Privacy Policy

Ani Iyabo (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website www.aniiyabo.com (the “Site”), which provides life-coaching services, personal-development content, and the “Dear Ani” advice column.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information and describes your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Notice at Collection: This Privacy Policy also serves as our Notice at Collection of Personal Information under the CCPA/CPRA.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:
  • Personal identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
  • Professional or demographic information: Occupation, areas of interest, or details you voluntarily provide during coaching sessions or form submissions.
  • Usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and analytics about how you use our Site.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to personalize your experience, deliver ads, and analyze traffic.
  • Communication data: Messages, inquiries, or submissions sent through our forms, blog comments, or email.
  • Sensitive information (if provided): Coaching notes, emotional wellness data, or other information you choose to share in a coaching context. We treat all such information as “sensitive personal information” under the CPRA and limit its use strictly to providing our services.

We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18 years old.


2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:
  • Provide and improve our life-coaching services and website functionality.
  • Respond to inquiries, comments, and requests.
  • Send newsletters, updates, and marketing materials (with your consent).
  • Personalize your online experience and optimize site content.
  • Prevent fraud, maintain security, and comply with legal obligations.
  • Conduct analytics and measure engagement to improve offerings.


3. How We Share Your Information

We may share information with:
  • Service providers assisting with hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing, and other operations.
  • Analytics and advertising partners (such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel) for measurement and limited data sharing as permitted by law.
  • Legal authorities when required to comply with applicable law or protect our rights.
  • Business transfers: If Ani Iyabo is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data for advertising or analytics, but you can opt out of this sharing (see below).


4. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected.
  • Right to Delete: Request that we delete personal information we hold about you, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: Opt out of data sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: Restrict the use of sensitive data to essential business purposes.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not deny services, charge different prices, or provide a different level of quality if you exercise your rights.

You may exercise these rights by emailing hello@aniiyabo.com or by using the contact form on our Site.

Verification Process: We may verify your request by matching the information you provide (such as email or phone number) with data we already maintain. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf if properly designated and verified.


5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:
  • Enable essential website functions;
  • Remember preferences and improve user experience;
  • Analyze site usage and measure marketing performance; and
  • Deliver personalized content or limited advertising.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

For details about opting out of Google Analytics, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.


6. Email and Communications

You can unsubscribe from promotional emails by clicking “unsubscribe” in any message or contacting hello@aniiyabo.com.

We may still send essential administrative or transactional communications (such as appointment confirmations or account notices).


7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law (e.g., tax, accounting, or recordkeeping obligations).


8. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no online system can be guaranteed 100 % secure, and you share information at your own risk.


9. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may link to external websites, including social media, affiliates, or partners. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing personal data.


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be communicated by email or website notice where required by law.


11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Ani Iyabo
Email: hello@aniiyabo.com
Website: www.aniiyabo.com
Los Angeles, California, USA


Your Privacy, Simply Explained

At Ani Iyabo, we respect your privacy.
We collect only what’s needed to serve you better — like your name, email, and how you use our site. We use this information to improve your experience, share updates (if you say yes), and keep our website running smoothly.

We never sell your personal information. Some data may be shared with trusted partners (like Google Analytics) to understand site performance, and you can opt out anytime.

If you live in California, you have special privacy rights — like asking what we collect, requesting deletion, or opting out of data sharing.
You’re always in control.

Email us anytime at hello@aniiyabo.com if you’d like to access, delete, or update your information.