Privacy Policy

We at A Conscious Pause (“we”, “our”, “us”) share this Privacy Policy with you as a user or viewer of AConsciousPause.com. We want you to know how we use the information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy has been compiled to inform you how your ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is used online by A Conscious Pause. PII is information that can be used (on its own or which other information) to identify, contact, or locate an individual or identify an individual in context. We process PII as a Data Controller, as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation.

NOTICE: We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy without notice. By using or viewing AConsciousPause.com, you agree to it, regardless of whether or not you’ve read it.

California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

We present this Privacy Policy in compliance with CalOPPA state law which requires commercial websites to post a privacy policy to collect PII from California consumers.

See more at: https://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf

In accordance with CalOPPA, we agree to the following:

  • Users can visit our site anonymously.

  • This Privacy Policy is linked on our homepage or the first significant page after entering AConsciousPause.com

  • Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ and can easily be found on the page specified above.

Personal Identifiable Information

What personal information do we collect?

When ordering or signing up on our site, you may be asked to enter information to help us personalize your online experience with A Conscious Pause. You may be asked to enter the following: name, email address, or other details.

When do we collect information?

We collect information from you when you subscribe to a newsletter, navigate the website, or enter information on our site via survey or marketing communication.

You may decline to provide certain information to us, in which case we may not be able to provide you access to certain features and functionalities of the site.

How do we use your information?

We may use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • Name: To address you appropriately and verify your identity

  • Email Address: To serve as a point of contact, to share information and materials with you

How do we protect your information?

Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible to a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems. These persons are required by contract to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.

We use the following third-party data processors to collect and store information: Flodesk.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

In compliance with the GDPR, you have the right to access information we have about you by contacting us here with “Privacy Policy” in the subject line. We must be able to verify your identity before providing you with an electronic copy of your information.

We will comply with any request to correct, delete, or withdraw consent to our use of your information.

If you feel the rights granted to you have been violated, you agree to contact A Conscious Pause as soon as possible here with “Privacy Policy” in the subject line.

See more here: https://www.eugdpr.org

Retention

We retain your information for as long as required to respond to and resolve inquiries and to process and share relevant information with you about inquires. For mailing list subscriptions, we retain your information for as long as you remain subscribed (i.e. until you unsubscribe).

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your PII unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when its release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety.

Non-personally identifiable information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

Newsletter

The CAN-SPAM Act sets rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to unsubscribe from emails, and indicates the penalties for violations.

We collect your email address in order to:

  • Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.

  • Market to our mailing list or to send emails to our clients.

In accordance with CAN-SPAM, we agree to the following:

  • Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.

  • Identify the message as an advertisement in a reasonable way.

  • Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.

  • Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.

  • Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.

Unsubscribe/Opt-out

You reserve the right to opt-out of receiving future emails. If you wish to do so: Follow the instructions located at the bottom of each email. We will remove you from all correspondence.

Children Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

We comply with COPPA and do not knowingly market to or allow third-parties to collect PII from children under the age of 13. We require the consent of a parent or guardian to collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your PII rights, you may contact us here with “Privacy Policy” in the subject line.