Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 8, 2025 

Last Updated: March 8, 2025

1. Introduction

Philadelphia Smyrna, a California S-Corporation, doing business as The Relationship Architect (“The Relationship Architect,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), United States privacy laws, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide directly, including:

  • Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, phone number, and any additional details you provide when signing up for newsletters, courses, coaching sessions, or consultations.
  • Automatically Collected Data: IP address, device details, browser type, operating system, and site interaction data gathered via cookies, tracking technologies, and analytics tools.
  • Payment Information: Payments for services are securely processed through reputable third-party providers such as Stripe or PayPal. We do not directly store or handle your payment details.
  • User-Generated Content: Any comments, messages, or other interactive content you post within our site or services.

Automatically collected data includes:
– IP address, device details, browser type, operating system, and site interaction data gathered via cookies, tracking technologies, and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide, manage, and enhance our services, including relationship coaching, educational courses, and content.
  • Process your payments and manage transactions securely.
  • Personalize your experience when using our website and services.
  • Communicate effectively through newsletters, email updates, customer support, or marketing materials (with your consent).
  • Analyze website usage for continuous improvement and enhanced user experience.
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations, and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Sharing Your Information

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data only with trusted service providers necessary for operations, including but not limited to:

  • MailerLite (email marketing service provider)  
  • CookieYes (cookie consent management) 
  • Other third-party service providers necessary for operations, should they be engaged in the future.

We also reserve the right to share information with legal authorities if required to comply with the law or protect our legal rights.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Under California law (CCPA/CPRA) and GDPR, you have specific rights:

  • Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we have collected.
  • Right to Deletion: You can request we delete your personal information.
  • Right to Correct: You may ask us to correct any inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your data (though we do not sell personal data).
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@therelationshiparchitect.com. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: To analyze user behavior and site performance.
  • Marketing Cookies: For personalized ads or remarketing (when applicable).

You can adjust or refuse cookie use through our cookie consent banner or browser settings.

7. Data Security

We implement strict security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. While we take these measures, no internet transmission is completely secure, so we recommend using strong passwords and exercising caution online.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data, including purchase and usage information related to digital products, for a minimum of three (3) years following the conclusion of services, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. International Data Transfers

For visitors from the EU, your data may be transferred to and processed within the United States. We comply with GDPR for international data transfers using Standard Contractual Clauses.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites whose privacy practices we don’t control. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through email or clearly displayed notifications on our website.

12. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or privacy requests, contact us at privacy@therelationshiparchitect.com.