Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025
Last Updated: October 2025

Shiatsu Academy CR (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website shiatsuacademycr.com or communicate with us through forms, newsletters, and other channels.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

a. Information you provide directly:

When you fill out contact forms, course applications, or lead forms
When you subscribe to our newsletter
When you make payments or inquiries

This may include your name, email address, phone number, message content, and any other details you choose to share.

b. Information collected automatically:

Browser type, device, IP address, and usage data
Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral sources

This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

Respond to your inquiries and process course applications
Provide updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (when consented)
Improve our website, user experience, and course offerings
Analyze website performance through Google Analytics and Meta Pixel
Process payments securely

We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and measure traffic.
We also use Google Analytics and Meta Pixel to understand visitor behavior and the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

4. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
Your data may be stored on secure servers located inside or outside Costa Rica, depending on our service providers.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:

Website hosting and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
Marketing tools (e.g., Meta Pixel for Facebook/Instagram ads)
Payment processing

These partners are obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purpose of providing their services.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent to receive communications
Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info.shiatsu.academycr@gmail.com.

7. Communications and Opt-Out

If you subscribe to our newsletter or submit your information through a form, you may receive occasional updates and promotional emails from us.
You can opt out at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” in the email or contacting us directly.

8. Payment Information

For payments, we use secure, third-party processors that comply with international security standards (PCI DSS).
We do not store your credit card or payment details on our servers.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external sites (such as partner schools or social media platforms).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
The updated version will always be available on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

For any questions or requests related to your personal data, please contact us at:
📩 info.shiatsu.academycr@gmail.com
🌐 shiatsuacademycr.com
📍 Costa Rica