This privacy policy explains how personal data is processed when you visit this website, contact me, download a resource, submit an application, book a session, or work with Securely Attached.

The processing of personal data takes place in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Nadine Scheel
Misdroyer Strasse 61
14199 Berlin
Germany

Email: nadine@securely-attached.com
Website: securely-attached.com

2. General Principles

Personal data means any information that can identify you directly or indirectly, such as your name, email address, IP address, message content, application information, booking data, or information you submit through forms.

I process personal data only when there is a legal basis. This may include your consent, the preparation or performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, or a legitimate interest in operating this website and communicating with you.

3. Website Hosting and Platform: Squarespace

This website is created and hosted through Squarespace.

Provider:
Squarespace Ireland Limited
Squarespace House
Ship Street Great
Dublin 8
Ireland
D08 N12C

When you visit this website, Squarespace processes technical data required for the secure and functional operation of the website. This may include IP address, browser information, device information, pages accessed, date and time of access, and technical log data.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The legitimate interest is the secure, stable, and functional provision of this website.

Squarespace may also use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for the technical operation, security, and performance of the website. If non-essential cookies, analytics, marketing tools, or third-party integrations are used, they are activated only in accordance with the cookie consent settings.

Visitors can manage their cookie preferences through the cookie banner where applicable.

Squarespace provides GDPR documentation and a Data Processing Addendum. Squarespace states that it processes personal data in accordance with European Commission and UK Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

4. Server Log Files and Technical Data

When this website is accessed, technical data may be processed automatically. This may include:

IP address
Date and time of access
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referrer URL
Pages accessed
Amount of data transferred
Device and network information

This processing is necessary for website delivery, technical security, error analysis, and system stability.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

5. Contact by Email

If you contact me by email, I process the information you provide. This may include your name, email address, message content, and any additional information you choose to share.

The purpose is to respond to your inquiry, communicate with you, and, where applicable, prepare or manage a coaching relationship.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR for pre-contractual or contractual communication and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR for general inquiries.

6. Contact Forms and Application Forms

If you submit a contact form or application form through this website, I process the data you provide.

This may include your name, email address, preferred language, current situation, attachment-related patterns, goals, availability, and information relevant to assessing whether coaching is an appropriate fit.

The purpose is to review your inquiry or application, assess fit, prepare a possible intake, and communicate with you about next steps.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR for pre-contractual measures and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR for general communication.

Please share only the information that is relevant for your inquiry or application. Coaching applications can contain personal information. These details are treated confidentially.

7. Lead Magnet and Email Resource Delivery

If you download a free resource, such as the Avoidant Attachment Pattern Audit, I process the information required to send you the resource.

This may include your first name, email address, language preference, and technical subscription data.

The purpose is to deliver the requested resource and, where clearly stated at the point of sign-up, send related follow-up emails connected to that resource.

The legal basis is your consent under Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting me directly.

Email delivery or marketing provider: [Insert provider, for example Squarespace Email Campaigns, MailerLite, ConvertKit, Mailchimp, or other provider]

8. Newsletter or Email Updates

If you subscribe to receive articles, updates, or other email communication, I process your email address, name if provided, language preference, and technical subscription data.

The purpose is to send you the requested email communication.

The legal basis is your consent under Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting me directly.

9. Booking Tools

If you book a session through an online booking tool, personal data may be processed. This may include your name, email address, selected appointment time, time zone, message content, and technical booking data.

The purpose is appointment scheduling and preparation.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

Booking provider: [Insert provider, for example Calendly, Acuity, Squarespace Scheduling, or other provider]

10. Online Sessions

Coaching sessions take place online. Depending on the provider used, technical connection data, account information, and meeting metadata may be processed.

The purpose is to provide online coaching sessions.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

Video conferencing provider: [Zoom]

11. Payment and Invoicing

If you purchase coaching services, I process the data required for payment, invoicing, bookkeeping, and tax documentation.

This may include your name, address, email address, invoice details, payment status, bank details, or payment provider information.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR for contract performance and Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR for legal obligations.

Payment provider: [Insert provider if applicable, for example Stripe, PayPal, bank transfer, or other provider]

12. Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website may use technically necessary cookies that are required for the website to function properly.

Squarespace may use cookies and similar technologies for website operation, security, performance, analytics, and functionality.

Non-essential cookies, analytics, marketing tools, or third-party integrations are used only in accordance with the cookie consent settings.

Visitors can manage their cookie preferences through the cookie banner where applicable.

13. Squarespace Analytics

This website may use Squarespace Analytics to understand how visitors use the website and to improve its content, structure, and functionality.

Squarespace Analytics may process technical usage data such as pages visited, traffic sources, device information, browser information, and approximate location data.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR where analytics are used in a privacy-conscious and technically necessary or legitimate-interest-based way, or Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR where consent is required.

If analytics cookies or non-essential tracking technologies are used, they are activated only in accordance with the cookie consent settings.

14. Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

This website may include embedded content or third-party services, such as fonts, videos, forms, booking tools, payment tools, maps, or external links.

When you interact with embedded content or third-party services, the respective provider may process personal data, such as your IP address, browser information, or interaction data.

Third-party services used on this website may include:

Squarespace
[Insert booking provider]
[Insert email provider]
[Insert payment provider]
[Insert video conferencing provider]
[Insert analytics or cookie tool if applicable]

The exact services should be reviewed and updated before publication.

15. Storage Periods

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this privacy policy, unless statutory retention periods apply.

Business and tax-related documents may be stored according to applicable legal retention obligations.

Application data that does not lead to a coaching relationship is deleted after a reasonable period, unless further communication is requested or another legal basis for longer storage applies.

17. Confidentiality of Coaching-Related Information

Information submitted through applications, contact forms, email communication, or coaching sessions may contain personal or sensitive details.

Such information is treated confidentially and used only for the purpose of assessing fit, preparing coaching, providing coaching services, communication, and documentation where necessary.

Coaching-related information is not shared with third parties unless required by law, necessary for service provision, or explicitly agreed upon.

18. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of access to your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure
Right to restriction of processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You may contact me at any time using the email address above.

19. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to contact a data protection supervisory authority.

For Berlin, the competent authority is:

Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Alt-Moabit 59–61
10555 Berlin
Germany

20. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be updated when the website, tools, services, legal requirements, or data processing activities change.

Last updated: [Insert date]