Type of website: Personal Brand / Coaching Services
Effective date: 16th day of April, 2025

brandonschaefer.com (the “Site”) is owned and operated by Brandon J. Schaefer. Brandon J. Schaefer is the data controller and can be contacted at:

📧 [email protected]

Purpose
The purpose of this privacy policy (this “Privacy Policy”) is to inform users of our Site of the following:

The personal data we will collect

Use of collected data

Who has access to the data collected

The rights of Site users

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

GDPR
For users in the European Union, we adhere to the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”). For users in the United Kingdom, we adhere to the GDPR as enshrined in the Data Protection Act 2018.

We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer as we do not fall within the categories of controllers and processors required to appoint one under Article 37 of the GDPR.

Consent
By using our Site, users agree that they consent to:

The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy.

When the legal basis for processing your personal data is consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect processing completed before the withdrawal.

You can withdraw your consent by contacting [email protected].

Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process personal data about users in the EU only when we have a legal basis for doing so under Article 6 of the GDPR. We rely on the following legal basis:

Users have provided their consent to the processing of their data for one or more specific purposes.

Personal Data We Collect
We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect additional data without notifying you.

Data Collected Automatically:

Clicked links

Pages/content viewed

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way:

First and last name

Email address

This data may be collected through:

Newsletter sign-ups

Contact form submissions

How We Use Personal Data
Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on relevant Site pages.

Automatically collected data is used for:

Website analytics and performance statistics

User-submitted data may be used for:

Communication

Responding to inquiries

Sharing updates or marketing emails (if opted in)

Who We Share Personal Data With
Employees
We may disclose user data to team members who reasonably need access to achieve the purposes in this Privacy Policy.

Other Disclosures
We do not sell or share your data, except in the following cases:

If the law requires it

If it is required for any legal proceeding

To prove or protect our legal rights

To buyers or potential buyers in the event of a sale

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our Site.

How Long We Store Personal Data
User data is stored until the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled. You will be notified if data is retained beyond this period.

How We Protect Your Personal Data
We use strong browser encryption and store all data on secure servers. Access is limited to authorized personnel bound by confidentiality agreements.

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers
We transfer user data to the following countries:

United States

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data when transferred internationally, including standard data protection clauses where applicable.

Your Rights as a User
Under the GDPR, users have the right to:

Be informed

Access their data

Rectify their data

Erase their data

Restrict processing

Data portability

Object to processing

Children
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we learn that we have, the data will be deleted immediately. Parents or guardians may contact us if they believe a child has submitted data.

How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected
To exercise any data rights, including accessing, correcting, or deleting personal data, please contact:

📧 [email protected]

Do Not Track Notice
We do not track users across third-party websites and therefore do not respond to Do Not Track (“DNT”) signals.

How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use, or Disclosure
You may opt-out of marketing communications by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of any email, or by contacting us directly at [email protected].

Modifications
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to remain compliant with the law and reflect changes in data practices. Any updates will be posted here and the “Effective Date” will be revised.

Complaints
If you have any concerns or complaints, please contact us. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Contact Information
📧 [email protected]
10993 Ocean Hwy #290, Pawleys Island, SC 29585