Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

YouHaveTalents.com ("we," "us," or "our") is an online platform that provides training courses, intelligent books, and personalized consulting services across data analytics, international business development, AI-powered career tools, and mental health and wellness. The platform is operated by YouHaveTalents.com and is accessible at www.youhavetalents.com.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website, enroll in a course, purchase a book, book a consulting session, or otherwise interact with our services. By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit a contact, consultation booking, or newsletter subscription form (name, email address, phone number, and message content)
• Request free course information via our MailerLite email opt-in forms (first name and email address)
• Enroll in a course through Teachable (name, email, billing information — processed directly by Teachable)
• Purchase a book through Amazon (handled entirely by Amazon; we do not receive your payment or billing details)
• Send us an email or otherwise communicate with us directly

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information is collected automatically, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (country/region level)
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information from third-party services we use, such as email delivery confirmations from MailerLite, or aggregate analytics data from our website hosting provider (Hostinger).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and booking requests: We use your name, email, and message to respond to consultation requests sent to info@youhavetalents.com.
• To deliver free course information: When you opt in via our MailerLite forms, we use your name and email to send you the requested PDF course information.
• To send marketing communications: With your consent, we may send newsletters, course announcements, book releases, and expert tips. You may unsubscribe at any time.
• To improve our website and services: We use aggregated, anonymized analytics data to understand how visitors use our site and to improve content and navigation.
• To comply with legal obligations: We may process your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
• To protect our rights and users: We may use information to detect, prevent, or address fraud, security issues, or violations of our Terms of Use.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the specific context:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter or opting in to receive course information).
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as responding to inquiries or improving our website, and those interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a service you have requested (e.g., processing a consultation booking).
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process your information to comply with a legal obligation.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services (e.g., MailerLite for email marketing, Teachable for course delivery, Hostinger for website hosting). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.
• Consulting Experts: When you book a consulting session, your booking information (name, email, phone, and selected service) is shared with the relevant expert on our platform solely for the purpose of scheduling and conducting your session.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website before your information is transferred.

6. Third-Party Services and Integrations

Our website integrates with the following third-party platforms. Each has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data:

• MailerLite — Email marketing and newsletter delivery. When you submit an opt-in form, your name and email are stored in MailerLite. See MailerLite Privacy Policy.
• Teachable — Online course platform. Course enrollment and payment are processed directly by Teachable. See Teachable Privacy Policy.
• Amazon — Book sales. Purchases made through Amazon links are governed entirely by Amazon's policies. See Amazon Privacy Notice.
• ProperlyHired.com — AI career platform referenced in our consulting services. Use of ProperlyHired.com is subject to its own privacy policy.
• Hostinger — Website hosting provider. Hostinger may collect server logs and technical data. See Hostinger Privacy Policy.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., session management). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time on site). This data is aggregated and anonymous.
• Marketing Cookies: May be set by third-party services (such as MailerLite) to track the effectiveness of our email campaigns.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more information on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law:

• Consultation booking requests: Retained for up to 3 years for business records and follow-up purposes.
• Email subscriber data (MailerLite): Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Website analytics data: Retained in aggregated, anonymized form indefinitely.
• Legal and compliance records: Retained as required by applicable law, typically 7 years.

When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your information in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your information based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
• Right to Opt Out of Marketing: You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@youhavetalents.com. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you are located in the EEA or UK and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@youhavetalents.com and we will promptly delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

YouHaveTalents.com is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

Where required by applicable law (such as GDPR), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses or reliance on adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

12. Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our website
• Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Use of reputable, security-certified third-party service providers (MailerLite, Teachable, Hostinger)
• Regular review of our data collection and storage practices

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We are committed to resolving any complaints about our collection or use of your personal information. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to contact your local data protection authority.