Last updated: July 2026
Who I am
James McBrearty operates this website (jamesmcbrearty.com) and provides the Chocks Away online course and Personal Business Review service. I am based in the United Kingdom.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your data, please contact me at: [email protected]
What Data I Collect
I collect different types of information depending on how you interact with me:
- Website visitors: Basic analytics data (pages visited, device type, approximate location).
- Course students: Name, email address, and purchase information when you buy the Chocks Away course through Teachable.
- Personal Review clients: Name, email address, and business information you provide when booking or completing a Personal Business Review.
- Email subscribers: Name and email address if you sign up to receive updates or resources.
How I Use Your Data
I use your data to:
- Provide access to the Chocks Away course and deliver course materials
- Provide Personal Business Review services
- Send important updates about your purchase or service
- Improve my website, course, and services
- Send occasional emails about new resources or offers (only if you have opted in)
Legal Basis for Processing
I process your personal data under the UK GDPR on the following legal bases:
- Contract – to provide the course or Personal Review service you have purchased
- Consent – when you sign up to receive marketing emails or newsletters
- Legitimate interests – to improve my services and website experience
Third Parties I Share Data With
I use trusted third-party services to run my business. These include:
- Teachable – to host and deliver the Chocks Away course
- Payment processors (such as Stripe) – to process payments securely
- Email service providers – to send course updates and newsletters
- Website hosting and analytics providers
These providers only receive the minimum data necessary to perform their services.
Cookies
My website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and for basic analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Essential cookies required for the site to function are always active.
How Long I Keep Your Data
- Course students: Data is retained while you have access to the course and for a reasonable period afterwards for support and legal purposes.
- Personal Review clients: Data is kept for the duration of the service and up to 6 years afterwards for accounting and legal record-keeping.
- Email subscribers: Until you unsubscribe.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis)
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [email protected].
Data Security
I take the security of your personal data seriously and use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the date of the most recent update.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please email me at [email protected].