Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

Introduction

At The Joyful Retirement Coach, your privacy is important to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, purchase products, book services, subscribe to our mailing list, or contact us.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

The Joyful Retirement Coach provides retirement coaching, workshops, books, digital resources, and related services.

Website: joyfulretirementcoach.com

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us via the Contact page on this website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Information You Provide

When you:

  • Complete a contact form

  • Enquire about coaching or workshops

  • Purchase a product

  • Register for an event

  • Subscribe to our mailing list

  • Order a Gift Edition

You may provide information such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if supplied)

  • Postal address

  • Gift recipient details

  • Personal message for gift orders

  • Information you choose to share about your retirement journey or circumstances

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages viewed

  • Website usage statistics

This information helps us improve our website and services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Deliver coaching services

  • Process workshop registrations

  • Fulfil book and Gift Edition orders

  • Deliver digital products

  • Send newsletters and updates (where you have subscribed)

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for these purposes.

Payment Processing

Payments are processed through trusted third-party payment providers, including:

  • Stripe

We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.

Payment information is handled securely by the payment provider in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Booking and Scheduling Services

We may use third-party booking services, including:

  • Cal.com

When you book an appointment or workshop, the information you provide may be processed through these services.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send:

  • News and updates

  • Articles and resources

  • Workshop announcements

  • Information about books, coaching, and related services

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Understand visitor behaviour

You can control cookie settings through your browser.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may disclose information where necessary to:

  • Service providers who help us operate the website and business

  • Payment processors

  • Booking platforms

  • Email service providers

  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

These providers are only given access to information necessary to perform their services.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from:

  • Misuse

  • Loss

  • Unauthorised access

  • Unauthorised disclosure

  • Unauthorised modification

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate.

To make a request, please contact us via the Contact page.

International Visitors

Although The Joyful Retirement Coach is based in Australia, visitors may access this website from other countries.

By using the website, you understand that information may be stored and processed in Australia or in countries where our service providers operate.

Children's Privacy

This website and its services are intended for adults.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us through the Contact page on this website.