Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with jefountaine.com ("the Website"), operated by JE Fountaine ("I", "me", or "my").I respect your privacy and am committed to managing personal data transparently and responsibly.

1. Information Collected

I collect information directly from you when you choose to provide it, as well as automatically when you navigate the Website.

• Information You Provide Voluntarily: 
  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or professional details submitted via contact forms, scheduling requests, or direct correspondence.
  • Inquiry & Intake Details: Context, goals, or preliminary information submitted when inquiring about professional advisory or coaching services.
• Information Collected Automatically: 
  • Log & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps.
  • Cookies & Analytics: Small data files stored on your browser to support site functionality and collect aggregate, non-personally identifiable traffic metrics.

2. How Information Is Used

Your information is used solely for standard professional and administrative purposes, including:

• Responding to inquiries, consultation requests, and client communications.
• Delivering, scheduling, and administering professional advisory and coaching engagements.
• Maintaining, operating, and improving Website performance and usability.
• Ensuring Website security and preventing fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
• Complying with applicable legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations.

3. Information Sharing & Third-Party Services

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.Information is shared only with trusted third-party service providers essential to running this Website and practice, under appropriate confidentiality standards:

• Hosting & Infrastructure: Web hosting platforms (e.g., Squarespace, WordPress, Webflow, Vercel) that power the site.
• Scheduling & Forms: Scheduling platforms (e.g., Calendly, Acuity) or form builders used to facilitate intake and consultations.
• Website Analytics: Basic analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, privacy-focused analytics) used to understand general traffic patterns.
• Legal Requirements: Disclosures made if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to defend legal rights and safety.

4. Cookies & Tracking Controls

Cookies help the Website function properly and provide basic performance statistics. You can set your web browser to block or alert you about cookies, or clear existing cookies at any time through your browser settings.

5. Data Security & Retention

Reasonable technical and organizational precautions are taken to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the operational purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable legal and financial record-keeping standards.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Requesting access to or a copy of the personal data held about you.
• Requesting correction or deletion of your personal data.
• Opting out of non-essential communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly using the contact information below.

7. External Links

The Website may contain links to external sites or third-party tools. I am not responsible for the content, security, or privacy policies of external websites.

8. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal guidelines, or operational practices. Updates will be published directly to this page with a revised "Effective Date."

9. Contact Information

For questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy, please contact:

• Email: jeff@jefountaine.com