Last updated: 16 January, 2026

Shine Above Coaching operates the website www.shineabovecoaching.com. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at cs@shineabovecoaching.com.

1. Who We Are

Business Name: Shine Above Coaching
Website: www.shineabovecoaching.com
Type of Services: Spiritual Coaching and Life Coaching
Email Contact: cs@shineabovecoaching.com
Location: United Kingdom

Shine Above Coaching is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a) Information You Provide to Us

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Information shared through contact forms, discovery calls, coaching inquiries, or email communication

• Any information you voluntarily share during coaching sessions

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and provide requested services

• To deliver spiritual and life coaching services

• To manage bookings, sessions, and client communication

• To improve our website and services

• To send relevant information, updates, or newsletters (only if you have opted in)

• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you have given clear consent

• Contract – where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you

• Legitimate Interests – where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests and does not override your rights

• Legal Obligation – where required by law

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Secure systems and password protection

• Limited access to personal information

• Use of reputable third-party service providers

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

7. Sharing Your Data

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

We may share your data only with:

• Trusted third-party service providers (such as booking systems, email platforms, or website hosting) who process data on our behalf

• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and to treat it in accordance with the law.

8. International Data Transfers

Some third-party services we use may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the lawful basis)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at cs@shineabovecoaching.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

10. Confidentiality and Coaching Services

All information shared during spiritual or life coaching sessions is treated as confidential, except where disclosure is required by law or where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others.

Coaching services are not a substitute for medical, psychological, or legal advice.

11. Children’s Data

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: cs@shineabovecoaching.com