Last Updated: September 22, 2025

Caitlin Bree Acupuncture ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website caitlinbreeacupuncture.com (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you provide. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website or use our services. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our Website:

a. Personal Information

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you fill out contact forms, schedule appointments, or subscribe to newsletters.
• Health Information: Information related to your health or wellness needs if you provide it for appointment scheduling or consultation purposes (e.g., medical history or treatment preferences).
• Payment Information: Billing details, such as credit card information, if you make payments through the Website for services.

b. Non-Personal Information

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the Website, and referral URLs.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies, including Google Analytics and Google Search Console, to enhance your experience, analyze Website usage, and track user behavior (e.g., page views, click patterns, and search queries). You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

c. Information from Third Parties

• We may receive information from third-party platforms (e.g., scheduling or payment processors, Google Analytics, or Google Search Console) when you use their services in connection with our Website.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage acupuncture or wellness services, including appointment scheduling and communication.
• To process payments and manage billing.
• To respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and communicate with you about our services.
• To improve our Website, services, and user experience through analytics and feedback, including data from Google Analytics (e.g., to understand user behavior and optimize Website performance) and Google Search Console (e.g., to analyze search queries and improve search visibility).
• To send promotional emails or newsletters (with your consent, where required).
• To comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.

3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers, such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console, who assist us in operating the Website, analyzing user behavior, or improving search performance. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics and Google Search Console, to enhance your experience and collect usage data. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Analyze Website performance and user behavior (e.g., through Google Analytics, which tracks metrics like page views, session duration, and bounce rates).
• Improve search visibility and Website functionality (e.g., through Google Search Console, which analyzes search queries and click-through rates).
• Deliver relevant content or advertisements.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze anonymized data about how users interact with our Website. This includes information like the pages you visit, how long you stay, and how you arrived at our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to track this data. For more information on how Google Analytics handles data, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy).

Google Search Console: We use Google Search Console to monitor and improve our Website’s presence in Google search results. This tool collects data on search queries, impressions, and clicks to help us optimize content. This data is generally aggregated and does not identify individual users.You can disable cookies through your browser settings or opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. For more information, please review our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

5. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of promotional communications by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in emails or contacting us directly. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking as described above.
• Cookies: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or Google’s opt-out tools.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at caitlinbreekennedy@gmail.com.

6. Data Security
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., payment processors, scheduling tools, or Google services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies (e.g., Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy) before providing personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose about you, including data collected via Google Analytics or Google Search Console.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at caitlinbreekennedy@gmail.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by law.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Caitlin Bree Acupuncture
caitlinbreekennedy@gmail.com