Privacy Policy

The Uncontrolling Leader | Paul D. Willis
Last updated: June 2026

Your privacy matters. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

Who We Are

The Uncontrolling Leader is an executive coaching business operated by Paul D. Willis (pauldwillis.com). References to "we," "us," or "our" refer to this business.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

Name and email address when joining our email list, waitlist, or downloading a resource
Application information submitted through our coaching inquiry form
Payment information processed securely through third-party payment providers (we do not store credit card data)
Communications you send to us directly

Information collected automatically:

Website usage data via Wix analytics (pages visited, time on site, referring sources)
Email engagement data (open rates, link clicks) via our email service provider, Kit (formerly ConvertKit)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Deliver resources, courses, or programs you've requested
Send emails you've subscribed to, including newsletters and course content
Process coaching applications and communicate with clients
Improve our website, content, and offerings
Respond to your inquiries

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Email Communications

When you join our email list, you'll receive content related to leadership, burnout recovery, and our programs. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.

Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services to operate our business:

Wix — website hosting and analytics
Kit (ConvertKit) — email marketing
Stripe or other payment processors — secure payment handling
Circle or Slack — community platform (for members)

Each of these services has their own privacy policy governing their data practices.

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and track usage. You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Data Retention

We retain your information as long as you are an active subscriber, client, or member, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you. To make a request, contact us at uncontrollingleader@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 18.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us at: uncontrollingleader@gmail.com