Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Lauren Hausheer ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you access or use this website, schedule or receive services, or otherwise interact with us online or offline (collectively, the "Services").

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws globally, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"), the UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act ("CCPA/CPRA"), and other applicable international, federal, state, and local privacy laws.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected from individuals located in any jurisdiction worldwide who access our website or Services. By using the Services, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Personal Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Billing and payment information

  • Appointment, scheduling, and intake form information

  • Communications sent to us by email or through our website

  • Any other information you choose to provide in connection with the Services

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device identifiers

  • Operating system

  • Time zone and approximate location

  • Pages viewed, referring URLs, and usage data

This information is collected through cookies, pixels, logs, and similar technologies.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate and secure the website

  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Where required by law, cookie consent mechanisms may be used.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR and Similar Laws)

Where required under applicable law, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract or provision of requested Services

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Our legitimate business interests, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights

5. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, schedule, and deliver Services

  • To communicate regarding appointments, inquiries, and Services

  • To process payments and transactions

  • To maintain business records

  • To improve website performance and Services

  • To comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

  • To send emails or communications only where you have provided consent or where otherwise permitted by law

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may disclose personal information to third parties only as necessary to operate our business, including but not limited to:

  • Website hosting and content management providers (e.g., Squarespace)

  • Scheduling and intake form providers (e.g., Acuity Scheduling)

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Square)

  • Email service providers (only where consent has been given)

  • Professional advisors (legal, accounting, or compliance) as required

Third-party service providers are authorized to use personal information solely to perform services on our behalf and are required to safeguard such information.

We may also disclose personal information where required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

7. International Data Transfers

If you access the Services from outside the United States, your personal information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate. Where required by law, appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect such transfers.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including the provision of Services, compliance with legal obligations, dispute resolution, and enforcement of agreements.

9. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal obligations

  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities

  • Request data portability, where applicable

  • Opt out of certain data uses as permitted by law

To exercise any of these rights, please submit a request by contacting us using the information provided below. We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests, as permitted or required by law.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have specific rights regarding personal information, including the right to know, delete, correct, and limit certain uses of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that personal information of a minor has been collected, we will take steps to delete such information.

12. Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Third-Party Websites

The website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Access to such sites is at your own risk.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting of the revised policy with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Lauren Hausheer
Email: info@laurenhauseer.com