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Privacy Policy

This policy explains how Dr. Zeina Ghossoub El-Aswad and Embrace2Create collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use this website or engage with our services.

Effective DateApril 8, 2026
Last UpdatedApril 8, 2026
JurisdictionLebanon · United States

Who We Are

This website is operated by Dr. Zeina Ghossoub El-Aswad, trading as Embrace2Create. We provide personal coaching, wellness programs, leadership development, assessments, and the PEACE Community membership.

References to "we", "us", or "our" in this policy refer to Dr. Zeina Ghossoub El-Aswad and Embrace2Create. References to "you" refer to the person accessing this website or engaging with our services.

Our business operates across Lebanon and the United States, with our primary digital operations based at zeinaghossoub.com.

What We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

Category Data Collected How
Identity First name, last name Forms, registration, email
Contact Email address, phone number (if provided) Assessment form, contact form, community signup
Professional Job title, industry, organization (if provided) Contact form, coaching intake
Payment Billing information (processed by third-party payment providers — we do not store card details) Community or program purchase
Usage Pages visited, time on site, device type, browser Cookies and analytics tools
Communications Messages sent via contact form or email Direct contact
Assessment data Responses to EQ and leadership assessments (where you choose to complete them) Assessment tools and platforms

We do not collect sensitive data such as health records, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or political opinions — unless you voluntarily share such information in a coaching context, in which case it is treated with full confidentiality.

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To deliver the EQ self-assessment and send your results and follow-up email series
  • To manage your PEACE Community membership and provide access to coaching sessions and resources
  • To respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form
  • To send educational content, program updates, and relevant offers you have opted in to receive
  • To process payments for programs, assessments, and community membership
  • To improve the website and understand how visitors interact with our content
  • To comply with legal obligations applicable in Lebanon and the United States

We will never sell your data to third parties. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under GDPR and similar frameworks, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent — when you submit the free assessment form or subscribe to our email list, you consent to receiving the relevant communications. You may withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing.
  • Contract — when you purchase a program or join the PEACE Community, processing is necessary to fulfil our agreement with you.
  • Legitimate interests — we may process certain data to improve our services, communicate with enquirers, and maintain the security of our systems, where this does not override your rights.
  • Legal obligation — where we are required by law to retain or disclose certain information.

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers — we use trusted third-party tools to operate our business, including our CRM (GoHighLevel), email delivery, payment processing, and website analytics. These providers process data on our behalf and are bound by data processing agreements.
  • Assessment platforms — if you complete a certified assessment (EQ-i 2.0, MBTI, etc.), data is processed through the relevant licensed platform (Multi-Health Systems, CPP, etc.) under their own privacy terms.
  • Legal requirements — we may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our clients or the public.
  • Business transfers — in the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred to the successor entity, with notice provided.

All third-party providers we use are required to maintain appropriate security standards and are prohibited from using your data for their own marketing purposes.

Cookies

This website uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to improve your browsing experience and understand how the site is used.

Type Purpose Can Be Disabled?
Essential Required for the website to function (navigation, security, forms) No — site won't work without them
Analytics Understand how visitors use the site (pages visited, time spent) Yes — via cookie preferences
Marketing Track ad performance if Meta Ads or similar campaigns are running Yes — via cookie preferences

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to use the site or access your account.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or as required by law:

  • Email subscribers — retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Active clients and community members — retained for the duration of the relationship plus 3 years for legitimate business and legal purposes
  • Payment records — retained for 7 years in accordance with financial record-keeping requirements
  • Assessment data — retained as agreed with the relevant assessment platform and the client
  • Contact form enquiries — retained for 2 years unless a client relationship develops
  • Website analytics — aggregated data retained for up to 26 months; individual session data deleted sooner

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction — request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected
  • Deletion — request that your data be deleted, subject to legal retention requirements
  • Restriction — request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
  • Portability — request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
  • Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@zeinaghossoub.com. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you are located in the European Economic Area and believe we have not adequately addressed your concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure.

These measures include SSL encryption on all data transmissions, access controls limiting who can view personal data, and the use of reputable, security-certified third-party service providers.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at info@zeinaghossoub.com.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites including Instagram, LinkedIn, payment platforms, and assessment tools. These sites operate under their own privacy policies, which we do not control.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to review their policies before submitting personal information to them.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

If you are an active community member or email subscriber, we will notify you of significant changes via email. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please reach out to us:

Dr. Zeina Ghossoub El-Aswad — Embrace2Create
Locations
Beirut, Lebanon · Houston, Texas, USA
Response
We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days.