At The Career Drive, I’m committed to creating a space that feels safe, respectful, and supportive. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data is collected when you visit this website, why it’s collected, and how it’s handled with care. My intention is to be transparent and clear, so you always know how your information is used.

1. Who I Am

The Career Drive is a strengths‑based career coaching practice founded and run by Asimina Stamataki.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can reach me at:

Email: mina@thecareerdrive.com

Location: Oisterwijk, North Brabant, Netherlands

2. What Personal Data Is Collected and Why

Contact Forms

When you reach out through a contact form, I collect the information you choose to share—typically your name, email address, and message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and support you in the best way possible.

Your message may be stored in my email inbox and, depending on settings, temporarily in the website’s database. I do not use this information for marketing unless you explicitly opt in.

Coaching Intake or Discovery Call Forms

If you complete an intake or discovery call form, I collect the details you provide to help prepare for our conversation. This information is used only for coaching‑related communication and is never shared with third parties unless legally required.

Spam Protection (Akismet)

To keep this website a safe and welcoming space, I use Akismet to filter out spam. When you submit a form, Akismet may process technical details—such as your IP address, browser information, referrer, and the content of your message—to determine whether the submission is legitimate. This helps protect both you and the site from unwanted or harmful activity.

You can read more about Akismet’s data handling at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Tools used during coaching sessions

Miro (visual collaboration tool) During coaching sessions, I may use Miro as a visual workspace to support exercises, reflection, and visual thinking. Any information added to a Miro board is processed by Miro according to their own privacy policy. Miro acts as a data processor on my behalf and stores data securely. Boards are shared only with you and are not accessible to third parties.

Quenza (coaching platform) For between‑session exercises and reflections, I use Quenza, a secure and GDPR‑compliant coaching platform. When you complete activities or share information through Quenza, your data is processed and stored within their system. Quenza acts as a data processor on my behalf and handles your information according to their own privacy and security standards. Activities are shared only with you and are not accessible to third parties.

Website Analytics

This website does not use tracking cookies or analytics tools that identify individual visitors.

3. Cookies

This website uses only essential, functional cookies that help the site operate smoothly. These cookies do not track your behaviour and do not require consent under GDPR/AVG.

4. Embedded Content From Other Websites

Pages on this site may include embedded content (such as videos or social media posts). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly. These external sites may collect data or use cookies according to their own policies.

I only embed content when it adds meaningful value, and I avoid unnecessary tracking wherever possible.

5. Who Your Data Is Shared With

Your data is shared only when necessary to run this website securely and effectively:

  • Email provider — to receive your message
  • Website hosting provider — to keep the site online
  • Akismet — for spam protection
  • Miro (visual collaboration tool)
  • Quenza (coaching platform)
Tools used during coaching sessions

I do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. How Long Your Data Is Stored

  • Contact form submissions: kept only as long as needed to respond or provide support
  • Email correspondence: stored in my inbox according to normal email retention practices
  • Website backups: may temporarily contain form entries until overwritten

You can request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR/AVG

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, simply contact me at the email listed above.

8. How Your Data Is Protected

I take data protection seriously. This website uses secure connections (SSL/HTTPS), trusted hosting, and industry‑standard security measures. Access to personal data is limited and handled with care.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect new services, legal requirements, or improvements to how I protect your data. The latest version will always be available on this page.