PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January, 25, 2025.

Dancing Meditation LLC, along with our affiliated entities (“Dancing Meditation,” “DM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), values your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose personal information in connection with our websites, mobile applications, and other online platforms or services (collectively, the “Online Services”), as well as in our in-person sessions, events, or other offline interactions (collectively, the “Services”).

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us HERE.  

NOTE: Depending on your relationship with us—such as if you become an employee or franchisee—additional or separate privacy policies or notices may apply.

1. SCOPE & OVERVIEW

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information we collect in the following scenarios:

• Online: Through our websites (e.g., www.dancingmeditation.org) and other Online Services that link to or display this Privacy Policy.
• Offline: Through our in-person Dancing Meditation sessions, events, or other offline means, including telephone or paper-based forms.

“Personal information” has the meaning defined under applicable U.S. state laws (e.g., California Consumer Privacy Act “CCPA,” as amended). This policy does not apply to publicly available information, de-identified data, or other non-covered data per relevant privacy statutes.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy carefully and check it regularly for updates.

Summary of Key Points

• What We Collect: We may collect identifiers (name, email), contact data, payment information, and certain wellness-related data if you choose to provide it.
• How We Use It: Provide our services, improve our offerings, manage bookings, send communications, comply with legal obligations, and market our services.
• Sharing: We share personal information with service providers, affiliates, and potentially with third parties for marketing (with consent where required).
• Your Rights: Depending on your state, you may have rights to access, delete, or opt out of certain disclosures of your personal information.
• Security & Retention: We maintain reasonable safeguards and keep data only as long as needed.
• Changes: We may update this policy from time to time and will indicate the latest effective date at the top.

2. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Below are the categories of personal information we may collect:

1. Identifiers: Such as name, email address, phone number, postal address, IP address, unique device identifiers.
2. Demographic Information: This may include date of birth or age range, gender or gender identity—only if you choose to provide it (e.g., for event registration or special accommodations).
3. Contact Information: Including email address, phone number, and mailing address.
4. Payment Details: For merchandise or session bookings (e.g., credit or debit card number, expiration date, billing information).
5. Commercial Information: Records of products or sessions purchased, booked, or considered.
6. Internet/Electronic Activity: Browsing history, device information, cookie data, interaction with our Online Services.
7. Geolocation Data: Approximate location from IP address or, if you enable location services, precise geolocation.
8. Wellness/Health-Related Data: If you choose to provide information about your health or fitness goals (e.g., general mobility concerns).
9. Sensitive Personal Information (if provided): We do not generally collect highly sensitive personal info (e.g., precise medical diagnoses) unless you voluntarily share it for event safety or accommodations. If we do, we handle it in compliance with applicable laws.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 online. Our Sites are not intended for those under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can remove it.

3. HOW WE COLLECT YOUR INFORMATION

We gather personal information from the following sources:

1. Directly from You
   • When you register for a session, make a purchase, sign up for newsletters, or create an account.
   • When you fill out forms at our in-person events or communicate with us by email, phone, or otherwise.
2. Automatically from Your Use of Our Online Services
   • Via cookies, pixels, web beacons, or other tracking technologies that collect details about your usage, device, and browsing actions.
3. From Third Parties
   • Service providers (e.g., booking or payment platforms) that collect info on our behalf.
   • Social media platforms if you interact with us via social channels or choose to share content.
   • Marketing or analytics partners who help us identify potential customers or measure ad performance.
4. From Our Affiliates
   • If Dancing Meditation is part of a broader group of companies or we collaborate with a partner for co-sponsored events, we might receive information about you.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use the personal information collected for one or more of the following business purposes:

1. Service Provision:
   • Process your bookings and event registrations.
   • Provide you with information, updates, and services related to Dancing Meditation sessions.
   • Facilitate merchandise sales and shipments.
2. Communication:
   • Respond to inquiries, customer service requests, and feedback.
   • Send confirmations, session reminders, or updates about session schedules, changes, or cancellations.
3. Marketing & Advertising:
   • Send you promotional messages about new products, services, or special offers.
   • Show advertising across third-party sites or social media platforms.
   • Measure the effectiveness of our ad campaigns.
4. Analytics & Improvement:
   • Analyze usage of our Sites to improve features, user experience, and overall offerings.
   • Develop new services or promotional ideas.
5. Compliance & Security:
   • Detect, prevent, or investigate unlawful activity, fraud, or security breaches.
   • Comply with legal obligations, subpoenas, or court orders.
6. With Your Consent:
   • For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time we collect your personal information, or as otherwise authorized by you.

5. HOW WE DISCLOSE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may share personal information in the following circumstances:

1. Service Providers / Vendors
   • We engage third-party companies to help with tasks like website hosting, payment processing, analytics, marketing, event management, or other services.
2. Affiliates and Partners
   • If we partner with another brand or entity for a co-branded event or promotion, or if DM belongs to a family of affiliated companies.
3. Business Transactions
   • In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction, your personal information may be transferred.
4. Legal & Regulatory
   • To comply with applicable law, respond to lawful requests, protect our rights or safety, or enforce our Terms of Use.
5. With Your Consent
   • We may share your personal information in other ways if you consent or instruct us to do so.

6. COOKIES & OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences,
• Analyze how you use our Sites,
• Display relevant content or ads,
• Improve user experience.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used, but some features of our Sites may not function properly without cookies. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

7. DO NOT TRACK

Some browsers transmit Do Not Track (DNT) signals. Our Sites currently do not respond to DNT signals. You can set your browser or device to block certain tracking technologies, as mentioned above.

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Online Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from such children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your state of residence (e.g., California, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, Utah, etc.), you may have specific privacy rights, such as the right to:

• Access / Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we hold about you.
• Delete your personal information.
• Correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Opt Out of certain data disclosures, including “sale” or “sharing” of personal information or targeted advertising.
• Limit the Use or Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information (if applicable).

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights. To submit a request, please see the “How to Contact Us” section below or complete any available online request form. We may need to verify your identity or authority to act on someone else’s behalf (e.g., an authorized agent) before fulfilling the request.

If you are a California resident, see Section 11 below for additional disclosures required by California law.

10. SECURITY & DATA RETENTION

• Security Measures: We implement reasonable safeguards (e.g., encryption via SSL, access controls) to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage can be fully secure.
• Data Retention: We keep personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes, comply with legal obligations, or as otherwise required by law.

11. ADDITIONAL STATE-SPECIFIC PRIVACY INFORMATION

California Residents (CCPA Disclosures)

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). In the previous 12 months, we may have collected and disclosed the categories of personal information described in Sections 2 and 5 above. We do not knowingly sell or share personal information of individuals under 16.

You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information if we engage in such practices. We do not currently sell your personal information in exchange for money, but we may share identifiers (e.g., IP addresses) for cross-context behavioral advertising. You can opt out by contacting us or using any “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our Sites (if provided).

Shine the Light: California Civil Code § 1798.83 permits you to request certain information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Other States

• Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah: Similar rights exist, such as the right to opt out of targeted advertising or the sale of personal data. We will honor these rights consistent with applicable law.

12. HEALTH OR WELLNESS-RELATED DATA

In some cases, you may voluntarily provide health or wellness-related data to help us tailor your experience (e.g., letting us know of mobility issues before an outdoor session). We use this data only to provide or improve our services, or with your explicit consent, and do not sell or share such data with third parties for unrelated purposes. If you live in a state with special protections for consumer health data (e.g., Washington), see our Consumer Health Data Policy for more details.

13. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

We primarily operate in the United States. If you access or use our Sites from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to or processed in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

14. FINANCIAL INCENTIVES / LOYALTY PROGRAMS

We may occasionally offer special discounts or loyalty programs in exchange for your personal information (e.g., name, contact, or birthday). The value of such information is typically related to the cost of marketing and promotional activities. Participation is always voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time by contacting us.

15. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our Sites may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or data practices of those parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

16. UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may revise or update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates when the latest changes were made. Your continued use of our Services after we post modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

17. HOW TO CONTACT US

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights (e.g., access or delete your personal information), please email us.  

We will respond within the time frames required by applicable law. If we cannot fulfill your request, we will inform you of the reasons, subject to any legal or regulatory restrictions.

18. CONSUMER HEALTH DATA PRIVACY POLICY (Optional)

If you are in a jurisdiction that requires special handling of “consumer health data” (e.g., Washington’s My Health My Data Act), we may provide additional information below. If this does not apply, you can remove or edit this section.

18.1 Scope

This section supplements our main Privacy Policy and applies only to “consumer health data” as defined under applicable laws. It describes how we collect, use, and share such data.

18.2 Categories of Consumer Health Data

• Self-Reported Health Data: If you disclose information related to your physical or mental health condition, body metrics, or wellness goals.
• Session Feedback: Notes regarding your comfort level, injuries, or special accommodations.
• Any Additional Consumer Health Data: As provided to us voluntarily or as required for a session.

18.3 Use and Sharing

We use your consumer health data solely for providing and enhancing our Services, including customizing your experience, ensuring safety, and meeting legal obligations. We do not sell or share your consumer health data for third-party marketing.

18.4 Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may be able to access, correct, or request deletion of your consumer health data. Please see Section 9 or contact us for details on how to exercise these rights.

Thank you for reviewing Dancing Meditation’s Privacy Policy. We appreciate your trust and strive to handle your personal information with care and transparency.