Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 7, 2026
Refuge Yoga (“Refuge Yoga,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, register for classes, purchase services, or otherwise interact with our yoga studio in Summerville, South Carolina.
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and payment information
Class registrations, purchases, memberships, or package details
Information submitted through contact forms, waivers, intake forms, surveys, or other studio form
Communications you send to us
We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, such as:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages viewed
Website activity and usage data
Referring website or source
If our website uses cookies, analytics tools, advertising pixels, or similar technologies, these tools may collect information about how visitors use our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Provide and manage yoga classes, memberships, appointments, workshops, and related services
Process purchases, payments, registrations, and bookings
Communicate with you about your account, schedule, purchases, or studio updates
Respond to questions, requests, or customer service inquiries
Send marketing emails, promotions, newsletters, or studio announcements, where permitted
Improve our website, services, customer experience, and studio offerings
Maintain the safety and security of our website, business, clients, and staff
Comply with legal, accounting, tax, or regulatory obligations
3. Email and Marketing Communications
If you sign up for our email list, purchase from us, or otherwise provide your email address, we may send you updates about Refuge Yoga, including class news, promotions, events, workshops, and studio announcements.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us at hello@refugeyoga.com.
Please note that even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we may still send you non-marketing communications related to your purchases, bookings, account, transactions, or studio policies.
4. Text Messages
If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive text messages, we may send you SMS messages related to bookings, reminders, studio updates, promotions, or other communications.
Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text messages at any time by following the instructions provided in the message or contacting us at hello@refugeyoga.com.
5. Payments
Payments may be processed through third-party payment processors or studio management platforms. Refuge Yoga does not directly store full credit card information unless otherwise stated by the payment provider. Payment information is handled according to the privacy policies and security practices of the applicable payment processor or platform.
6. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, pixels, or similar technologies to help us understand website traffic, improve our website, measure marketing performance, and provide a better user experience.
Cookies are small files stored on your browser or device. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
We may use third-party tools such as website analytics platforms, advertising platforms, scheduling systems, email marketing providers, or embedded forms. These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
7. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, including:
Scheduling or studio management platforms
Payment processors
Email marketing platforms
Website hosting providers
Analytics providers
Advertising or marketing platforms
Customer support, administrative, legal, or accounting service providers
We may also share information when required to comply with the law, enforce our policies, protect our rights, prevent fraud, or respond to legal requests.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, loss, or alteration. However, no website, system, or electronic transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, operate our business, communicate with you, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@refugeyoga.com.
12. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to request access, correction, deletion, or information about how your personal information is used.
You may contact us at hello@refugeyoga.com to request that we review, update, or delete your personal information, subject to any legal or business obligations that may require us to retain certain records.
13. California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under California privacy laws, depending on whether those laws apply to Refuge Yoga. These rights may include the right to request information about the personal information collected about you, request deletion or correction of your personal information, and opt out of certain uses or disclosures of personal information.
Refuge Yoga does not knowingly sell personal information. If you have questions about your California privacy rights, please contact us at hello@refugeyoga.com.
14. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website or services after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Refuge Yoga
Summerville, South Carolina
Email: hello@refugeyoga.com