Last updated: 5 May 2025
Thank you for visiting Daniel J. Argota (“we,” “our,” or “I”). Your privacy—especially the sensitive health information you share so we can help you move pain-free—is extremely important to us. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we protect it, and the choices you have.
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• Applies to the website danieljargota.com (blog, free resources, program sales), any sub-domains, and all coaching interactions—online or in person—conducted from Miami, Florida.
• Covers data collected through newsletter sign-ups, free 7-day program registration, the Back-Pain Assessment Quiz, client-intake forms, payment checkout, cookies / analytics, and video or email communications.
• Does NOT apply to links that take you to third-party sites we do not control.
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CATEGORY ............ EXAMPLES ............................................. WHY WE NEED IT
Identity & Contact Full name, email, phone, address, DOB, emergency-contact • Account setup • Scheduling • Safety
Health & Fitness Back-pain history, injuries, fitness level, medical info • Design safe, customised programs
Payment Card details (via Stripe / PayPal), billing address • Transactions, refunds, accounting
Technical IP address, device / browser type, cookies, usage logs • Site security, analytics, personalisation
Marketing Prefs. Newsletter opt-ins, campaign interactions • Send resources, offers (with consent)
Images & Testimonials Before / after photos, written reviews (with consent) • Showcase results, motivate others
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• Forms & Quizzes — website sign-ups, Back-Pain Assessment Quiz, intake questionnaires
• Communications — emails, Zoom sessions, direct messages
• Automatic Tech — cookies, pixels, log files, Google Analytics scripts
• Payment Gateways — Stripe or PayPal collect payment data on our behalf
• Third-Party Tools — email marketing (e.g., Mailchimp), scheduling software, video-conferencing platforms
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• Personalise coaching plans
• Service delivery (sessions, materials, support)
• Payment processing & fraud prevention
• Safety (access emergency contact if needed)
• Improve offerings via anonymised usage data
• Marketing (opt-in newsletters, promos; you can unsubscribe anytime)
• Legal & compliance obligations (records, lawful requests, terms enforcement)
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• Contract performance — delivering programs you purchase
• Consent — marketing emails, non-essential cookies, testimonials
• Legitimate interests — site security, fraud prevention, service improvement (balanced against your rights)
• Legal obligation — accounting and tax records
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RECIPIENT ................................ PURPOSE .............................. SAFEGUARDS
Payment Processors (Stripe / PayPal) Transactions PCI-DSS; tokenised storage
Email Marketing Platform Newsletters, resources EU-US Data Privacy Framework or SCCs
Video-Conferencing (Zoom) Coaching calls Encrypted sessions
Independent Contractors Substitute coaching NDA; minimum-necessary info
Legal / Regulatory Authorities Fulfil legal obligations Shared only when required
Emergency Services Protect vital interests Health data disclosed only as needed
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• Essential — login, cart functionality (cannot be disabled)
• Analytics — Google Analytics traffic insight (browser opt-out available)
• Marketing — retargeting ads (set only with consent)
• Session — remember quiz progress and preferences; expire on browser close
You can manage cookies in your browser settings, but disabling them may affect performance.
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• SSL / TLS encryption in transit
• Secure, SOC-2 compliant hosting providers
• Role-based access; staff / contractors bound by confidentiality
• Encrypted password & token storage; 2-factor admin logins
• Regular vulnerability scans, software patching, and backups
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DATA TYPE ......................... RETENTION PERIOD
Client health & training records Coaching duration + 3 yrs
Newsletter / marketing contacts Until you opt out or request deletion
Transaction records 7 yrs (per U.S. tax law)
Website logs & analytics Up to 26 months, then aggregated or deleted
We securely delete or anonymise data when retention periods expire.
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IF YOU ARE …................. YOU MAY …............................. HOW
Florida resident (FIPA) Receive breach notice within 30 days – we email or mail notice
California resident (CCPA) Data report, deletion, opt-out sales – email us (see Section 15)
EU / UK resident (GDPR) Access, correct, export, erase data – email us (see Section 15)
All users Unsubscribe or correct info anytime – click “unsubscribe” or email us
We respond within 30 days (or sooner where required).
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Services target adults 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If a child’s info is submitted, contact us for prompt deletion. For any under-18 participant, verifiable parental consent is required.
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We are U.S.-based. If you access our site from outside the U.S., your data may be processed here. We rely on:
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or
• Participation in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (where applicable)
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• Coach is a certified fitness professional, not a physician or HIPAA-covered entity.
• Health data is used solely to design safe routines and monitor progress.
• Access is restricted to your coach(es) and, if strictly necessary, an on-call healthcare professional in an emergency.
• Photos / testimonials are published only with written consent; withdrawal = removal within 30 days.
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If we change this policy, we’ll post the new version here and update the “Last updated” date. For significant changes (e.g., new data uses), we’ll notify you by email or prominent banner at least 14 days in advance.
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Questions or requests?
Email: privacy@danieljargota.com
Mail: Daniel J. Argota, Miami, FL 331xx, USA