Salt and Honey Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Salt and Honey (operating SaltandHoney.com) is a boutique yoga and wellness studio based in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. We offer yoga classes, wellness workshops, and an online store featuring beauty and lifestyle products.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to serve our community effectively:

• Customer details: name, email, phone, address
• Order and booking data: class registrations, purchases
• Payment data (handled via third-party processors like Stripe or PayPal)
• Messages sent via our contact forms
• Technical data: browser, IP address, analytics via cookies

3. How We Collect & Use Your Information

We collect personal information when you:

• Create an account or book a class
• Make a purchase in our shop
• Submit a contact form or sign up for emails

We use this information to:

• Process orders and schedule classes
• Send receipts, updates, and occasional marketing emails (with your consent)
• Understand visitor behavior to improve our services

We never sell your personal data to anyone.

4. Legal Basis & Consent

We process your information in accordance with Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA):

• Implied consent: for purchases or bookings
• Explicit consent: for marketing communications

You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us (see below).

5. Data Retention & Deletion

We keep your data for only as long as needed to:

• Provide services and support
• Comply with tax or legal regulations (usually 7 years)

You may contact us to access, update, or delete your personal data.

6. Your Rights

Under Canadian law, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Correct any inaccurate or outdated information
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Challenge how your data is used

7. Disclosure of Information

We only share data when necessary, such as with:

• Trusted payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Shipping carriers to fulfill orders
• Government authorities where required by law

8. Security Measures

We use a range of security tools to protect your data:

• SSL encryption (https)
• Secure servers and strong password policies
• Limited internal access to sensitive data

9. Automated Decisions & Targeted Advertising

We do not use automated decision-making or personalized advertising based on your personal data.

10. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to improve your experience:

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser or our cookie banner.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date will always reflect the latest version. Your continued use of SaltandHoney.com implies acceptance of any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or complaints about your personal data, contact:

Salt & Honey Holistic Health and Wellness
PO Box 674
Mahone Bay, NS, Canada
Email: [email protected]