PRIVACY NOTICE

Last updated: August 14, 2026

This website and the coaching practice known as Alongsider are operated by Karin Baer in British Columbia, Canada. Karin Baer is responsible for the personal information collected through this website and through direct inquiries.

INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE

When you email Karin Baer, your name, email address, and any information included in your message are received and used to respond to your inquiry.

Please do not include detailed personal, medical, or health information in your initial email.

If you decide to proceed with a connection call or coaching, additional information may be collected through Jane or other services used to arrange and provide coaching. You will receive further information about that process when appropriate.

WEBSITE INFORMATION

This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may collect information about your browser, network, device, IP address, and activity on this website so that the site can operate securely and provide website analytics.

Some service providers may process or store information outside Canada and are subject to the laws of the countries where they operate.

COOKIES

This website uses necessary cookies so that it functions correctly. Analytics and performance cookies may also be used to understand website traffic and activity.

Where available, visitors can manage non-essential cookies through the website’s cookie banner.

HOW INFORMATION IS USED

Karin Baer uses personal information only as reasonably necessary to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Arrange connection calls or coaching services
• Provide agreed coaching services
• Operate and improve the website
• Maintain appropriate professional and business records
• Meet professional, ethical, or legal obligations

Karin Baer does not sell personal information.

INFORMATION SHARING

Personal information may be processed by service providers used to operate the website or provide agreed services, including Squarespace, Jane, Zoom, and email providers.

Information may also be disclosed when required by law or when there is a serious concern about immediate harm.

RETENTION AND PROTECTION

Reasonable steps are taken to protect personal information. No method of email communication, electronic storage, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to meet professional, business, or legal requirements.

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

You may ask to access or correct personal information held by Karin Baer. You may also ask questions about how your information is collected, used, protected, or disclosed.

Requests are subject to applicable legal and professional requirements.

CONTACT

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

Karin Baer
karin@karinbaer.com