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Privacy Policy

Last updated: Feb-27-2026

Overview

Gal Steinman ("we", "us", "our") operates galsteinman.com and the Gal's Academy platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly:

  • Account information: Name and email address when you sign in with Google.
  • Newsletter subscription: Email address when you subscribe.
  • Contact form: Name, email, subject, and message when you reach out.
  • Payment information: Processed by Paddle (our payment provider). We do not store credit card details.
  • Course progress: Which lessons you've completed, stored in your account.
  • Persona selection: Your chosen learning track (e.g., Finance Leader, Controller, FP&A).

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and maintain the course platform and your account.
  • Send newsletter emails you've subscribed to.
  • Respond to contact form submissions.
  • Process payments through Paddle.
  • Personalize your learning experience based on your persona selection.
  • Generate certificates of completion.
  • Improve the platform based on aggregated usage data.

Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase (Firestore). Authentication is handled through Firebase Authentication with Google Sign-In. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest per Google Cloud's security standards.

Third-Party Services

  • Firebase / Google Cloud: Authentication and data storage.
  • Paddle: Payment processing. Subject to Paddle's privacy policy.
  • Vercel: Website hosting.
  • Calendly: Call scheduling (if used).

Your Rights

You can:

  • Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.
  • Request a copy of your data.
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Update your persona selection at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the contact page.

Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication (Firebase session tokens). We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach out via the contact page.