Privacy Policy

This policy applies to all personal information collected through the Breath & Being website, booking system, and direct communications.

Who we are
Breath & Being Studio is a yoga, pilates and holistic wellness studio based in Lincoln, New Zealand, operated by Carolyn Bruce. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

If you have any questions about this policy, please get in touch via the contact details on our website.

What information we collect
We may collect the following personal information from you:
• Your name and contact details (email address, phone number)
• Booking and appointment history
• Health information you choose to share in relation to a session or treatment
• Payment information processed through our booking platform (Acuity Scheduling)
• Any information you provide when contacting us directly by email or through our website

How we use your information
We use your personal information to:
• Confirm and manage your bookings
• Communicate with you about your appointments, class times, or enquiries
• Process payments where applicable
• Send occasional updates about the studio, new offerings, or class schedule changes (only where you have indicated you are happy to receive these)
• Improve our services and understand how our community uses the studio

How we store and protect your information
Your personal information is stored securely through our booking platform, Acuity Scheduling, which operates its own privacy and security measures. Payment information is processed through Acuity and is not stored directly by Breath & Being.

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except where required by law.

Health information
Any health information you share with us in relation to a session or treatment is treated with the utmost care and confidentiality. It is used only for the purpose of providing you with safe and appropriate care, and is not shared with anyone outside of the studio without your consent.

Third-party platforms
Our website is hosted on Squarespace and bookings are managed through Acuity Scheduling. These platforms may collect certain information (such as usage data and cookies) independently of Breath & Being. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies if you have any concerns.

Your rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Ask us to correct any information that is inaccurate or out of date • Ask us to delete your information where it is no longer required

To make any such request, please contact us directly through the website.

Updates to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.