Privacy Policy

Last updated: [October 2025]

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or use the website www.paulinegoyard.com (“Site”), owned and operated by Pauline Goyard (“we”, “us”, “our”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent, respectful, and secure way. By using this Site, you consent to the practices described below.

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Who We Are

Pauline Goyard is a creative entrepreneur based in France, offering services such as photography, online coaching, mentoring programs, creative retreats, workshops, digital downloads, and educational content for creatives.

If you have any questions about how we handle your data, you can contact us at:

📧 hello@paulinegoyard.com

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What Personal Data We Collect

When you interact with our Site, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Identity data: Your full name, professional role, and business name (if provided)

  • Contact data: Email address, phone number, social media handles

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device, time zone, and cookies

  • Usage data: How you navigate the site, pages visited, time spent on each page

  • Marketing preferences: Your opt-ins for newsletters or promotions

  • Transaction data: Purchase history, billing address (only when buying a product/service)

  • Any information you voluntarily share through forms, surveys, contact messages, or calls

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How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through the following methods:

  • When you sign up for our newsletter or mailing list

  • When you fill out a form, questionnaire, or application (for coaching, retreat interest, etc.)

  • When you make a purchase on the site

  • Through cookies and tracking technologies

  • When you email us directly or contact us via social media

  • When you use one of our mentoring or course platforms (e.g., Notion, Google Forms, Acast, etc.)

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Why We Collect and Use Your Data

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or requests

  • To deliver coaching, mentoring, or creative services

  • To send newsletters, updates, and promotional content

  • To analyze traffic and improve website performance

  • To personalize your experience on the Site

  • To manage billing, contracts, and transactions

  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g. invoicing, GDPR)

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of our emails or contacting us directly.

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Legal Basis for Processing

We only process your data when we have a valid legal basis:

  • Consent: When you opt-in to marketing or fill out a form

  • Contract: When you purchase services or book a session

  • Legal obligation: For tax and accounting compliance

  • Legitimate interest: To improve services, run the business, and grow the creative community

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Cookies and Tracking

Our Site uses cookies and other tracking tools (such as Google Analytics) to:

  • Understand how visitors use the site

  • Improve user experience

  • Offer relevant content and promotions

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. For instructions, check the help section of your browser.

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How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take the security of your data seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Loss, misuse, or alteration

  • Disclosure without consent

We store your data through secure platforms (e.g., Squarespace, Stripe, Notion, Google Workspace), all of which are GDPR-compliant or offer adequate safeguards.

We only keep your data as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law.

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Sharing Your Data

We never sell or rent your data. We only share it when necessary, such as with:

  • Service providers (payment processors, email platforms, analytics tools)

  • Collaborators when delivering a co-hosted event or retreat

  • Legal authorities if required to comply with legal obligations

Each third-party partner is required to respect your data and comply with relevant privacy regulations.

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Your Rights (under GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or a country with similar regulations, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to certain uses

  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority

You can exercise your rights by contacting us at hello@paulinegoyard.com.

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Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party platforms, such as Notion, Stripe, YouTube, Instagram, or external event pages. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. Please review their policies when you leave our site.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect new legal requirements or changes to our business. When we do, we’ll revise the “last updated” date at the top. We encourage you to check back regularly.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding your privacy, email us at:

📧 hello@paulinegoyard.com

We’ll respond as quickly as possible and always treat your data with care.