Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15 June 2026

Welcome to Laura Watkins Life Coach ("I", "me", "my", "we", "our"). I am committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit my website, enquire about my services, subscribe to communications, or engage in life coaching services.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Business Name: Laura Watkins Life Coach

Owner: Laura Watkins

Email Address: Laurawatkins@laurawatkinslifecoach.co.uk

Website: laurawatkinslifecoach.co.uk

I am the data controller responsible for your personal information.

I may collect and process the following personal information:

• Your name 
• Email address 
• Telephone number  
• Information submitted through contact forms 
• Information shared during coaching enquiries 
• Information you provide during coaching sessions 
• Feedback and testimonials you choose to provide 

When you visit my website, I may collect:

• IP address 
• Browser type and version 
• Device information 
• Pages visited 
• Date and time of visits 
• Website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools. 

I use your personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries. 
• Arrange discovery calls and coaching sessions. 
• Deliver coaching services. 
• Manage our contractual relationship. 
• Send appointment confirmations and service-related communications. 
• Process payments. 
• Improve my website and services. 
• Send newsletters and marketing communications where you have consented. 
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations.

Under UK GDPR, I rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

To provide coaching services you have requested.

Where you have opted in to receive newsletters, updates, or marketing communications.

To operate and improve my business and website effectively.

Where I am required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Information shared during coaching sessions is treated as confidential and handled with care.

However, confidentiality may be limited where:

• There is a legal obligation to disclose information. 
• There is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others. 
• Disclosure is required by a court order. 

Where possible, I will discuss any necessary disclosure with you beforehand.

Please note that life coaching is not a substitute for therapy, counselling, medical treatment, or legal advice.

If you subscribe to my mailing list, I may send you newsletters, updates, promotions, and relevant content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails; or 
• Contacting me at laurawatkins@laurawatkinslifecoach.co.uk. 

My website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may include:

• Essential website functionality cookies; 
• Analytics cookies; 
• Marketing cookies (where applicable). 

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

If required by law, you will be asked for consent before non-essential cookies are used.

I do not sell your personal information.

I may share your information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

• Website hosting providers; 
• Email marketing providers; 
• Payment processors; 
• Scheduling software providers; 
• Professional advisers (such as accountants or legal advisers); 
• Regulatory or legal authorities where required. 

These providers are required to keep your information secure and process it only in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Some third-party service providers may store or process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, I take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with UK data protection law.

I retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including satisfying legal, accounting, and reporting requirements.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information I hold about you; 
• Request correction of inaccurate information; 
• Request deletion of your personal information; 
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities; 
• Request transfer of your data to another provider where applicable; 
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing relies on consent; 
• Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). 

If you have concerns about how your personal information is handled, please contact me first so that I can try to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Information Commissioner's Office
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

My coaching services and website are intended for individuals aged 18 years and over unless otherwise agreed with parental or guardian consent.

I do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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

Laura Watkins
Laura Watkins Life Coach
Email: laurawatkins@laurawatkinslifecoach.co.uk
Website: laurawatkinslifecoach.co.uk

Last Updated: 15 June 2026