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Last updated: July 2026  ·  Governing law: Ontario, Canada  ·  PIPEDA compliant

Your privacy matters deeply to us. The Bellyflies Method™ is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the privacy laws of Ontario.

1. Who We Are

The Bellyflies Method™ is operated by Cathy Gagliardi, a children's book author, speaker, and certified coach located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. For privacy inquiries: twinklinglynx@gmail.com

2. What Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum personal information necessary to respond to your inquiries:

  • Contact information — your name and email when you reach out via email links on this site
  • Communication content — the content of messages you send (e.g., speaking inquiry details, coaching interest)
  • Technical data — standard server logs may capture your IP address and browser type, collected automatically by our hosting provider (Google Firebase)

We do not use contact forms, newsletter tools, or data collection platforms that directly capture your information on this site.

3. How We Use Your Information

Any personal information you share is used solely for the purpose for which you provided it:

  • Responding to inquiries about the Bellyflies Method™, speaking, or coaching
  • Coordinating speaking engagements or book orders
  • Communicating with media or press contacts

We do not use your information for automated marketing, profiling, or any purpose beyond directly responding to your contact.

4. Third-Party Services

This website links to and interacts with several third-party platforms:

  • Google Firebase (Hosting) — Google's Privacy Policy
  • Google Fonts — Google's Privacy Policy
  • GoFundMe — GoFundMe's Privacy Policy
  • Amazon & book retailers — their respective privacy policies apply to any transaction
  • Facebook / YouTube — Meta's Privacy Policy / Google's Privacy Policy

We do not share your personal information with any of these third parties unless you contact them directly.

5. Cookies & Tracking

This website does not use its own cookies, advertising trackers, or analytics platforms. Cookies may be set by third-party services such as Google Fonts loaded as part of the page. You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings at any time.

6. Children's Privacy

While the Bellyflies Method™ serves families with neurodivergent children, this website is designed for adults — parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us at twinklinglynx@gmail.com and we will promptly delete it.

7. How We Protect Your Information

This site is served over HTTPS. Personal information shared by email is stored only in our email account and is not transferred to any database or third-party system. While we take reasonable precautions, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

8. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. Email correspondence is retained for a reasonable period to manage ongoing relationships and is deleted when no longer needed.

9. Your Rights Under Canadian Privacy Law

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Access — request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction — request that inaccurate information be corrected
  • Withdrawal of consent — withdraw consent to our use of your information at any time
  • Complaint — file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at twinklinglynx@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days as required under PIPEDA.

You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca or 1-800-282-1376.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of this site constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

  • Cathy Gagliardi — Bellyflies Method™
  • Email: twinklinglynx@gmail.com
  • Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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