Last updated December 7th, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with sandwestlake.com (“Site”).
This Site is owned and operated by Sandy Westlake Coach & Mentor, based in Italy, and complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the requirements of the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali.
Privacy Policy
1. Data Controller
Data Controller:
Sandy Westlake Coach & Mentor
Via di Sant'Eligio, 2
00186 Roma, Italia
Email: [your email]
2. Personal Data We Collect
A. Information you provide directly
When you interact with the Site, you may provide:
Name
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Information shared in contact forms
Information provided during scheduling via Calendly
B. Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we may collect:
IP address
Device and browser type
Pages visited
Time spent on the Site
Cookies and similar tracking tools (see Cookie Policy)
C. Payment information
This site does not directly collect payment information unless you integrate payments in the future.
If payments are added, they will be processed securely by third parties, and full card details will not be stored by us.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
We process your data only when justified under GDPR:
A. To respond to messages or service inquiries
Legal basis: Performance of a contract / legitimate interest.
B. To schedule appointments or consultations via Calendly
Legal basis: Performance of a contract.
C. To send optional marketing emails (if you opt in)
Legal basis: Consent.
D. For analytics and website improvement (Google Analytics)
Legal basis: Consent through the cookie banner.
E. To comply with legal obligations
(e.g., accounting, regulatory requirements)
4. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data may be used for:
Responding to contact form submissions
Delivering coaching sessions and follow-up communications
Scheduling consultations via Calendly
Sending updates or marketing emails (only when consent is given)
Understanding how visitors use the Site (Google Analytics – with consent)
Maintaining and improving the Site
We do not sell your data or share it for advertising without consent.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
Your data may be processed by third parties solely to enable the functioning of this Site:
Squarespace (website hosting & forms)
Stores form submissions and provides hosting infrastructure.
Calendly (appointment scheduling)
Processes the data needed to schedule sessions and send confirmations.
Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
Activated only after consent; collects anonymous usage data.
These providers may transfer data outside the EU, primarily to the United States.
Transfers are protected under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards required by GDPR.
6. Cookies
This Site uses essential and non-essential cookies.
Non-essential cookies (analytics, tracking) are only activated after explicit user consent.
For more information, please refer to the Cookie Policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
Contact form submissions: up to 24 months
Coaching client information: up to 10 years (legal requirement in Italy)
Scheduling information (Calendly): retained according to Calendly’s policy
Analytics data: as determined by Google’s retention settings
Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe
8. Your GDPR Rights
As an EU resident, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
File a complaint with the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali
To exercise any rights, contact: sandywestlake@hotmail.com
9. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls.
No online service can guarantee absolute security, but we take all reasonable precautions.
10. International Data Transfers
Some third-party services (Squarespace, Calendly, Google) may process data outside the EU.
When this occurs, we ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions
Additional security measures
11. Use of the Site by Minors
This Site and coaching services are not intended for individuals under 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
This Policy may be updated from time to time.
The “Last updated” date will indicate the latest version.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact:
Sandy Westlake Coach & Mentor
Email: sandywestlake@hotmail.com
Via di Sant'Eligio, 2
00186 Roma, Italia