This Privacy Policy describes how Coach Bret Wieman and A Chef's Approach ("we," "us," or "our") collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our websites, communicate with us, or make use of our coaching services. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and phone number when you fill out a form, book a call, register for a webinar, purchase a product, or communicate with us.
- Health and goal information you choose to share with us in the course of coaching inquiries or consultations, such as your wellness goals or general health history.
- Payment information when you purchase a program or product. Payments are processed by secure third-party payment processors; we do not store your full credit card number.
- Usage data collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral source, and time spent on our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our website, programs, and coaching services.
- To communicate with you regarding your inquiries, bookings, purchases, or requests.
- To send you educational content, program updates, and marketing communications you have opted in to receive.
- To analyze and improve our website, content, and services.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
3. Text Messaging (SMS) Terms
By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from us, including appointment reminders, program information, and promotional messages. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
- You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
- Reply HELP for assistance, or contact us using the information below.
- No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent are not shared with any third parties.
4. Cookies, Pixels & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our website and understand how it is used. This includes the Meta (Facebook) Pixel and similar advertising tools, which allow us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and show you relevant ads on other platforms based on your visit to our site.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you can manage your advertising preferences through Meta's Ad Preferences and similar industry opt-out tools such as optout.aboutads.info. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to outside parties. We share information only with trusted service providers who help us operate our business — such as our customer relationship management platform, scheduling tools, payment processors, and email/SMS delivery services — and only to the extent necessary for them to perform those services on our behalf. These providers are obligated to protect your information.
We may also disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
6. Email Communications
If you opt in to our email list, we may send you educational content, recipes, program announcements, and offers. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link, and you may opt out at any time. We will continue to send transactional emails (such as purchase receipts or booking confirmations) as needed to serve you.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When information is no longer needed, we delete or de-identify it.
8. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for adults and are not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
10. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below and we will respond as required by applicable law. We will never discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites and services (such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or scheduling pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. 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 effective date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 704-734-9684