Last updated: Aug 2026

deGia.net respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it and how we use and protect it.

1. Who we are

deGia.net provides career coaching, interview preparation, workplace coaching and mentoring services.

The person responsible for your personal information is:

Ilyas DeGia, trading as deGia.net
Email: ilyas@d3gia.com
Location: United Kingdom

For data-protection purposes, deGia.net is the data controller.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following personal information:

Your name
Your email address
Your telephone number, if provided
Information you include in a contact form, email or booking request
Information you provide while arranging or receiving coaching
Appointment and payment information
Technical information, such as your IP address, browser type and how you use the website
Your cookie preferences

Please avoid including sensitive personal, medical or legal information in the website contact form unless it is necessary.

3. How we collect your information

We collect information when you:

Complete the contact form
Request or book an introductory call
Contact us by email or telephone
Purchase or receive a coaching service
Use the website or manage your cookie preferences

Some technical information may be collected automatically by the website and its hosting or analytics services.

4. How we use your information

We may use your personal information to:

Respond to your enquiry
Arrange your free introductory call
Provide coaching or mentoring services
Manage appointments, payments and business records
Communicate with you about the service you requested
Maintain the security and performance of the website
Understand how visitors use the website
Meet our legal, tax and accounting responsibilities
Handle questions, complaints or legal claims

We will not sell your personal information.

We will only send promotional emails where we have an appropriate lawful basis and, where required, your consent. You can unsubscribe at any time.

5. Our lawful bases

Depending on the circumstances, we process your information because:

It is necessary to take steps at your request before entering into a contract
It is necessary to provide a coaching service under our agreement with you
We have a legitimate interest in responding to enquiries, managing the business and keeping the website secure
We must comply with a legal obligation, including tax and accounting requirements
You have given consent, including for non-essential cookies or optional marketing

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

6. Cookies and website analytics

The website uses cookies and similar technologies. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function. Others may support website analytics, translation features or service improvements.

deGia.net is hosted using IONOS services and may use IONOS SiteAnalytics and website translation tools. Non-essential cookies should only be activated after you provide consent through the cookie banner.

You can accept, reject or change your cookie choices using the website’s privacy settings. You can also control cookies through your browser.

7. Who we share information with

We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary, including:

Website hosting and technical-service providers, including IONOS
Email and communications providers
Appointment-booking or video-meeting providers
Payment processors
Professional advisers, accountants or legal advisers
Public authorities where disclosure is legally required

These organisations may only use the information for the relevant service or as permitted by law.

8. International transfers

Some service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom. Where this happens, we will rely on an appropriate legal mechanism or safeguard required by UK data-protection law.

You may contact us for more information about the safeguards used for international transfers.

9. How long we keep information

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary.

The retention period will depend on:

The nature of your enquiry or coaching relationship
Whether information is needed to provide the service
Legal, tax and accounting requirements
The need to establish, exercise or defend legal claims

Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymised.

10. How we protect your information

We take reasonable organisational and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no website, email service or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Your rights

Under UK data-protection law, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Ask us to delete your information
Ask us to restrict how information is used
Object to certain processing
Request the transfer of information in certain circumstances
Withdraw consent at any time
Complain about how your information has been handled

These rights are subject to certain legal conditions and exemptions.

To exercise a right, contact [insert contact email address]. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

12. Complaints

Please contact us first if you have concerns about how your information has been handled.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office:

Information Commissioner’s Office
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

13. Third-party links

The website may contain links to third-party websites. deGia.net is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. You should review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

14. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy when our services, website or legal responsibilities change. The latest version will be published on this page with an updated date.

15. Contact us

For questions about this privacy policy or your personal information, contact:

Ilyas DeGia
deGia.net
Email: ilyas@d3gia.com