PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: May 22nd, 2025
Last Updated: May 22nd, 2025
1. INTRODUCTION
Breath of Love, LLC ("we," "us," "our," or "Breath of Love") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.breatheoflove.com) and use our services, courses, programs, and content (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our Services.
This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and made part of our Terms and Conditions.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information that you provide directly to us, information we collect automatically, and information from third-party sources.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Personal Information:
- Identity Information: Full name, username, or similar identifier
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, mailing address
- Payment Information: Credit/debit card numbers, billing address, payment method details (securely processed by our payment processors)
- Account Information: Username, password, account preferences
- Profile Information: Any information you choose to include in your profile or account
- Health Information: Information you voluntarily share about physical or mental health conditions relevant to participation in our Services
- Communication Information: Information in emails, contact forms, or other communications with us
User-Generated Content:
- Comments, testimonials, or feedback you provide
- Content you post in our community forums or groups
- Responses to surveys or questionnaires
- Session notes or reflections you choose to save in our platform
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Technical Information:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system
- Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring site details
- Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address
- Cookie Information: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies
Analytics Information:
- Website interaction data
- Course progress and completion data
- Email engagement metrics (opens, clicks)
- Purchase history and transaction data
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Payment Processors: Transaction confirmation and payment status from Stripe, PayPal, Klarna, and Afterpay
- Social Media: Information from social media platforms when you interact with our content or log in using social media credentials
- Marketing Partners: Information from marketing platforms to help us understand our audience better
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 Service Delivery
- Process your registration and maintain your account
- Provide access to courses, workshops, and other Services
- Process payments and send transaction confirmations
- Communicate about your purchases, account, or Services
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Send administrative information about changes to our policies
3.2 Service Improvement
- Understand how you use our Services to improve user experience
- Develop new features, products, or services
- Conduct research and analysis on service effectiveness
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Personalize your experience based on your preferences
3.3 Marketing and Communications
- Send promotional emails about new offerings, events, or features (with your consent)
- Send our newsletter and other marketing communications
- Display targeted advertisements based on your interests
- Communicate about special offers or promotions
3.4 Legal and Safety
- Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
- Protect the rights, property, and safety of Breath of Love, our users, and others
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, or technical problems
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions and other policies
3.5 Health and Safety Considerations
- Ensure participants meet safety requirements for our Services
- Provide appropriate support and modifications based on disclosed health information
- Maintain a safe environment for all participants
4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have given clear consent for specific processing activities
- Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you
- Legal Obligation: When we must process data to comply with laws
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for legitimate interests that don't override your rights
- Vital Interests: In rare cases where processing is necessary to protect someone's life
5. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We share information only in the following circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf:
- Payment Processing: Stripe, PayPal, Klarna, Afterpay
- Course Platform: Kajabi
- Email Marketing: ConvertKit
- Website Hosting: Wix
- Analytics: Google Analytics
- Customer Support: Support ticketing systems
- Cloud Storage: Secure data storage providers
5.2 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.
5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, including:
- Response to subpoenas, court orders, or legal process
- Cooperation with law enforcement or regulatory authorities
- Protection of our legal rights or defense against legal claims
- Prevention of fraud or illegal activities
5.4 Consent
We may share information with your explicit consent or at your direction.
5.5 Aggregated Information
We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
6. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Retention Periods:
- Account Information: As long as your account is active plus 3 years
- Transaction Records: 7 years for tax and legal compliance
- Marketing Communications: Until you unsubscribe plus 1 year
- Course Access Logs: Duration of access plus 2 years
- Health Information: As long as necessary for safety purposes or legal requirements
- Cookies: As specified in our Cookie Policy section
7. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard security measures for data storage
- Regular Updates: Security patches and system updates
- Employee Training: Regular privacy and security training for our team
- Incident Response: Procedures for detecting and responding to data breaches
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
8.1 General Rights
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis
8.2 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights:
- Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
8.3 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
EEA and UK residents have additional rights:
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- Right to object to automated decision-making
- Enhanced rights regarding sensitive personal data
8.4 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).
9. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
9.1 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies:
Required for basic website functionality
- Session management
- Security features
- Load balancing
Analytics Cookies:
Help us understand website usage
- Google Analytics
- Facebook Pixel
- Performance monitoring
Marketing Cookies:
Used for advertising and remarketing
- Targeted advertising
- Conversion tracking
- Audience insights
Preference Cookies:
Remember your settings and preferences
- Language preferences
- Display preferences
- Account settings
9.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Allow cookies from specific sites only
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Note that blocking cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our Services.
9.3 Do Not Track
We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals. However, you can use the cookie management options above to control tracking.
10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies:
- Stripe Privacy Policy
- PayPal Privacy Policy
- Kajabi Privacy Policy
- Klarna Privacy Policy
- Afterpay Privacy Policy
- Google Privacy Policy
- Facebook Privacy Policy
11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we have information from a child under 18, please contact us at [email protected].
12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States where we are based. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.
Safeguards for International Transfers:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
- Ensuring recipients provide adequate level of protection
- Your explicit consent where required
By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.
13. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
13.1 Email Marketing
When you provide your email address, you may receive:
- Transactional emails about your purchases or account
- Marketing emails about our Services (with your consent)
- Our newsletter and updates
- Special offers and promotions
13.2 Opting Out
You can opt-out of marketing communications:
- Click "unsubscribe" in any marketing email
- Email us at [email protected]
- Update your preferences in your account settings
Note: You cannot opt-out of transactional emails related to your account or purchases.
13.3 Text Messaging
If you provide your phone number, you may receive:
- Appointment reminders
- Important service updates
- Marketing messages (only with express consent)
Text STOP to any message to opt-out of text communications.
14. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION
In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will:
- Notify affected individuals within 72 hours of discovery (where feasible)
- Provide information about the nature of the breach
- Describe likely consequences
- Outline measures taken to address the breach
- Provide recommendations for protecting yourself
15. UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting a notice on our website
- Sending an email to registered users
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Your continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
16. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Data Controller:
Breath of Love, LLC
15155 Bronze Post Ct
Centreville, VA 20121
United States
Contact Methods:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (813) 830-1008
Response Time: We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.
17. PRIVACY POLICY ACCEPTANCE
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by its terms. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.
Your privacy matters to us. Thank you for trusting Breath of Love with your personal information.