Privacy Policy

Effective date: June 3, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Breathing Nook ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and

protects information when you visit thebreathingnook.com (the "Site"), book a session or consulta‐

tion, purchase a product or class, or otherwise interact with us. By using the Site, you agree to the

practices described here.

Who We Are

The Breathing Nook is a Chicago-based breathwork (pranayama) studio offering private and small-

group classes, including virtual appointments. If you have any questions about this policy or your

information, you can reach us at ashley@thebreathingnook.com.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as certain information collected

automatically when you use the Site. Examples, Contact & identity information: Name, email address, and any details you include when you complete our contact form, request a free consultation, or sign up for our news‐

letter. Booking information: Appointment details, scheduling preferences, and information you provide when booking through our scheduling provider (Acuity Scheduling). Purchase information :Order details and billing information you submit at checkout. Payment card details are processed by our payment processor and are not

stored by us (see "Payments" below). Wellness-related information: Any health context you voluntarily share — such as breathing concerns or conditions like asthma or anxiety — to help us tailor a session to your needs.

Automatically collected information

Standard analytics data such as pages visited, approximate location, device and browser type, and referring website, collected through our website platform's built-in tools and cookies.

A note about health information. The Breathing Nook is a wellness and breathwork studio, not a

healthcare provider, and any wellness-related information you share with us is not treated as

protected health information under HIPAA. We use it solely to provide and personalize our services

and never sell it. Nothing on this Site or in our sessions is medical advice; please consult a qualified

healthcare professional regarding any medical condition.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Schedule, provide, and manage classes, sessions, and consultations;

Process orders and respond to your questions or requests;

Send our monthly newsletter and other communications you have signed up for, including

schedule updates and free class access;

Personalize your breathwork experience based on information you choose to share;

Operate, maintain, and improve the Site; and

Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse.

Payments

Purchases made through the Site are handled using the standard checkout provided by our website

platform, Squarespace, which uses third-party payment processors to handle transactions. Your full

payment card details are collected and processed directly by these processors under their own

security standards and privacy policies; The Breathing Nook does not receive or store your complete

card number.

Scheduling

Appointments and consultations are booked through Acuity Scheduling (a Squarespace service). In‐

formation you submit when booking is handled in accordance with Squarespace's privacy practices in

order to manage your appointment.

Cookies & Analytics

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies, primarily through Squarespace's built-in analytics, to

keep the Site functioning, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the Site. You

can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may

not work properly without them.

Social Media

The Site links to our profiles on Instagram and Facebook. If you interact with those links or platforms,

your activity is governed by the privacy policies of those services, not this one.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as needed to operate our studio,

specifically with service providers who help us run the Site and our business — including Squarespace (website

hosting, checkout, and analytics) and Acuity Scheduling (appointment booking) — who may process your information only on our behalf.

Legal and safety purposes, when we believe disclosure is required by law or necessary to

protect our rights, our clients, or the public; and business transfers, if The Breathing Nook is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets,in which case we will notify you of any change in how your information is handled.

Data Retention

We keep your information for as long as needed to provide our services, maintain our business

records, and comply with legal obligations. When information is no longer needed, we take reason‐

able steps to delete or de-identify it. You may ask us to delete your information at any time by

contacting us.

Newsletter: You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send, or by

contacting us directly.

Access & deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal

information we hold about you by emailing ashley@thebreathingnook.com.

Cookies: You can adjust cookie settings through your browser.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA)

gives you the right to know what personal information we collect about you, to request that we delete

it, to correct inaccurate information, and to not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. To

exercise any of these rights, contact us at ashley@thebreathingnook.com, and we will respond as

required by law.

Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect

personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal

information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Data Security

We rely on the security measures provided by our trusted platform partners and take reasonable

steps to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is

completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at

the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information,

please reach out:

Email: ashley@thebreathingnook.com

Website: www.thebreathingnook.com