Privacy Policy
Last updated: 29 July 2026Introduction
Welcome to Grounded Ambition, operated by Yasmin Ainkaran, Entreprise Individuelle ("I," "me," or "my"). I care about protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on my website and when using my services.
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit groundedambition.com (the "Site") and use my coaching and facilitation services (the "Services").
Please read this Policy carefully. By using my Services, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this Policy. This Policy is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable French law.
Who I Am
Business name: Grounded Ambition by Yasmin Ainkaran
Legal form: Entreprise Individuelle (EI)
SIREN: 918 106 451
SIRET: 918 106 451 00027
VAT number: FR00918106451
Registered address: 122 Rue Amelot, 75011 Paris, France
RCS: Paris
Contact: team@groundedambition.com
Personal Information I Collect
Information You Provide
I collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
Professional information (job title, organisation, industry)
Information you share when booking a strategy call or coaching session
Newsletter subscription preferences
Messages you send through contact forms on the Site
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit my Site, I may collect technical information including:
IP address and approximate location data
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the Site
Referring website
This information is collected via cookies and analytics tools. Please see the Cookies section below for further details.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
I use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use my Site and to improve your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or via the cookie consent banner displayed on the Site. For more detail, please refer to my Cookie Policy.
How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect for the following purposes:
Service Delivery
Respond to enquiries and schedule coaching or facilitation sessions
Deliver coaching programmes, workshops, and facilitation services
Send confirmations and service-related communications
Newsletter and Marketing
Send the Leading What's Next newsletter (with your explicit consent)
Share insights, resources, and updates relevant to leadership and performance
Measure the effectiveness of email communications
You may unsubscribe from my newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
Analytics and Improvement
Analyse Site usage patterns to improve content and user experience
Monitor website performance
Legal and Security
Comply with applicable legal obligations
Protect the security and integrity of the Site and Services
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, I process your personal information on the following legal bases:
Consent — for newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications
Contract — to fulfil coaching or facilitation service agreements
Legitimate Interest — for analytics, security, and improving the Site
Legal Obligation — where required by French or EU law
How I Share Your Information
I do not sell your personal information. I may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
I work with trusted third-party providers who assist in operating my business:
Brevo — email marketing and contact management
Squarespace — website hosting and forms
Zapier — workflow automation between services
Typeform — online forms and assessments
Google Analytics — website usage analytics (if enabled)
Calendly or equivalent — scheduling tools for strategy calls
All service providers are selected carefully and are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection law.
Legal Requirements
I may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or to protect my rights and the safety of others.
Business Transfers
In the unlikely event of a transfer or restructuring of my business, your data may be transferred to a successor, subject to the same privacy protections.
International Data Transfers
Some of my service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your personal information in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Data Retention
I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by French law and applicable accounting obligations. When data is no longer needed, I securely delete or anonymise it. Typical retention periods:
Newsletter subscribers: for as long as you remain subscribed, then deleted upon unsubscribe request
Coaching client data: up to 5 years following the end of our engagement, in accordance with French commercial law
Contact form enquiries: up to 3 years from last contact
Analytics data: as configured in the analytics platform (typically 26 months)
Data Security
I implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure hosting infrastructure, encrypted communications, and access controls.
However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. If you have concerns about the security of information transmitted over the internet, please contact me directly.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access — request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
Rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure — request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements
Restriction — request that I limit processing of your data in certain circumstances
Portability — request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
Withdraw consent — withdraw any consent you have given at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at hello@groundedambition.com. I will respond within 30 days as required by applicable law.
If you are not satisfied with my response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés) at www.cnil.fr.
Children's Privacy
My Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe I have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact me immediately so I can delete it.
Links to Third-Party Sites
My Site may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or applicable law. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always indicate when the Policy was last revised. Your continued use of the Site or Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal data, please contact me:
Yasmin Ainkaran — Grounded Ambition
122 Rue Amelot, 75011 Paris, France
team@groundedambition.com
www.groundedambition.com