Effective Date: December 18, 2024
Last Updated: December 18, 2024
Welcome to buddhabetty.com! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
1.1 Contact Form Submissions
- Data Collected: Name, email address, and any additional information you choose to provide.
- Purpose: To respond to inquiries and provide customer service.
1.2 Comments
- Data Collected: Name, email address, website (optional), and your comment.
- Purpose: To display your comment publicly and enhance community interaction.
1.3 Email List
- Data Collected: Email address.
- Purpose: To send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications. You can opt-out at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.
1.4 Cookies and Usage Data
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, retain user preferences, and gather anonymized site analytics.
- Usage Data: Information such as IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior may be collected for analytics and security purposes.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you regarding inquiries or comments.
- To send newsletters and promotional emails (if you’ve subscribed).
- To monitor website usage and improve site functionality.
- To ensure security and prevent fraud.
3. Embedded Content
Our website may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions according to their own privacy policies.
- Platforms We Embed From: YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms as applicable.
For more details, review their respective privacy policies:
4. Third-Party Services
We work with the following third-party services:
4.1 Calendly
When you book a time with us through Calendly, you are interacting directly with Calendly, which has its own privacy policy.
4.2 Email Marketing
We may use your email address for internal marketing purposes. We will never sell or share your information with external advertisers.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance your experience.
- Types of Cookies Used:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
- Performance Cookies: Used to gather anonymized usage data via tools like Google Analytics.
You can control cookie settings via your browser. For more details, refer to your browser’s help section.
6. Your Data Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and Portability: Request a copy of the personal data we hold.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational constraints.
To exercise these rights, contact us at betty@buddhabetty.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal requirements.
- Email List: Retained until you unsubscribe.
- Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request removal.
- Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 12 months for customer service purposes.
8. Security Measures
We use SSL encryption to protect your data during transmission. However, no system is 100% secure. If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users as required by applicable laws.
9. Legal Compliance
Our website operates in New York, United States. While we do not currently adhere to GDPR or CCPA regulations, we strive to handle your data with care and transparency.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: betty@buddhabetty.com