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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Introduction

Brian Fried ("The Inventor Coach," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

This policy also describes how we work with third-party advertising and analytics partners, including Meta Platforms, Inc. ("Meta"), and your rights regarding your personal data under applicable privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act/California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA).

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Book a consultation through our scheduling system
  • Fill out contact forms
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Communicate with us via email or phone

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to share about your invention ideas.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our consulting services
  • Schedule and conduct consultations
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Send you relevant information about our services (with your consent)
  • Analyze website usage to improve user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These include:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure ad performance

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information about you:

  • vcita: For scheduling consultations
  • Formspree: For form submissions

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

Meta Business Tools (Facebook Pixel)

We use Meta Business Tools, specifically the Facebook Pixel, on our website. The Facebook Pixel is a piece of code that collects data to help us track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to people who have already taken action on our website.

Data We Share with Meta

Through the Facebook Pixel, we may share the following categories of information with Meta:

  • Device information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, actions taken on our website
  • IP address: Used for approximate location targeting
  • Referral data: How you arrived at our website
  • Conversion events: Actions such as form submissions or consultation bookings

How Meta Uses This Data

Meta uses this data according to its own privacy policy for purposes including:

  • Measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
  • Delivering targeted advertisements to you on Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta platforms
  • Building custom and lookalike audiences for advertising
  • Providing analytics and insights about website visitors

Meta may combine data collected through our website with information from your Meta account and other sources. Meta may also share this data with its partners and vendors.

For more information about how Meta collects and uses data, please review:

Opting Out of Facebook Pixel Tracking

You can opt out of Facebook Pixel tracking in several ways:

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Rights Under GDPR (European Union Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to object: Object to processing of your data, including for direct marketing
  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

  • Right to know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected
  • Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Right to opt out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of their personal information. When we use services like the Facebook Pixel for targeted advertising, this may constitute "sharing" under California law.

To opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information:

We will process your request within 15 business days and will not discriminate against you for exercising this right.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Brian Fried - The Inventor Coach
Email: brianfried@gmail.com
Phone: 631-565-7074