Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how The Busy Dad (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, join our community, or use our coaching and training services.

By using our website and services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

The Busy Dad provides endurance training plans, coaching services, and community support for busy parents and professionals.

Contact details:
📩 Email: hello@thebusydad.com
🌐 Website: www.thebusydad.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Name

• Email address

• Payment details (processed securely by third parties)

• Training goals & preferences

• Questionnaire answers for coaching

• Messages you send us

• Community posts or comments

B. Information Automatically Collected

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited & usage data

• Cookies & tracking data (see section 8)

C. Payment Information

We do not store your full payment details.
All payments are processed securely by:

• Stripe (for subscriptions)

• Other third-party processors if applicable

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

A. Provide & Improve Our Services

• Deliver training plans

• Provide coaching support

• Customise user experience

• Maintain community features

B. Communicate With You

• Weekly training tips

• Coaching updates

• Content releases

• Administrative emails (billing, accounts, etc.)

C. Marketing (With Consent)

• Newsletters

• Launch updates

• Special offers

• Webinar/event invitations

You may opt out at any time.

D. Legal & Security

• Fraud prevention

• Compliance with Irish/EU/UK laws

• Protecting platform integrity

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EU/EEA/UK, we rely on:

• Consent (emails, newsletters, cookies)

• Contractual necessity (providing training plans & coaching)

• Legitimate interests (service improvement, community safety)

• Legal obligations

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

Trusted Third-Party Providers

• Payment processors (Stripe)

• Email platforms (Hubspot)

• Analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta, etc.)

All third parties comply with GDPR and process only what is required.

We DO NOT:

❌ Sell your data
❌ Share your data with unknown parties
❌ Allow external marketing partners to access member profiles

6. Data Storage & Retention

We store personal data securely using encrypted systems.

Data is retained only as long as necessary for:

• Providing services

• Legal obligations

• Tax/accounting requirements

You may request deletion at any time (see section 9).

7. Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted payment processing

• Secure servers

• Password-protected admin systems

• Access controls

However, no online system is 100% secure, and you acknowledge this inherent risk.

8. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Improve website experience

• Analyse traffic

• Remember preferences

• Support login and community features

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

If you want, I can create a full Cookie Policy + Cookie Banner Text.

9. Your Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Download your data (data portability)

• Withdraw consent

• File a complaint with a Data Protection Authority

To exercise these rights, email:
📩 hello@thebusydad.com

🔟 International Transfers

Some third-party tools may process data outside the EU.
We ensure protection through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• GDPR-compliant processors

1️⃣1️⃣ Children’s Privacy

The Busy Dad is intended for adults (18+).
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

1️⃣2️⃣ Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally.
Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of updates.

1️⃣3️⃣ How to Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

📩 Email: hello@thebusydad.com
🌐 Website: www.thebusydad.com