Last Updated: January 2024
Top CEO Coaches ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Top CEO Coaches directory website. This Privacy Policy explains data collection, use, storage, and protection practices for all users of our website.
Top CEO Coaches collects information users provide through 3 primary interaction points:
The website automatically collects standard technical information through web server logs:
Top CEO Coaches uses collected information for 5 specific purposes:
Contact form submissions receive responses from the editorial team addressing inquiries about directory content, coach profiles, or nomination processes. Response communications use the email addresses users provide in form submissions.
Nomination form information evaluates proposed coaches against directory selection criteria. The evaluation process involves reviewing nominator-provided details and conducting independent research on nominated coaches.
Automatically collected technical information analyzes website usage patterns, identifies popular content, and optimizes directory organization. This analysis improves user experience and information accessibility.
Server logs and access data protect website security by identifying suspicious activity, preventing unauthorized access attempts, and maintaining system integrity.
Information retention fulfills legal obligations, responds to valid legal processes, and enforces website terms of use when necessary.
Top CEO Coaches maintains strict data privacy standards and limits information sharing to specific circumstances:
User information is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial marketing purposes. Email addresses collected through contact forms remain confidential and are used exclusively for responding to inquiries.
Website hosting providers and technical service vendors may access user data solely to deliver infrastructure services, maintain website functionality, and ensure security. These providers operate under contractual confidentiality obligations.
Information disclosure occurs when required by valid legal processes, court orders, or government requests. Disclosures comply with applicable laws and are limited to specifically requested information.
Coaches nominated through the nomination form may be contacted directly to verify information and gather additional details for directory evaluation. Nominator information may be shared with nominated coaches to establish contact context.
Top CEO Coaches uses minimal tracking technologies focused on website functionality:
Essential cookies maintain website functionality, remember user preferences for navigation, and support form submissions. These cookies do not track user behavior across other websites.
Website analytics tools collect aggregate data about page views, visit duration, and navigation patterns. This information improves directory organization and content relevance. Analytics data is anonymized and does not identify individual users.
Browser settings allow users to block or delete cookies. Disabling cookies may limit certain website features but does not prevent access to directory information.
Top CEO Coaches implements industry-standard security measures to protect user information:
Despite security measures, no internet transmission method guarantees absolute security. Users acknowledge inherent risks in electronic communication and data storage.
Information retention follows specific timeframes based on data type and purpose:
Users may request data deletion by contacting the editorial team through the contact form. Deletion requests are processed within 30 days unless legal obligations require retention.
Top CEO Coaches directory includes external links to coach websites, professional profiles, and related resources. These third-party websites operate under their own privacy policies independent of Top CEO Coaches.
Users accessing external links leave Top CEO Coaches website and become subject to the privacy practices of the destination website. Top CEO Coaches does not control third-party privacy policies and encourages users to review privacy statements on external websites.
Top CEO Coaches directory targets professional audiences including chief executives, board members, and human resources executives. The website does not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age.
Parents or guardians discovering that minors have provided information to Top CEO Coaches should contact the editorial team immediately for data removal.
Top CEO Coaches operates from the United States and stores data on servers located in the United States. International users accessing the directory consent to information transfer and storage in the United States under U.S. privacy laws.
European Union users have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) including data access, correction, deletion, and portability. EU users may exercise these rights by contacting the editorial team.
Top CEO Coaches reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in data practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. Policy updates include revised "Last Updated" dates at the top of this page.
Material privacy practice changes receive notification through prominent website notice for 30 days following the update. Continued website use after notification period constitutes acceptance of modified privacy practices.
Users maintain specific rights regarding personal information collected through Top CEO Coaches:
Users exercise these rights by submitting requests through the contact form with specific details about the requested action. The editorial team responds to rights requests within 30 days.
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or data practices can be submitted through the contact form.
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