Privacy Policy

Last updated: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction Candlelight Yoga Studio ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our studio, use our website, or interact with our services in the United States.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Information

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address (if provided)
• Emergency contact details (if provided)
• Date of birth (if required for age verification)

2.2 Account and Booking Information

• Account login details (if you create an account)
• Class bookings, attendance history, and membership details
• Payment-related information (handled by our payment processors)

2.3 Payment Information We may collect billing details such as billing address and the last four digits of your payment card, but full payment card details are processed and stored securely by third-party payment processors and not kept on our servers.

2.4 Health and Wellness Information To help instructors provide a safe practice environment, we may request limited health-related information that you choose to share, such as injuries, physical limitations, or relevant medical conditions. You are not required to provide this information, but choosing not to may affect our ability to tailor classes to your needs.

2.5 Technical and Usage Information When you use our website or digital services, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Referring website or source
• Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on our site
• General location information derived from your IP address

2.6 Cookies and Similar Technologies We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Keep you logged into your account
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Improve the performance and user experience of our website

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

3. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, schedule, and manage classes, workshops, and services
• To create and manage your account and membership
• To process payments and maintain billing records
• To communicate with you about bookings, cancellations, schedule changes, and updates
• To send you marketing communications, newsletters, and special offers (where permitted by law and your preferences)
• To respond to your inquiries, requests, or feedback
• To personalize your experience and tailor classes to your needs
• To maintain the safety and security of our studio and online services
• To analyze and improve our services, website performance, and customer experience
• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing (If Applicable) Where required by law, we process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal bases:

   • Your consent
   • Performance of a contract with you
   • Compliance with a legal obligation
   • Our legitimate interests (such as improving our services, ensuring safety, and communicating with you about your membership), provided that these interests do not override your rights.

5. How We Share Your Information We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

5.1 Service Providers We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processing
• Booking and scheduling platforms
• Email and marketing platforms
• Website hosting and analytics

These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.

5.2 Legal Requirements and Protection We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including to:

• Comply with a legal obligation, court order, or government request
• Protect and defend our rights, property, or safety, or that of our clients, employees, or others
• Investigate or prevent possible wrongdoing in connection with our services

5.3 Business Transfers If Candlelight Yoga Studio is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality protections.

6. Data Retention We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:
   • Provide you with our services
   • Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
   • Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Data Security We take reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Choices and Rights Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information, which may include:

   • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
   • Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
   • Deletion: Request that we delete certain personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
   • Restriction: Request that we limit our use of your information in certain circumstances.
   • Objection: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
   • Consent withdrawal: Withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

9. Marketing Communications We may send you emails or messages about new classes, workshops, promotions, or other studio-related news if you have opted in or if permitted by law.

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly. Even if you opt out, we may still send you non-marketing messages related to your bookings, membership, or important updates.

10. Children’s Privacy Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. Third-Party Websites Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. International Data Transfers Candlelight Yoga Studio operates in the United States. If you access our website or services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Any changes will be effective when posted. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Candlelight Yoga Studio Email: [Insert Contact Email] Address: [Insert Mailing Address] Phone: [Insert Phone Number]

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request or inquiry within a reasonable time frame.