Legal Statements
for Alex Schecter Coaching Website

1. Privacy Statement

Last Updated: March 2026

Alex Schecter Coaching ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

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

Subscribe to our Field Notes newsletter
Contact us via email at alex@alexschecter.com
Inquire about our coaching services
Connect with us through LinkedIn

The types of information we may collect include:

Email address
Name
Professional information you choose to share
Any other information you voluntarily provide in communications with us

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Send you our Field Notes newsletter (if you have subscribed)
Respond to your inquiries and communications
Provide information about our coaching services
Improve our website and services

Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted on Wix. Please review Wix's Privacy Policy to understand how they may collect and process data. We may also use third-party services for analytics and email communications.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at alex@alexschecter.com.

International Users

We operate from New York, Madrid, and Buenos Aires. By using our website or services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: alex@alexschecter.com

2. Accessibility Statement

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Last Updated: March 2026

Alex Schecter Coaching is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We strive to ensure that our website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.

Measures Taken

Our efforts to ensure accessibility include:

Reviewing our website for accessibility issues
Working to provide text alternatives for non-text content
Ensuring sufficient color contrast
Making our website navigable via keyboard
Using clear and simple language

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Email: alex@alexschecter.com

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the Alex Schecter Coaching website, there may be some limitations. If you experience any difficulty accessing any part of our website, please contact us and we will work to provide the information you need.

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and content. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content.

This statement was last updated on [DATE].

3. Legal Validity & Risk Analysis

Regarding the Privacy Statement

Validity:

This is a basic privacy policy that covers the fundamental requirements for a coaching/consulting website that collects email addresses
It addresses key elements required by various privacy laws (data collection, use, retention, user rights, contact information)

Risks & Limitations:

Not jurisdiction-specific: A site operating in New York, Madrid, and Buenos Aires is subject to multiple legal frameworks (US state laws, GDPR in Spain/EU, Argentina's Personal Data Protection Law). This generic policy may not fully comply with all specific requirements
GDPR considerations: If serving EU clients (Madrid), the policy should include a legal basis for processing, data processor details, and more explicit rights under GDPR
California (CCPA): If California residents are clients, additional disclosures may be required
Cookie consent: The policy doesn't address cookies specifically; Wix sites typically use cookies and may require a separate cookie banner/policy

Recommendation: This serves as a reasonable starting point, but given the international scope, I would recommend having a lawyer review it, particularly for GDPR compliance if the practice actively targets European clients.

Regarding the Accessibility Statement

Validity:

This statement is an aspirational commitment rather than a legal certification
It does not claim full WCAG compliance (which would require professional auditing)

Risks & Limitations:

ADA (US): While there's no specific federal requirement for accessibility statements, publishing one can demonstrate good faith effort if challenged
European Accessibility Act: May have implications for EU-based operations
No audit performed: The statement carefully avoids claiming full compliance since no accessibility audit has been conducted
Wix platform limitations: Some accessibility issues may be inherent to the Wix platform and beyond direct control

Recommendation: The statement is appropriate as a starting point. However, I recommend:

Actually testing the site with accessibility tools (WAVE, axe, Lighthouse)
If serious issues are found, addressing them before publishing the statement
Considering professional accessibility audit if the client base includes many users who may rely on assistive technologies

General Legal Disclaimer

These documents are templates and should be reviewed by a qualified attorney before publication, particularly given the multi-jurisdictional nature of the business. They represent good faith efforts at compliance but are not substitutes for legal advice.

Note: March 2026