Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 01, 2025
Mark Staelgraeve Coaching
www.markstaelgraeve.com

Your Privacy Matters

At Mark Staelgraeve Coaching, I value your trust. Whether you're exploring my site, taking the Retirement Readiness Quiz, signing up for Thursday Thoughts, or scheduling a session, your privacy is important to me. I don’t like spam either and I will never sell or misuse your information.

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. What Information I Collect and Why

You may choose to share personal information on this site, including:

  • Name and Email Address — when signing up for Thursday Thoughts, requesting a complimentary session, or completing the quiz

  • Quiz Responses — used to generate results and better understand where people need support

  • Browsing Data — collected through cookies or analytics tools to help improve the website experience

2. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

  • Send you the content you requested (e.g., quiz results, blog emails, invitations to scheduled coaching sessions)

  • Improve my offerings and tailor future content to what matters most to visitors

  • Understand patterns (anonymously and in aggregate) to shape programs, resources, and services

You’ll only receive email communications if you’ve opted in. These may include:

  • Your personalized quiz results

  • 1–2 follow-ups inviting you to a complimentary session

  • My weekly blog, Thursday Thoughts

  • Occasional updates about services, events, or resources (only if you opt in)

You can unsubscribe at any time.

3. Quiz Data and Research Use

When you complete the Retirement Readiness Quiz, I collect your first and last name to help ensure the integrity of the data and connect results with a possible coaching session. Your quiz data:

  • Remains anonymous unless you choose to share your email

  • May be used in aggregate form to identify trends and support future resource development

  • Will never be shared publicly in a way that identifies you

4. Third-Party Tools and Analytics

I use trusted tools and services to run this website smoothly and securely:

  • Email services: MailChimp, Google Workspace

  • Quiz platform: ScoreApp

  • Scheduling: Acuity Scheduling

  • Analytics: Cookies and Google Analytics

These tools may store or process your data according to their own privacy policies.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You’re always in control of your data.

If you’d like to:

  • Unsubscribe from emails

  • Correct or update your information

  • Request deletion of your name and email

Just reach out at:
privacy (at) markstaelgraeve (dot) com

Note: Quiz results may still be retained anonymously for aggregate research purposes.

6. For Visitors Under 18

This website, quiz, and coaching services are intended for adults. I do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.

7. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices or tools. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

I appreciate your trust.

Thank you for trusting me with your information.

Your journey matters and protecting your privacy is part of how I honor that.