Cookies and Privacy Policy

I appreciate your visit to my website and your interest in my company. Protecting your personal data and ensuring its security is of utmost importance to me. I adhere to the applicable data protection regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies directly across all EU Member States such as Austria, and the Austrian Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz – DSG), which supplements the GDPR.  

This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains what personal data is collected when you use this website (lizrileycoaching.com), the purposes for which this data is processed, and the rights you have regarding your data. 

 

1. Name and Contact Details of the Controller 

The controller, as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection regulations: 

Name: Elizabeth Riley 

Address: Wagnermühle 143/3, Sankt Lorenz, 5310, Austria 

2. Provision of the Website & Server Log Files 

When you visit this website, Squarespace (our hosting provider) automatically collects certain technical data required to provide the website and ensure its secure operation. This includes: 

IP address 

Browser type and version 

Device and operating system 

Date and time of access 

Pages viewed (basic request information) 

This processing is necessary to deliver the website securely and reliably and is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in operating a functional website). GDPR  

The data is stored temporarily and deleted automatically when it is no longer required—typically at the end of your session. 

 

3. Personal Data Collected 

3.1 Data you voluntarily provide 

Name 

Email address 

Coaching‑related information you choose to share 

Payment details (processed externally — never stored by me) 

Messages sent via email or contact forms 

3.2 Automatically collected data 

In addition to essential technical data processed by Squarespace, this website uses analytics and marketing technologies (see Section 9). 

These technologies may collect: 

  • IP address (shortened/anonymised where applicable) 

  • Device and browser information 

  • Pages visited 

  • Referrer URL 

  • Time spent on pages 

  • Interaction behaviour (e.g., clicks, conversions) 

These technologies are only activated after your consent via the cookie banner. 

 

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Article 6) 

Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) — delivering coaching services 

Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — optional communications 

Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) — secure operation of the website, fraud prevention 

Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) — Austrian accounting/tax laws 

 

5. Purposes of Processing 

Your data is processed to: 

Provide online coaching services 

Handle inquiries 

Process payments 

Maintain website security and functionality 

Comply with legal obligations 

 

6. Payment Processing 

Squarespace Payments 

Squarespace may process payment‑related data. As a U.S.-based provider, any cross‑border data transfers follow GDPR requirements for international transfers. 

PayPal 

PayPal is an independent controller when processing your transactions. 
I never store or access your full payment card details. 

 

7. Data Sharing 

Data is shared only with: 

Squarespace (hosting + website operation) 

PayPal (payment processing) 

Email service providers 

Cloud storage providers (if used for coaching documents) 

These providers are required to follow GDPR and the Austrian DSG. 

 

8. International Data Transfers 

Squarespace and PayPal may transfer data outside the EU. 
These transfers rely on: 

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) 

Appropriate GDPR safeguards 

 

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies 

This website uses cookies and similar technologies in accordance with: 

  • General Data Protection Regulation 

  • Austrian Telecommunications Act (TKG 2021) 

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. 

9.1 Essential Cookies (No consent required) 

Used for: 

  • Website functionality 

  • Security 

  • Session management 

  • Payment processing 

These are processed under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). 

 

9.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent required) 

This website uses Google Analytics, provided by 

Google Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland. 

Google Analytics helps analyse website usage and improve services. 

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). 

IP anonymisation is enabled. 

Data may be transferred to the United States based on: 

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) 

  • The EU–US Data Privacy Framework (where applicable) 

Retention period: up to 14 months (or configured GA setting). 

 

9.3 Marketing & Advertising Cookies (Consent required) 

This website uses the Meta Pixel, provided by 

Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland. 

The Meta Pixel enables: 

  • Measurement of advertising performance 

  • Creation of custom audiences 

  • Personalised advertising 

Data collected may include: 

  • IP address 

  • Device information 

  • Pages visited 

  • Conversion actions 

  • Behavioural interaction data 

For the collection and transmission of data via Meta Pixel, we and Meta act as joint controllers pursuant to Art. 26 GDPR. 

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). 

Data may be transferred outside the EU under SCCs or the EU–US Data Privacy Framework (where applicable). 

 

9.4 Behavioural Tracking & Profiling 

Where consent is given, user behaviour on this website may be analysed for marketing optimisation and personalised advertising purposes. 

This may include tracking of page views, clicks, scroll behaviour and conversions. 

You may withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings. 

 

9.5 Consent Management 

Non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing) are only activated after your explicit consent via the cookie banner. 

You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time. 

  

10. Data Retention 

Client data: Stored for the duration of the coaching relationship and for 1 year thereafter. 

Payment and invoice data: Stored for 7 years in accordance with Austrian tax law requirements. 

Email correspondence: Stored for up to 2 years for communication and record‑keeping purposes. 

Essential cookies: Expire automatically according to Squarespace’s technical settings. 

 

11. Your Rights under GDPR 

You have the right to: 

Access your personal data 

Correct inaccurate data 

Request deletion 

Restrict processing 

Object to processing (where based on legitimate interest) 

Withdraw consent at any time 

Data portability 

Lodge a complaint with: 

Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde) 

Website: https://www.dsb.gv.at 

 

12. Security 

Technical and organizational security measures are implemented to protect your data. 
Squarespace also provides GDPR‑aligned security controls for hosting and data storage.  

 

13. Contact 

For questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy: 

Email: info@lizrileycoaching.com 
 

14. Changes to This Policy 

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as required by current legal requirements or to reflect changes in our services. The most current version of the Privacy Policy will always be available on our website. 

Date of Last Update: 22.02.2026