Privacy Statement

Christie Linley – Cross Cultural Coaching Practice

At Christie Linley Coaching, your privacy, dignity, and trust matter deeply.
This Privacy Statement explains, in a clear and transparent way, how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you work with me as a coaching client.

I take your privacy seriously and handle personal data with care, respect, and confidentiality, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable international privacy standards.

1. Who I Am

Christie Linley Coaching is an independent coaching practice based in Amsterdam, working with clients internationally, both online and in person.

Contact details
Christie Linley Jonge Poerink
Email: Christielinley@gmail.com
Website: www.christielinley.com
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

I am the data controller for the personal data described in this policy.

2. What Personal Data I Collect

I only collect personal information that is necessary to offer professional coaching services.

This may include:

  • Your name and contact details (such as email address and phone number)

  • Country of residence (for scheduling and legal clarity)

  • Invoicing or payment information

  • Information you voluntarily share during coaching sessions

  • Written reflections, intake forms, or questionnaires you choose to complete

  • Email correspondence related to our work together

I do not actively collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to share it in the context of coaching.

3. How Your Data Is Used

Your personal data is used solely for purposes connected to our coaching relationship, including:

  • Providing coaching sessions and related services

  • Communication and scheduling

  • Invoicing and financial administration

  • Fulfilling legal or tax obligations where required

Your data is never used for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Confidentiality in Coaching

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of my coaching practice.

Everything you share during coaching sessions is treated as private and confidential, except in rare circumstances where disclosure is required by law or where there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others.

While coaching is may be therapy and not medical treatment, it is held with care, respect, and professional integrity.

5. Use of Trusted Third Parties

To run my coaching practice responsibly and in compliance with legal and financial requirements, I work with a small number of trusted third parties, such as a bookkeeper or administrative service providers.

These parties may have access to limited personal data only when necessary, for example for:

  • Invoicing and financial administration

  • Accounting and tax obligations

All third parties are carefully selected and are required to handle your data confidentially, securely, and in accordance with GDPR and applicable privacy regulations.

Only the minimum amount of personal information required for these purposes is shared, and your data is never shared for marketing or commercial use.

6. International Clients

As I work with clients across the world, your personal data may be processed outside your country of residence.
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure your data remains protected and handled in line with GDPR principles.

7. Data Storage and Security

I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Secure, password-protected systems

  • Limited access to personal information

  • Careful handling of digital and written records

Your data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement or to meet legal requirements.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Ask questions about how your data is handled

You can exercise these rights by contacting me directly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practice or legal requirements.
The most recent version will always be available via my website or upon request.

10. Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or about how your personal data is handled, you are warmly invited to contact me.

Your trust is essential, and I am committed to creating a coaching space that feels safe, respectful, and transparent.