Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23 July 2026

At Decide – Be Who You Need, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your data.

By using this website or contacting us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Business Name: Decide – Be Who You Need

Owner: Patrick Torring

Location: Finland

Email: Patrick.torring@gmail.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us using the email address above.

2. What Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services and improve your experience.

Depending on how you interact with the website, we may collect:

Your name
Your email address
Your phone number (if you choose to provide it)
Messages you send through our contact form
Information you provide when booking a consultation
Information you submit when downloading free resources (such as guides or PDFs)
Technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and website usage data
Cookie preferences where applicable

We only collect personal information that you choose to provide or that is collected automatically for the operation and improvement of the website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Respond to your enquiries
Provide coaching services
Schedule consultations or coaching sessions
Deliver free resources that you request
Send newsletters or educational content when you have given your consent
Improve our website and user experience
Maintain business records where legally required
Protect the security of our website

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data only when there is a lawful basis to do so.

These include:

Consent

When you subscribe to our newsletter or request a free downloadable resource, you give us permission to send you the requested information and, where stated, occasional updates. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Contract

If you become a coaching client, we process the information necessary to provide the coaching services you have requested.

Legitimate Interest

We may process information to respond to enquiries, improve our website, maintain security, and operate our business efficiently.

Legal Obligation

Certain information may need to be retained for accounting, taxation, or other legal requirements under Finnish law.

5. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may occasionally send emails containing:

Health and lifestyle tips
Coaching insights
Free resources
News and updates
Information about coaching services or digital products

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every marketing email.

We will only send marketing emails when you have given your consent.

6. Third-Party Services

To operate our business, we may use trusted third-party providers.

These may include services such as:

Squarespace (website hosting)
Email marketing software
Online booking software
Payment processors
Accounting software
Analytics services

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are responsible for protecting your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use the website.

Cookies may be used to:

Remember your preferences
Improve website performance
Measure website traffic and usage
Help us improve our content

Where required by law, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies before they are placed on your device.

You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

8. How Long We Keep Your Information

We only keep personal information for as long as necessary.

For example:

Contact enquiries are retained only as long as needed to respond and maintain appropriate business records.
Newsletter subscribers remain on our mailing list until they unsubscribe.
Coaching records are retained for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services and meet legal obligations.
Financial records are retained for the period required under Finnish accounting and tax legislation.

Once information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.

9. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or loss.

While no online system can guarantee absolute security, we use reputable service providers and appropriate security practices to safeguard your information.

10. Your Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights regarding your personal information.

These include the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information where applicable
Restrict or object to certain processing
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the email address provided above.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate consent, we will delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised "Last updated" date.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Decide – Be Who You Need

Patrick Torring

Finland

Email: Patrick.torring@gmail.com