Effective Date April 3, 2026| Last Updated: April 8, 2026

1. Who We Are

Return to Being is a coaching and wellness practice operated by Nicole Brennan, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.  Our website (returntobeing.ca) is hosted on Canadian servers.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us, including:

•   Your name, email address, and phone number when you use our contact form or book a consultation.
•   Information you share in email correspondence.
  •   Basic analytics data collected automatically when you visit our website (such as pages visited and time spent on site).

3. Why We Collect It

We collect your information to:

•   Resond to your inquiries and consultation requests.
•   Provide services you have engaged us for.
•   Send relevant updates or resources if you have opted in.
•   Improve our website and services.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies

Our webiste uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.  You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings at any time; however some features of the site may be affected.

5. Data Hosting and Third-Party Services

While our website is hosted in Canada, we utilize Google Workspace (including, but not limited to Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Forms) for our core business operations, correspondence, and client data management.  Consequently, any information your provide - whether via email, client documentation, or form submissions - may be processed and stored on servers located in the United States.  We rely on Google's industry-standard security measures and encryption to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or misuse.

6. Retention

We retian your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by Candian legal and tax standards.

7. PIPEDA Compliance & Your Rights

Return to Being is committed to compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).  You have the right to:

•   Access the personal information we hold about you.
•   Request correction of inaccurate information.
•   Withdraw consent for the use of your information at any time.
•   Request that we delete your information from our records.

8. Contact / Privacy Officer

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact: Nicole Brennan, Privacy Officer | info@returntobeing.ca