Current: Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy

 

Last Updated: August 4, 2025

 

WHO WE ARE

 

Welcome to Merge Creative, LLC, doing business as Business Coaching for Creatives (“we,” “us,” or “our”), where we help midlife creatives and professionals evolve their experience into meaningful work through coaching, tools, and community. This Privacy Policy applies to all of our websites, online services, and digital properties (collectively, the “Service”) and governs how we collect, use, and protect your information.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page and the date updated above. Continued use of the Service after any change constitutes your consent to the updated terms.

 

 

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

 

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information, and the choices you have with that information.

 

 

PERSONAL INFORMATION

 

When you register for a program, attend an event, or subscribe to our email list, we may collect personally identifiable information, including:

 

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Billing and credit card information

  • Phone number

  • Location (optional)

We may share this information with our trusted partners, contractors, or event hosts solely for the purpose of delivering services you’ve signed up for. We do not sell your personal information to unaffiliated third parties.

We may disclose your personal information:

 

  • To comply with legal obligations (court orders, legal process, etc.)

  • To protect our rights or the safety of others

  • To service providers working on our behalf under confidentiality agreements

 

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

We may collect non-personally identifiable information, such as:

 

  • IP addresses

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

 

  • Improve your experience on our site

  • Remember your preferences

  • Track performance and engagement

  • Authenticate users

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit your access to some features.

 

 

VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE

 

Any personal information you voluntarily share in public forums (like comments, profile pages, or workshops) may be viewed and used by others. You are responsible for what you choose to share. You can update your privacy settings and profile information at any time.

 

 

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

 

This Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age.

 

 

THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING

 

We may use third-party services to show ads or analyze behavior. These services may place cookies or use tracking pixels to collect anonymous data about your visit. They will not receive access to your personal information unless required for service delivery.

 

 

EMBEDDED CONTENT FROM OTHER WEBSITES

 

Articles and pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, social posts). Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the external site directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions.

 

 

COOKIES

 

If you leave a comment or use our forms, cookies may store your name, email, and website for future visits. Login cookies last two days, screen preference cookies last a year, and “Remember Me” options last two weeks.

 

 

HOW LONG WE RETAIN YOUR DATA

 

If you leave a comment or create an account, your data is stored indefinitely unless you request its deletion. You can edit or delete your personal info from your profile anytime, except for your username. Admins may also access this information.

 

 

YOUR DATA RIGHTS

 

You may request:

 

  • A copy of the personal data we hold about you

  • That we correct or delete your data

  • That we stop processing your data (subject to legal exceptions)

To make a request, email us at hello@businesscoachingforcreatives.com

 

 

DATA TRANSFER AND STORAGE

 

The Service is operated from the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your data in the U.S. according to U.S. laws.

 

 

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

 

California residents may request details on how their personal information is shared with third parties for marketing purposes. To make a request, email us at hello@businesscoachingforcreatives.com with the subject line: California Privacy Rights.

 

 

BUSINESS TRANSITIONS

 

In the event of a sale, merger, or acquisition, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website.

 

 

MEDIA UPLOADS

 

If you upload images to our site, do not include location data (EXIF GPS), as this information may be extracted by others.

 

 

CONTACT US

 

📧 hello@businesscoachingforcreatives.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Merge Creative, LLC

Doing Business As: Business Coaching for Creatives

📍 10 Reed Street, Milford, CT 06460