Effective Date: April 2, 2026
Website: shawngeraty.com
Dr. Shawn Geraty, through SMG Consulting Ventures, LLC, doing business as Reduce Stress and Thrive (“we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit shawngeraty.com, sign up for emails, purchase products or services, book appointments, complete forms or applications, enter into a coaching agreement, participate in coaching or course offerings, or otherwise interact with our website and business.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing information
Payment and transaction details
Information submitted through contact forms, applications, questionnaires, surveys, intake forms, or scheduling tools
Information you provide when signing up for a free resource, newsletter, course, coaching program, waitlist, webinar, or other offer
Information shared when applying for a coaching package or service
Information related to agreements, contracts, acknowledgments, or consent forms you complete in connection with coaching services
Messages or information you send through email, contact forms, customer support, or other communication channels
We may also collect certain information automatically when you use the site, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages viewed
Time spent on pages
Referring website or source
General usage and browsing behavior through cookies, pixels, analytics, or similar technologies
We may use your information to:
Provide free resources, newsletters, and other content
Deliver coaching services, courses, memberships, digital products, or other offerings
Review coaching applications and determine program fit
Prepare, send, and maintain coaching agreements, service terms, and related documents
Process purchases and payments
Schedule appointments, calls, or sessions
Send confirmations, receipts, account-related notices, and customer service messages
Communicate with you about programs, services, updates, promotions, or future offers
Improve website performance, user experience, and content
Maintain records for administrative, accounting, legal, and business purposes
Protect the security and integrity of our website and business
If you sign up for a free resource, newsletter, webinar, coaching offer, course, or other opt-in, you may receive email communications from us. These emails may include:
Educational content
Updates and announcements
Promotional messages
Information about current or future services, products, or programs
We may use Course Creator 360 and HighLevel or related tools to manage email communications, forms, automation, and customer communication.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.
We may use Course Creator 360 and HighLevel for forms, coaching applications, appointment scheduling, communication workflows, and related customer management functions.
When you fill out a form, apply for a coaching package, request information, or book an appointment, the information you provide may be stored and processed through those platforms in order to deliver services, respond to inquiries, evaluate fit for coaching offers, and manage business operations.
If you purchase a product, program, course, or service through this website, payments may be processed through third-party payment providers such as Stripe and PayPal.
We do not store your full credit card or payment card information on our own servers. Payment information is processed according to the privacy policies and security practices of those third-party providers.
We may retain order details, purchase history, and related customer information for customer service, account access, bookkeeping, tax reporting, contract administration, and legal compliance.
If you enroll in a coaching package, program, or other service, we may collect and store information related to your agreement with us, including signed contracts, acknowledgments, service terms, and refund policy acceptance.
This information is used to document the services you purchased, the terms you agreed to, and related business and legal obligations.
Any refund terms, service terms, or coaching-specific conditions will be governed by the separate agreement, contract, or Terms of Service you accept in connection with that offer.
We may use Course Creator 360 to host and deliver courses, curriculum, digital materials, or other online learning experiences.
If you enroll in a course or program, we may collect and store information necessary to provide access, track participation, communicate with you about the program, and support your customer experience.
This website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, understand site usage, and support the operation of the website and marketing efforts.
These technologies may be used to:
Remember user preferences
Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
Improve site functionality and performance
Measure the effectiveness of content or marketing campaigns
We may use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use the website. Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, time on site, device information, and general geographic region based on IP address.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
This website may include embedded videos or content from third-party platforms, including YouTube.
When you interact with embedded video or other third-party content, those providers may collect information about your interaction, use cookies, or track activity according to their own privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms.
If you provide your phone number, we may send you text messages related to scheduling, account information, reminders, program participation, or other service-related communications.
If you separately opt in, we may also send promotional or marketing text messages. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
You may opt out of marketing text messages at any time by replying STOP, where applicable, or by contacting us directly. Opting out of marketing messages does not prevent us from sending service-related communications that are necessary to provide the services you requested.
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers only as needed to operate the website and business, including providers that assist with:
Website hosting
Course and content delivery
Email marketing and automation
Scheduling
Payment processing
Analytics
Video hosting and embedded content
Customer communication and support
We may also disclose information:
When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
To protect our rights, safety, or property
In connection with a business transfer, merger, sale, or reorganization, if applicable
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide services, fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal, tax, accounting, and business obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
You may choose to:
Opt out of marketing emails at any time
Disable cookies through your browser settings
Contact us to request that we update or delete your personal information, where applicable
Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable law.
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding the personal information we collect about you. These rights may include the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or additional details about how your personal information is used, subject to applicable law.
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the contact information listed below.
This website and our services are intended for adults and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept those changes.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact:
Dr. Shawn Geraty
SMG Consulting Ventures, LLC
doing business as Reduce Stress and Thrive
Website: shawngeraty.com
Email: [email protected]