Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how CDB Global Partners, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information through our website and professional services.
As a coaching and consulting practice, we are committed to privacy compliance within applicable laws and regulations, including the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Code of Ethics.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact Colleen Donahue-Bean at colleen@cdbglobalpartners.com.
This Privacy Policy applies when you:
Visit our website at cdbglobalpartners.com (the “Site”)
Schedule calls or sessions with us
Communicate with us by email, phone, or other channels
Engage our executive coaching or consulting services
By using the Site or otherwise providing personal information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy, as updated from time to time.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information, depending on how you interact with us.
A. Information You Provide Directly
Contact details (name, email address, phone number, job title, employer, industry, and similar professional information)
Information you provide when you inquire about, engage, or participate in coaching or consulting, such as background, goals, and role-related context
Content of emails, messages, or other communications
Limited billing information (e.g., billing name and address). Payment card details are processed directly by our payment processor and are not stored by us
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect technical and usage information, including:
Browser, network, and device information
IP address
Pages visited and timestamps
Clicks, internal links, scrolling activity, and searches
We provide this information to Squarespace, our website host and analytics provider, to understand site traffic and activity. This information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies.
C. Information from Third Parties
We may receive limited information from service providers we use to operate the business, including:
Scheduling details from Calendly
Payment confirmations and limited billing information from Stripe
Hosting and analytics data from Squarespace
Publicly available professional information from public databases or professional networking platforms
2. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
A. To Provide Services
Respond to inquiries and schedule sessions
Deliver executive coaching and consulting services
Manage our professional relationship with you
B. To Operate the Site and Business
Maintain, secure, and improve the Site
Perform analytics and troubleshoot technical issues
Maintain business and financial records
C. To Communicate With You
Respond to questions and requests
Send confirmations, invoices, and administrative updates
D. To Send Informational Content
Send newsletters or service updates if you opt in
Provide unsubscribe options at any time
E. To Comply With Law and Protect Rights
Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations
Protect the rights, safety, or property of clients or the business
Enforce agreements
Where required by law (for example, in the European Economic Area or the UK), we rely on lawful bases such as performance of a contract, legitimate interests, consent, and legal obligations.
3. How We Share Personal Information
We do not sell personal information.
We share personal information only as reasonably necessary, including with:
Service Providers
Website host (Squarespace)
Scheduling provider (Calendly)
Payment processor (Stripe)
Cloud storage, email, and other operational vendors
Professional Advisers
Accountants, legal counsel, or other advisers when necessary
Legal and Compliance Purposes
When required by law or legal process
To protect rights or safety
To enforce agreements
Service providers are expected to process personal information in accordance with applicable law and only for legitimate business purposes.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or business reorganization, personal information may be transferred subject to applicable law.
4. Coaching Confidentiality & Ethical Commitments
In accordance with the ICF Code of Ethics, we treat information shared within a coaching relationship as confidential.
Coaching-related information is not disclosed without client consent, except where required by law.
Confidentiality obligations apply to both written and verbal communications.
Aggregate or anonymized information may be used for professional development or business improvement without identifying individual clients.
Additional confidentiality terms may be set forth in a separate coaching agreement.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing (EU/UK Visitors)
If you are located in the European Union or the United Kingdom, personal data is processed only when a lawful basis applies, including:
Your consent
Performance of a contract or steps taken at your request
Legitimate business interests that do not override your rights
Compliance with legal obligations
You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
6. Payments
Payments for services are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store full payment card information. Stripe’s handling of payment data is governed by its own privacy policy.
7. Cookies and Analytics
This website uses cookies and similar technologies, which are small files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Necessary cookies are always used to allow Squarespace to securely serve the Site.
Analytics and performance cookies are used only when you acknowledge our cookie banner.
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or other regions where consent is required, you may see a cookie notice requesting consent. You may withdraw or adjust preferences through your browser settings or available cookie tools.
8. International Data Transfers
Our business is based in the United States. If you access the Site or work with us from outside the U.S., your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards — such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms — may be used for cross-border transfers.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Provide coaching or consulting services
Manage our professional relationship
Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When information is no longer needed, it may be deleted, anonymized, or securely archived.
10. How We Protect Information
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
These measures may include:
Using secure and reputable service providers
Restricting access to personal information
Using strong passwords and multi-factor authentication where available
While we take reasonable steps to protect personal information, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Your rights depend on where you live and applicable laws.
You may generally have the ability to:
Request access to personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion, subject to legal and contractual obligations
Object to or restrict certain processing
Request data portability where applicable
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise rights, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
12. Email Communications
If you opt in to receive marketing or informational emails, you may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in each message or by contacting us directly.
We respect your communication preferences.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are primarily intended for adults.
In some cases, we may work with or receive information about individuals under 18 (for example, in educational or coaching contexts) with the knowledge or involvement of a parent, guardian, or sponsoring organization.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
14. Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
15. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date at the top reflects the most recent version.
Your continued use of the Site or our services after changes become effective constitutes acknowledgment of the updated Policy.
16. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise privacy rights, please contact:
CDB Global Partners, LLC
Email: colleen@cdbglobalpartners.com