet legal or regulatory obligations

We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis to do so under applicable data protection laws.

 

Marketing Communications

If you choose to subscribe to updates or communications, we may occasionally send information about:

• Coaching programmes

• Leadership workshops

• Events

• Resources

• New services

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us directly.

Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may be used to:

• Remember your preferences

• Understand website traffic

• Improve website functionality

• Measure website performance

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
 
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party providers to operate our website and deliver services, including:

• Website hosting

• Email communication

• Scheduling and booking platforms

• Website analytics

• Video conferencing platforms

These providers process personal information only as necessary to deliver their services and are expected to maintain appropriate security standards.
 
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against:

• Unauthorised access

• Loss

• Misuse

• Alteration

• Disclosure

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
 
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Deliver our services

• Meet legal or regulatory obligations

• Resolve disputes

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.
 
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent where applicable

• Request a copy of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact page.
 
International Visitors
Michael Sime works with clients globally. Your information may therefore be processed in countries outside your own.
Where appropriate, reasonable safeguards will be used to protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
 
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for adults and professionals.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 16.
 
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
 
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us using the Contact page on this website.