Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 22, 2025

At Bodystory Lifestyle LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”), including our branch operation Body Story Online Studio, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our websites, book services, or engage with us online.

1. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to all users of our services, including:

Online yoga therapy consultations
Private sessions
Class bookings
Digital products
Website interactions
Email or social media communications

It applies globally, regardless of your location, and aligns with the U.S. Privacy Framework, EU GDPR, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Taiwan’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

2. What We Collect

a. Information You Provide

We collect personal data you voluntarily provide when you:

Book a session
Register for services
Contact us through forms or email
Participate in intake or assessments

This may include:

Name, email address, and phone number
Health history or intake details (as provided voluntarily)
Booking and communication history
Payment information (processed securely by third-party platforms such as Stripe or PayPal)

b. Automatically Collected Information

We may collect technical data through cookies and analytics tools, including:

IP address and browser type
Pages visited and time on site
Device type and operating system
Referral source

We use this data to analyze site performance and improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Schedule and deliver services (e.g., yoga therapy sessions, private classes)
Process payments and confirm bookings
Respond to inquiries or send service-related updates
Improve our website, offerings, and customer support
Fulfill legal and regulatory obligations

Legal bases for data use may include: your consent, contractual necessity, and compliance with legal obligations, depending on your jurisdiction.

4. Data Sharing

We only share your personal data with trusted third parties for specific purposes:

Payment processors to securely handle transactions
Service platforms (e.g., email marketing tools, booking systems)
Legal or regulatory authorities, only when required by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information under any circumstances.

5. International Data Transfers

As our services may involve global users and infrastructure (e.g., cloud storage via AWS or Google Cloud), your data may be transferred outside your country. In such cases, we ensure:

Adequate protection under standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms
Compliance with applicable privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, PDPA)

6. Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal data, including:

SSL encryption
Limited access and role-based controls
Data minimization practices

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services or fulfill legal obligations. After that, it will be securely deleted.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (EU, U.S., Taiwan, etc.), you may have the right to:

Access or obtain a copy of your personal data
Request corrections or deletions
Object to certain uses of your data
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.

8. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to enhance performance and usability. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.