Effective Date: August 2025

At Breathing for Long Covid & ME/CFS, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you participate in our online breathing classes.

By enrolling in or participating in our classes, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy notice.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you sign up for and participate in our online breathing classes:

• Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other contact details you provide.
• Payment Information: If you enroll in a paid class, we collect payment information, including credit card details, through our secure payment processor.
• Health Information: You may choose to provide health-related information, such as your current health status or breathing issues, to help us tailor the class content. This information is entirely voluntary, but will help us to serve you best.
• Technical Information: We collect data on how you access our website and online classes, including IP addresses, browser types, and device information, to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To Provide Our Services: To create and manage your account, deliver the class, and communicate important updates or changes.
• To Process Payments: If applicable, to securely process payments for the classes you enroll in.
• To Improve Your Experience: To tailor the content to your preferences and make the online platform more user-friendly.
• To Send Communications: We may send you emails regarding your class schedule, updates, or promotions related to our services. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time after the end of your course.
• To Ensure Safety: If you provide health-related information, we may use it to customize breathing techniques or monitor your participation in a safe manner.

3. Data Security

We take the protection of your personal information seriously. We implement physical, technical, and administrative measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. Payment transactions are processed via secure third-party payment processors that comply with industry standards.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our classes or processing payments (e.g., payment processors, website hosts, email communication platforms). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a legal process (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
• For your own safety (or that of others): If we believe you to be considering harm to yourself or others.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the instructions in the emails we send you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at LongCovidBreathing@gmail.com

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience while using our website and online class platform. These tools help us analyze site traffic, provide personalized content, and improve the overall user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our online breathing classes are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information from our records.

8. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this notice periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Breathing for Long Covid & ME/CFS - Jackie Baxter & Vikki Jones

Email: LongCovidBreathing@gmail.com

Website: www.LongCovidBreathing.com