Privacy Policy

Last Updated:05/07/2026

Welcome to Inner-Naturalist. We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality standards expected in professional coaching relationships, including alignment with the ethical principles of the International Coaching Federation (“ICF”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit inner-naturalist.com and engage with our coaching services and retreats/

By using our website or services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing information
  • Scheduling information
  • Coaching goals and intake questionnaire responses
  • Notes or materials shared during coaching sessions
  • Communications sent via email, forms, or messaging platforms

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Website usage analytics
  • Cookies and tracking data

2. Coaching Confidentiality & ICF Ethical Standards

We recognize that coaching conversations often include sensitive personal and professional information. In alignment with the ethical standards of the International Coaching Federation:

  • Coaching sessions are treated as confidential unless disclosure is required by law.
  • Information shared during coaching will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent.
  • We maintain appropriate safeguards for client records and communications.
  • We clarify the boundaries of confidentiality at the start of the coaching relationship.
  • Any coaching notes, assessments, or records are stored securely and accessed only as necessary for coaching services.

Please note that coaching is not therapy, counseling, legal advice, or medical treatment.

Exceptions to confidentiality may include:

  • Legal obligations or court orders
  • Risk of harm to self or others
  • Suspected abuse or neglect where reporting is legally required

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Provide coaching services
  • Schedule and manage appointments
  • Communicate with you
  • Process payments
  • Maintain coaching records
  • Improve website functionality and client experience
  • Send newsletters or updates (you may opt out at any time)
  • Meet legal, ethical, and professional obligations

4. Data Retention

We retain client information only as long as necessary for:

  • Delivering coaching services
  • Legal or tax obligations
  • Professional recordkeeping requirements
  • Resolving disputes

When no longer required, information is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve performance and user experience.

These tools may collect:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Browser/device information
  • Referral sources

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information only with:

  • Trusted service providers (scheduling, payment, email, hosting)
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • Professional advisors under confidentiality obligations upon your concent.

Any third-party providers are expected to maintain appropriate privacy and security protections.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information and coaching records.

However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • Restrict certain processing activities
  • Receive a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at yourinnernaturalist@gmail.com.

9. Third-Party Platforms

Coaching sessions may occur through third-party platforms such as video conferencing, scheduling, or payment systems. Their use is subject to the privacy policies of those providers.

We encourage you to review those policies before using such services.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent.

We do not knowingly collect information from children without appropriate authorization.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our coaching practices, contact:

Lari Jo W Edwards – Inner-Naturalist
Email: yourinnernaturalist@gmail.com
Website: www.inner-naturalist.com

Coaching Disclaimer

Coaching services are designed to support personal and professional development and are not a substitute for therapy, mental health counseling, medical advice, legal advice, or financial advice. Results are not guaranteed and depend on individual effort, commitment, and circumstances.