Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 23, 2026

Cookies are the best, especially topped with flaky sea salt. The kind on this website are less delicious but still useful. Here’s the plain-English version of what I collect, why, and what you can do about it. The full policy lives below if you want the details.

gumption. (The Resume Realist, LLC) (“gumption.,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase our products, or engage our services.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly. When you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a contact form, book a consultation, purchase a product, or sign up for a coaching engagement, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, billing details, professional background, and any information you choose to share in intake questionnaires or communications.

Information collected automatically. When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, and device information.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Deliver the products, services, and coaching engagements you purchase

• Send the Cup of Ambition newsletter and other communications you subscribe to

• Process payments and maintain billing records

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

• Improve our website, content, and services

• Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party platforms to operate our business. Each has its own privacy policy governing how it handles your data:

• Beehiiv — newsletter delivery and email subscriber management

• Squarespace — website hosting and digital product sales

• CoachVantage — client portal, scheduling, and coaching program management

• Google Analytics — website traffic and usage analytics

• Stripe (and other payment processors) — secure payment processing. We do not store your full credit card information on our systems.

• Google Workspace (Gmail) — email correspondence and business communication

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site traffic.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies that keep the site functioning properly

• Analytics cookies that help us understand site usage through Google Analytics

• Functional cookies that remember your preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the site may not function properly.

Email Communications

When you subscribe to the Cup of Ambition newsletter or any other email list, we will send you content, updates, and occasional promotional messages related to our services. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email. Unsubscribing from marketing emails does not affect transactional emails related to services you have purchased.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using industry-standard security measures and trusted third-party providers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information

• Opt out of marketing communications

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated by email or a notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:

gumption. (The Resume Realist, LLC)

Cincinnati, Ohio

kelly@get-gumption.com