Privacy Notice
Simple version: This is a personal project, not a big corporation. Your info stays private, secure, and is only used to communicate with you and process your contribution.
1. What Information We Collect
When you contribute to this project, we collect:
- Name: So we know who you are and can personalize communication
- Email address: To send updates, confirmations, and project news
- Payment information: Processed securely by Stripe (we never see your full card number)
- Optional message/notes: Any information you choose to share about scheduling preferences, goals, or accessibility needs
We do NOT collect:
- Social security numbers or government IDs
- Health records or medical information
- Precise geolocation tracking
- Browsing history or cookies (beyond basic analytics)
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used only to:
- Process your contribution: Confirm payment and send receipt
- Communicate with you: Send updates, progress reports, and launch notifications
- Deliver your benefits: Schedule sessions, send invitations to events, provide priority access
- Improve the project: Understand what contributors are excited about and how to serve you better
We will NEVER:
- Sell your information to third parties
- Share your email with marketers
- Spam you with unrelated promotions
- Use your data for anything beyond this project
3. Who Has Access to Your Information
Your information is shared only with:
- Project creator: The individual running Sparkle and Soul Fitness (that's me!)
- Stripe: Our secure payment processor (they handle all payment data using industry-standard encryption)
- Email service provider: For sending updates and newsletters (we use a standard email platform with privacy protections)
No one else: Your data is not sold, rented, or shared with advertisers, data brokers, or third-party marketers.
4. How We Protect Your Information
Security measures include:
- HTTPS encryption: All data transmitted to/from this site is encrypted
- Stripe security: Payment data is handled by Stripe (PCI DSS Level 1 certified)
- Secure storage: Your contact info is stored in password-protected systems
- Limited access: Only the project creator has access to contributor data
Important: No system is 100% secure. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security. This is a small personal project, not a Fortune 500 company with enterprise-level security infrastructure.
5. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data: Request a copy of what information we have about you
- Correct your data: Update your name, email, or preferences anytime
- Delete your data: Request complete deletion (subject to payment record retention for tax/legal purposes)
- Opt out of emails: Unsubscribe from non-essential communication (payment confirmations and refund notices cannot be disabled)
- Export your data: Receive your information in a portable format
How to exercise your rights: Email tech@sparkleandsoulfitness.com with your request. We'll respond within 10 business days.
7. Email Communication
As a founding contributor, you'll receive:
- Transactional emails: Payment confirmations, receipts, refund notifications (cannot opt out)
- Project updates: Monthly progress reports and launch announcements (can opt out)
- Event invitations: Founding member events and special opportunities (can opt out)
Unsubscribe anytime: Click the "unsubscribe" link in any non-essential email, or email us directly.
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your information:
- While you're an active contributor: As long as you maintain your contribution or participate in activities
- After cancellation: Up to 7 years for payment records (required for tax and legal compliance)
- Email/contact info: Until you request deletion or unsubscribe from all communications
Upon request, we'll delete your contact information (name, email, notes) immediately, but payment transaction records must be retained for legal/tax purposes.
9. Third-Party Services
We use these trusted third-party services:
- Stripe: Payment processing (Stripe Privacy Policy)
- Email provider: Newsletter and transactional emails (standard privacy practices apply)
When you use our site, you're also subject to these providers' privacy policies. We've chosen reputable services, but we don't control their practices.
10. Children's Privacy
This project is intended for adults (18+). We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
If a parent or guardian believes we've inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we'll delete it.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you're a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
- Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to opt out: Opt out of sale of personal information (note: we don't sell your data)
- Non-discrimination: We won't discriminate against you for exercising these rights
To exercise these rights, email tech@sparkleandsoulfitness.com with "California Privacy Request" in the subject line.
12. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice as the project evolves. Changes will be:
- Posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
- Emailed to all active contributors if changes are substantial
- Effective immediately for new contributors
- Effective 30 days after notice for existing contributors (giving you time to opt out if you disagree)
13. Questions About Privacy
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy:
Email: tech@sparkleandsoulfitness.com
Subject line: "Privacy Question" or "Data Request"
Response time: Within 10 business days