1. Disclaimer

Success in Science Career Coaching LLC provides career coaching services for students, graduates, and professionals in STEM fields. Our services are educational and developmental in nature and are not a substitute for legal, medical, mental health, or financial advice.

By engaging in coaching with us, you acknowledge the following:

• Coaching is not therapy. We do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. If such needs arise, we will refer you to an appropriate licensed professional.

• Client responsibility. You are fully responsible for your decisions, actions, and results throughout and following the coaching relationship.

• No guarantees. While we are committed to providing support and guidance, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes such as job placement, admission to academic programs, or promotions.

• Conflicts of interest. We do not engage in recruitment, admissions, or hiring decisions for any institution, company, or organization.We value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information.

2. Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information.

What We Collect

We may collect and store the following information:

• Your name, email, phone number, address, and other contact details

• Coaching-related data such as goals, assessment responses, and session notes

• Communication preferences and interaction history

• Payment details (processed securely via third-party platforms)

How We Use Your Information

**All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

We use your information to:

• Provide personalized coaching services

• Communicate updates, scheduling information, and resources

• Maintain internal records for service quality and business operations

• Improve user experience through data-informed decisions

Communication Consent & Messaging Services

By indicating your communication preferences, you consent to receiving updates through the selected methods (e.g., email, text message, phone). You may update your preferences at any time.

If you opt in to receive text messages (SMS), please note:

• We will not share your opt-in to an SMS short code campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to supporting you in connection with that campaign.

• We may share your Personal Data with third parties that help us provide the messaging service, including platform providers, phone companies, and other vendors who assist with message delivery.

• Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties for marketing or unrelated purposes.

Third Parties & Data Sharing

We use third-party platforms (such as Circle, Zoom, Stripe, and Google Workspace) to provide our services. These vendors are required to uphold security and privacy standards.

We may also disclose your data to:

• Legal or regulatory entities, if required to comply with the law.

We do not sell your personal data.

Data Security & Retention

All client data is stored securely using encrypted, access-controlled systems. We retain your information only as long as needed to fulfill our services or meet legal obligations.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or request deletion of your personal information. Please contact us at admin@successinscienceCC.com with your request.