Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 20, 2023

This Privacy Policy describes how Southernmade Yogi ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website at https://www.southernmadeyogi.com, book sessions, make payments, and sign up for email or blog updates. We use Wix to host our website and manage business transactions.

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

What type of information do we collect?

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our site and services. This information falls into the following categories:

Contact Information: Names, email addresses, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers.
Health & Wellness Information: Details regarding injuries, medical history, physical limitations, and health goals, collected via digital intake forms to ensure safe and effective instruction tailored to your needs.
Payment Information: Financial data, such as credit card details, collected to process transactions.
Website Usage Data: Information automatically collected by Wix, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, and data on how you use our website (e.g., pages visited, links clicked).
Communication Preferences: Information regarding your decision to opt-in to email lists or blog subscriptions.

2. How do we collect information?

We collect information through the following methods:

Directly From You: When you fill out forms on our website (contact forms, health intake forms), sign up for an account, book a session, or subscribe to our newsletter/blog.
Via Wix Platform: As we use Wix, data is automatically collected by their platform when you navigate the site, book services, or make payments. Wix collects information on our behalf to operate and improve its services. You can learn more in the Wix Privacy Policy.
Through Payment Processing: When you make a payment, your payment details are securely collected by Wix Payments to complete the transaction.

3. How do we store, use, share and disclose your personal information?

We use the Wix platform, which employs security measures designed to protect your information. Your data is stored within Wix's secure databases. We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide Services: To manage bookings and scheduling, tailor yoga sessions, and communicate appointments and updates.
To Process Payments: To process transactions securely.
To Communicate: To respond to your inquiries, send you service updates, newsletters, and blog updates (if you have subscribed).
To Improve Our Business: To analyze website usage and improve our service offerings and website functionality.
Sharing and Disclosure: We only share your information with trusted service providers as necessary to operate our business. Because we use Wix, your data is shared with the Wix platform. We do not sell your personal information. We only disclose information to third parties (other than our service providers) if required by law or to protect our rights or your safety in an emergency.

4. How do we communicate with you?

We communicate with you primarily via email regarding scheduling, session updates, and payment confirmations. If you specifically opt-in via a form on the website, we will also send you email newsletters or blog updates, using the email management features provided by Wix.

5. How do we use cookies and other tracking tools?

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies implemented by Wix to provide necessary functionality and analyze website traffic. Cookies help us:

Provide a secure browsing experience.
Remember your preferences.
Understand how our website is used.

Wix uses both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device). For more details on the specific cookies Wix uses, please refer to their documentation on cookies and your site. You can also control cookies through your web browser settings.

6. How can you withdraw your consent or manage your data?

You can manage your data and communication preferences at any time:

Opting Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails and blog updates by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send you.
Data Access and Deletion: To access, correct, update, or request the deletion of your personal information held in our records, please contact us directly using the information below.

7. Privacy policy updates

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Questions and your contact information

If you have questions or comments about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Southernmade Yogi

signmeup@southernmadeyogi.com

www.southernmadeyogi.com

(501) 500-2425