Privacy Policy
Anointed Hands Massage & Pilates Studio
Effective Date: November 30, 2025
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Anointed Hands Massage & Pilates Studio (“Anointed Hands,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, protects, and stores your personal information when you visit our website, book appointments, or use our services.
By using our website or booking with us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide safe, personalized wellness services and a smooth booking experience.
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
This includes information you give us when:
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Booking a service or class
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Filling out intake forms
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Creating a Vagaro account
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Contacting us via email, form submission, or phone
This may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Date of birth (if required for services)
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Emergency contact (for Pilates/massage safety)
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Health history and wellness information
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Payment details (stored securely through Vagaro—not by Anointed Hands)
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Membership selections, attendance records, and service history
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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Browser type
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IP address
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Device type
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Pages viewed
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Time spent on the site
This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
1.3 Third-Party Information
We use Vagaro, a secure third-party booking platform. Any information collected through Vagaro is stored and processed according to their privacy and security protocols.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Provide safe and appropriate services
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Book and manage appointments
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Process payments
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Send confirmations, reminders, and service updates
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Personalize your wellness experience
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Maintain accurate client records
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Improve website and service offerings
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Communicate important policy or pricing updates
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Offer promotions, newsletters, or special events (opt-out available anytime)
3. How We Store & Protect Your Information
We take your privacy seriously.
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All client information is stored securely within Vagaro and our encrypted records.
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Health and intake details are used only to deliver safe care.
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Only authorized staff have access to necessary client information.
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We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers—payments are processed through Vagaro’s secure system.
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We protect your information using industry-standard security measures.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your information.
We may share your information only in the following situations:
4.1 With Third-Party Service Providers
Service providers who help us operate our business—such as Vagaro—may access your information as necessary to perform their services (e.g., scheduling, processing payments).
4.2 Legal or Safety Requirements
We may share information if required to:
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Comply with applicable laws
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Respond to lawful requests by authorities
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Protect the rights, safety, or property of Anointed Hands and its clients
5. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies to:
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Improve browsing experience
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Analyze website traffic
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Remember preferences
You may disable cookies through your browser, though it may affect site functionality.
6. Email & Communication Preferences
By booking or joining our mailing list, you may receive:
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Appointment reminders
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Important updates
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Newsletters or promotional offers
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of marketing emails.
Appointment-related emails (confirmations, reminders, receipts) cannot be unsubscribed, as they are necessary for service delivery.
7. Health Information & Confidentiality
Health and wellness information collected through intake forms is confidential and used solely for:
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Assessing your ability to safely receive services
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Customizing your massage or Pilates session
This information is never shared for marketing purposes.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13.
Minors receiving services (e.g., Pilates sessions) must have parental/guardian consent.
9. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Request corrections to inaccurate information
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Request that we delete your information (unless it must be kept for legal, safety, or record-keeping purposes)
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Opt out of marketing communications
To request changes, contact us at anointedhandswellness@gmail.com.
10. Links to External Websites
Our website may link to third-party websites (e.g., Vagaro booking pages, social media).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
Please review their policies before submitting information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of our website or services after updates indicates acceptance of the new policy.
