Privacy Policy for Meira Cohns
Effective Date: [4/17/2026]
I, Meira Cohns, am committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and other state-level privacy laws where applicable. I operate as a sole proprietorship in the State of Florida. For purposes of this policy, "I," "me," and "my" refer to Meira Cohns as an individual business owner and, where applicable under GDPR, as the data controller.
1. Data Controller
I am the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Contact Information:
Email: hello@meiracohns.com
Business Address: 2661 Executive Center Circle W, Tallahassee, FL 32301
2. Information I Collect
I collect personal information solely through Google Forms. The types of information I may collect include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Any personal information you voluntarily provide (e.g., goals, challenges, background details)
I do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to provide it.
3. How I Collect Information
Your information is collected when you:
- Fill out a form on my website
- Submit inquiries or requests for coaching services
The form is a third-party service provided by Articulation, and your information may be processed and stored on Articulation's servers. I encourage you to review Articulation's Privacy Policy to understand how Articulation handles your data.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), I process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you voluntarily submit your information
- Contractual necessity: To provide requested services
- Legitimate interests: To communicate and improve my services
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting me.
5. How I Use Your Information
I use your personal information to:
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
- Provide life coaching services
- Manage client relationships
- Improve my services
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration.
6. U.S. State Privacy Rights
If you are a resident of a state with a comprehensive privacy law (such as California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or Utah), you may have rights including:
- Right to Know: Request details about the personal information I collect, use, and disclose
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information (where applicable)
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: I do not sell or share personal information for targeted advertising purposes
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be treated differently for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, contact me using the information below.
7. Categories of Personal Information Collected (CCPA Disclosure)
In the past 12 months, I may have collected:
- Identifiers (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
- Customer Records Information (information you provide in forms)
- Internet Activity (limited to interactions with my forms, if applicable)
I collect this information directly from you via the form on the website.
8. Information Sharing and Disclosure
I only share your information with:
- Articulation form data collection and storage
- Service providers necessary to operate my business, where applicable, under confidentiality obligations
I do not sell or rent personal information.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred outside your country, including to the United States, where Google's servers may be located. I rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses where required by applicable law.
10. Data Retention
I retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Fulfill legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
You may request deletion at any time by emailing me at [hello@meiracohns.com] with the subject "Personal Data Deletion Request."
11. Your GDPR Rights
If you are in the EEA, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent
Contact me to exercise these rights.
12. Data Security
I implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system can guarantee complete security.
13. Third-Party Services
I use Articulation's forms to collect data. I recommend reviewing Articulation's privacy practices to understand how your information is handled.
14. Cookies and Tracking
I do not use cookies or tracking technologies beyond what may be used by standard website hosting or Google Forms.
15. Children's Privacy
My services are not directed to children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you believe I have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact me immediately.
16. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date. Your continued use of my services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
17. Contact Information
If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, contact:
Meira Cohns
Email: hello@meiracohns.com
18. Legal Compliance and Complaints
- GDPR (EEA Residents): You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
- U.S. Residents: You may contact your state Attorney General or consumer protection office if you believe your rights have been violated.
- Florida Law: This policy is governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Under the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA), I am required to notify you in the event of a data breach affecting your personal information. Under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), I am prohibited from engaging in deceptive or unfair business practices, including misleading privacy practices.