Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Stillwater Yoga Studio ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.

We understand that your privacy is important to you, and we take our responsibility to protect your personal information seriously. This policy applies to all information collected through our website, mobile applications, and any related services, sales, marketing, or events.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
• Account credentials and login information
• Payment and billing information
• Health and fitness information (when relevant to our services)
• Emergency contact details
• Preferences and interests related to yoga and wellness

Technical Information

• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and platform
• Website usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our yoga classes and wellness services
• Processing bookings, payments, and managing your account
• Communicating with you about our services, schedules, and updates
• Personalizing your experience and improving our services
• Sending marketing communications (with your consent)
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights
• Analyzing website usage to improve functionality and user experience

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
• Secure storage systems with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection practices
• Multi-factor authentication for administrative access

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions
• Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Improve website functionality and performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information when it is transferred internationally, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Adequacy decisions by regulatory bodies
• Certification under recognized privacy frameworks

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria we use to determine retention periods include:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Business and operational needs
• Your relationship with our studio

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices on our website

Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.