Privacy Policy

Who we are

Dawn Cordray, owner of Cornerstone Creative Coaching, operates this website and provides creative coaching, editorial mentorship, and related services.

Website: [Insert website URL]
Contact Email: [Insert contact email]

Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when it is voluntarily provided by you.

This may include:

Contact Forms

• Name
• Email address
• Message content

Newsletter Sign-Up (if applicable)

• Name
• Email address

Client & Coaching Services

If you engage our services, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Billing information
• Project details
• Manuscripts, drafts, or creative materials submitted for review

Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors such as Stripe and/or PayPal/Zelle. We do not store full credit card details on our servers.

How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Provide coaching, editing, and consulting services
• Process payments
• Deliver newsletters or updates (if you have opted in)
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Maintain client records for administrative and legal purposes

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Confidentiality of Creative Work

Any manuscripts, drafts, creative materials, or personal content shared for coaching or editorial services are treated as confidential. Your work will not be shared, published, or distributed without your explicit permission.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, you may receive occasional updates, insights, or announcements. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.

We use reputable third-party email marketing providers to manage communications securely.

Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience
• Analyze website traffic
• Understand visitor behavior

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to collect non-identifiable data including browser type, device type, and pages visited.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

Embedded Content

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., Instagram posts, YouTube videos). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the originating website and may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Maintain records for legal, tax, or accounting purposes
• Comply with applicable regulations

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Section 10).

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for email communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
[Insert privacy contact email]

We may rely on third-party service providers to operate our website and business, including:

• Website hosting provider
• Email marketing platform
• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Zelle)
• Scheduling software
• Analytics services

These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.