Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Effective Date: November 13,2025
Aura Studio & Café (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, create an account, book appointments, schedule classes, or purchase services or products.

By accessing our website, booking classes or appointments, purchasing services, or interacting with our online platforms (including Vagaro, Mindbody, Wix, and any integrated services), you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

Name
Email address
Phone number
Date of birth
Address (if required for billing)
Emergency contact information (optional)
Preferred instructors/services
Booking and scheduling details
Messages submitted through forms or inquiries

B. Payment Information

Payment details are processed through secure third-party providers such as Vagaro, Mindbody, Wix Payments, or payment gateways.
We do not store full credit card numbers.

C. Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our website or booking platforms, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device and operating system
Website pages viewed
Time spent on pages
Cookies and tracking tools

D. Information from Third-Party Platforms

If you book or interact via integrations (Vagaro, Mindbody, Instagram Meta tools, Google), we may receive limited data necessary to process your bookings or communications.

2. How We Collect the Information

We gather information through:

Website forms and account creation
Class and appointment bookings
Membership purchases
Newsletter sign-ups
Cookies, analytics tools, and tracking technologies
Third-party booking and scheduling platforms
Contact through email, phone, or social media

3. Why We Collect Your Information (Purpose of Use)

We collect your information to:

Process and manage your bookings, appointments, and memberships
Communicate confirmations, reminders, or schedule changes
Process payments and maintain purchase history
Improve website performance and customer experience
Provide customer support
Send marketing, promotions, and updates (you may opt out)
Comply with legal obligations and fraud prevention
Maintain internal records and analytics

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal information.

We only share information with:

A. Trusted Third-Party Providers

For operational purposes, including:

Scheduling platforms (Vagaro, Mindbody)
Payment processors
Email or SMS communications
Website hosting and security providers
Analytics and marketing tools (privacy-compliant)

These parties are contractually obligated to protect your information.

B. Legal or Safety Reasons

We may disclose data if required to:

Comply with a legal request
Protect rights, safety, or property
Prevent fraud or security threats

5. Your Rights (Depending on Your State Laws)

Depending on applicable privacy laws, you may request:

Access to your personal data
Corrections or updates
Deletion of your information
Restriction of processing
Opt-out of marketing communications
A copy of your stored data

To submit a request, contact:
aurastudioandcafe@gmail.com

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, and analytical tools to:

Improve website experience
Track usage and performance
Offer personalized content or promotions

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for:

Providing services
Meeting legal requirements
Resolving disputes
Maintaining business records

8. Protection of Minors (Children’s Privacy)

Our services are not directed at children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.
Accounts created for minors must be managed by a parent or legal guardian.

9. Security Measures

We use industry-standard security practices to protect your information, including:

Encrypted payment processing
Secure hosting environments
Restricted-access systems
Regular security reviews

However, no digital system is 100% secure.

10. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage reviewing their policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes become effective as soon as they are posted with an updated "Effective Date."

12. Contact Us

For questions or privacy-related requests:

Aura Studio & Café
Address: 83 N Beverwyck Rd, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
Email: Aurastudioandcafe@gmail.com
Phone: [Insert phone number]