PRIVACY POLICY—DANIEL J. ARGOTA SPINE-HEALTH COACHING

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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1. SCOPE OF THIS POLICY

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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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2. WHAT WE COLLECT

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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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3. HOW WE COLLECT DATA

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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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4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

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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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5. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING (EEA VISITORS)

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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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6. WHEN WE SHARE INFORMATION

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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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7. COOKIES & SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

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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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8. DATA SECURITY

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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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9. DATA RETENTION

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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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10. YOUR RIGHTS

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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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11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

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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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12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

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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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13. HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION

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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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14. POLICY UPDATES

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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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15. CONTACT US

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Questions or requests?  

Email: privacy@danieljargota.com  

Mail: Daniel J. Argota, Miami, FL 331xx, USA