Privacy and Cookies Policy

Last Updated: 24 April 2025

Here & Now Coaching ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and store your personal information. This Privacy and Cookies Policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in accordance with Canadian data protection laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Who we are

Here & Now Coaching is a coaching service based in Canada, providing one-to-one support for women in leadership who want to grow with more clarity, presence, and authenticity.

For any questions about this policy, you can contact:

Email: deena@herenowcoaching.com
Phone: (416) 305-4835

2. What information we collect

This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace collects personal data when you visit this website, including:

  • Information about your browser, network and device

  • Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website

  • Web pages you view while on this website

  • Your IP address

We may also collect the following personal data:

Information you provide to us:
When you contact us, sign up for updates, or book a discovery call, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide.

Automatically collected information:
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to collect additional data such as your IP address, browser type, and site usage patterns. (See Section 6 for more about cookies.)

Squarespace uses this data to operate, protect, and improve its platform. Data is analysed in a de-personalised form.

3. How we use your information

We may use your data to:

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Provide coaching-related updates and information

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal and administrative obligations

We do not sell your data. It is only shared with trusted service providers (e.g., Squarespace or analytics tools) when necessary and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

4. Legal basis for processing data (under PIPEDA)

Under Canadian privacy laws, we collect and use your data:

  • With your consent (e.g. when you fill in a contact form)

  • To fulfil a service or request (e.g. coaching-related communication)

  • As required by law or for legitimate business operations, while respecting your rights and privacy

5. How we store and protect your data

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Information is stored securely and only retained for as long as needed to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

6. Cookies and tracking technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies, which are small files or pieces of text that download to a device when a visitor accesses a website or app. 

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality and performance

  • Understand how visitors interact with our site

  • Provide relevant content and marketing communications (where applicable)

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies – Required for the website to function properly

  • Analytical cookies – Help us understand website traffic and improve our services

  • Marketing cookies – Used to provide relevant promotions (only used if you consent)

Cookies are served by Squarespace, our website host, and third-party services like Google Fonts and Adobe Fonts (see Section 6.2). These tools may collect data such as your IP address, device information, and site usage patterns.

These analytics and performance cookies are used on this website only when you acknowledge our cookie banner. You can control or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings.

6.2 Fonts

This website serves font files from and renders fonts using Google Fonts and Adobe Fonts. To properly display this site to you, these third parties may receive personal information about you, including:

  • Information about your browser, network, or device

  • Information about this site and the page you’re viewing on it

  • Your IP address

7. Analytics

This website collects personal data to power our site analytics, including:

  • - Information about your browser, network, and device

  • - Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website

  • - Your IP address

This information may also include details about your use of this website, including:

  • - Clicks

  • - Internal links

  • - Pages visited

  • - Scrolling

  • - Searches

  • - Timestamps

We share this information with Squarespace, our website analytics provider, to learn about site traffic and activity.

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

8. Your rights under Canadian privacy law

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request corrections

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) if you believe your data has been misused

To exercise your rights, please contact: deena@herenowcoaching.com

9. Third-party links

This website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies, so we encourage you to review them before sharing personal information.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookies Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website after changes are made will indicate your agreement with the revised policy.

For questions, please contact: deena@herenowcoaching.com| (416) 305-4835