Privacy Policy

Effective: August 11, 2026
Applies to: marcpetercoaching.com and marcpetermusic.com

Who We Are

This website, accessible via both https://marcpetercoaching.com and https://marcpetermusic.com, is owned and operated by Marc Peter Coaching, a sole proprietorship led by Marc Peter in Gresham, Oregon, USA. The site provides life and transformational coaching services and includes music content created by Marc.

Business Address:
609 SE 4th Street, Gresham, OR 97080
Email: marc@marcpetercoaching.com

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments

When you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address (if provided), comment content, IP address, and browser information to help detect spam.

If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email may be shared with them. See Automattic’s Privacy Policy.

Forms and Contact (Forminator)

When you submit a contact or coaching inquiry form powered by Forminator, we collect your name, email address, and message content. Form submissions are stored securely within our website database and are accessible only to Marc Peter for the purpose of responding to your request or providing services.

Form entries are retained for up to 12 months unless you become a coaching client, in which case records may be retained longer for service and legal purposes.

Note: While form entries and website submissions are handled according to this policy, formal coaching sessions and client records are kept strictly confidential in accordance with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Code of Ethics.

Scheduling (Calendly)

When you schedule a Discovery Conversation or coaching session through our embedded Calendly widget, Calendly collects your name, email address, time zone, and any details you provide when booking. This data is stored and processed by Calendly to facilitate scheduling and calendar management.

Payments (Stripe)

When you purchase coaching packages or services, payment transactions are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store or capture your full credit card details on our website servers. Stripe processes payment details, contact information, and billing details in accordance with their PCI-compliant privacy and security standards.

Newsletter Sign-Up

If you sign up for our newsletter, your name and email address are stored with our email marketing provider. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

Analytics

We use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. These tools use cookies and may collect anonymized IP addresses and usage data to help us improve the website experience. We do not use analytics data for advertising or retargeting.

Embedded Content

Some pages may include embedded content, such as YouTube videos, audio players, or social media posts. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or monitor your interaction with the embedded content according to their own privacy policies.

Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure website functionality
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and usage

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

How Long We Keep Data

  • Comments: Stored indefinitely to recognize follow-up comments.
  • Contact Form Entries (Forminator): Retained for up to 12 months unless ongoing services require longer retention.
  • Newsletter Subscribers: Stored until you unsubscribe.
  • Scheduling & Payment Records: Retained in third-party systems (Calendly, Stripe) as needed for administrative, operational, and financial compliance purposes.

Who We Share Data With

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information for commercial purposes.

We share necessary data only with trusted service providers that support website functionality, scheduling, payment processing, and communication, such as:

  • Scheduling tools (Calendly)
  • Secure payment processors (Stripe)
  • Website form plugins (Forminator)
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
  • Anti-spam tools (Akismet or similar services)

These providers process data according to their own privacy policies and applicable laws.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Receive a copy of your data in portable form

To make a request, contact us at marc@marcpetercoaching.com. We respond to valid privacy requests in accordance with applicable U.S. state and international laws.

Where Your Data Is Processed

Your data may be processed in the United States or by trusted service providers located in other countries. We take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled securely.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated policy.