Effective Date: July 2, 2025

Welcome to The Lighter Life Coach website. Your privacy matters deeply to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our site or use our services.

Who we are

Our website address is: https://thelighterlifecoach.com
This site is owned and operated by Chelsea Mezzell, founder of The Lighter Life Coach.

Email Subscriptions

When you enter your email to subscribe to our newsletter, download a free resource, register for an event, or access exclusive content, we collect your email address and (if provided) your name.

We use this information to:

  • Send you updates, coaching tips, and promotional content related to The Lighter Life Coach and The Lighter Living Collective
  • Share resources, blog posts, or event invitations we believe will support your health and personal growth journey
  • Occasionally ask for feedback or offer coaching services that may interest you

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email. We respect your inbox and your privacy—your email will never be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

We use [insert the name of your email service provider—e.g., MailerLite, Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.] to securely store and manage email subscriptions. Their privacy policy is available [insert link].

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. You can review Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if connected to Gravatar) may be visible to the public alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images posted on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.

If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will determine if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

If you log in, we use cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last two days, and screen option cookies last a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login stays active for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.

If you edit or publish a post, a cookie with no personal data will be saved, simply noting the post ID. It expires after one day.

Analytics

We use third-party services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our website and improve your experience. These services may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity. This data is anonymized and used solely for internal insights.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and platforms to schedule appointments, manage coaching sessions, offer downloads, or process payments. These services may collect and process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their terms and privacy policies for more information.

Payments

All payment transactions are processed securely through third-party services such as [Stripe/PayPal/etc.]. We do not store or have access to your full credit card information. Please refer to their privacy policies to understand how your payment data is handled:

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that personal information from a child has been collected without verified parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

Embedded content from other websites

Posts on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves just as if you visited the source site.

These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content—especially if you are logged into those websites.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.

We do not sell or trade your data. Any data shared is only for functionality, spam detection, or legal compliance.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are kept indefinitely to help recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically.

If you register on the website (if registration is enabled), we store the personal info you provide in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete your information anytime—except your username. Site admins can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. You can also ask us to erase your data—excluding any we’re required to keep for administrative, legal, or security reasons.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to ensure site safety and reduce abuse.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for legal and operational reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the site after any updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

Have questions about your privacy or how we handle your data?
Contact Chelsea at: [email protected] – I’m happy to help.