Privacy Notice
& GDPR

Last updated: 14. September 2026

1. Who We Are
Jan Simons ("I", "my", "me"), operates this website. I am a sole trader providing professional executive coaching services in the United Kingdom. If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you can contact me directly at: jan@thirteenchairs.work.

2. No Cookies or Analytics Tracking
This website is built to respect your privacy. I do not use web analytics software (such as Google Analytics) to track your visit, and I do not deploy tracking cookies or marketing pixels.

3. The Personal Data We Collect
I do not use contact forms, user accounts, or online payment processors on this website. I only collect and process personal data that you choose to send voluntarily when you email me directly. This includes:

  • Your email address.

  • Your name.

  • Your professional details (such as your job title or employer) if included in your signature or email body.

  • Any personal or career context you choose to share in your message.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the lawful basis relied upon for processing this information is Legitimate Interests. It is necessary for my legitimate business interests as an executive coaching practice to read and respond to professional enquiries from potential clients.

5. Confidentiality and Data Sharing
Coaching involves a high level of professional trust. I treat the contents of your emails with strict confidentiality. I will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your information is only shared if required to do so by UK law or regulation.

6. Data Storage and Retention
Your emails are stored securely within a password-protected business email infrastructure.

  • If you do not proceed with coaching: I permanently delete your enquiry emails 6 months after our last communication.

  • If you become an active coaching client: A separate, comprehensive client contract and data agreement will be provided to govern our formal working relationship.

7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

  • Access: You can ask for copies of your personal information.

  • Rectification: You can ask me to correct information you think is inaccurate.

  • Erasure: You can ask me to delete your personal information in certain circumstances.

  • Object to processing: You can object to the processing of your personal data.

You do not need to pay any charge to exercise your rights. I have one month to respond to you. Please contact me at jan@thirteenchairs.work to make a request.

8. How to Complain
If you have any concerns about my use of your personal information, please contact me directly at jan@thirteenchairs.work. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how your data is handled. The ICO’s address is: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
(www.ico.org.uk).