Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to Tugucu Hipulu, operating at 2561 Piedmont Rd NE Suite 120, Atlanta, GA, and reachable at [email protected] or +1 404-816-3139. We operate the website tugucu-hipulu.info and provide group coaching services for professionals in their first management role.

We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used. This policy is written in plain language to make it as clear as possible.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly: When you submit our contact form, you provide your name, email address, phone number, and any message content you choose to include. We collect this information to respond to your inquiry.

Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.

Information about program participation: If you enroll in one of our coaching programs, we may collect additional information necessary to facilitate your participation, including scheduling preferences and program-related communications.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form. To communicate with you about program availability, scheduling, and participation. To improve the functionality and content of our website based on how visitors interact with it. To fulfill any legal obligations that apply to our operations. We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

We process your personal information on the following legal bases under applicable US privacy law: your consent (where you have provided it), the performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering into a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services, where those interests are not overridden by your rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how the site is used and improve your experience. We use essential cookies that are necessary for the site to function, and optional analytics cookies that help us understand visitor behavior.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent tool on our website. You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, such as email delivery providers and website hosting providers. These providers are contractually required to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes for which it was shared.

We may also disclose your information where required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Tugucu Hipulu, our participants, or others.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for a period sufficient to respond to your inquiry and maintain a record of our communications. If you enroll in a program, we retain relevant records for the duration of the program and a reasonable period thereafter.

When personal information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights Under US Privacy Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), and similar state privacy laws.

These rights may include the right to know what personal information we have collected about you, the right to request deletion of your personal information, the right to correct inaccurate personal information, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell or share personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for working professionals and are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your personal information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected] or by mail at 2561 Piedmont Rd NE Suite 120, Atlanta, GA.