PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: January 14, 2026

INTRODUCTION

Blue Salt Honey ("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 (bluesalthoney.com) or use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website or services.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated revision date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information You Provide to Us

Account & Booking Information:

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • Mailing address (for product shipments or correspondence)

  • Payment information (processed through secure third-party payment processors)

  • Date of birth or age (to verify eligibility for services)

  • Emergency contact information (when relevant)

Health & Wellness Information:

  • Information about your health conditions, concerns, or goals (provided voluntarily for session planning)

  • Notes from intake forms or consultation questionnaires

  • Session notes and progress observations

  • Information about contraindications or sensitivities

Communication Information:

  • Email correspondence

  • Messages sent through website contact forms

  • Text messages or other communications

  • Feedback, reviews, or testimonials you provide

Workshop & Training Information:

  • Attendance records

  • Certification information

  • Training materials completion

  • Notes from training sessions

Information Automatically Collected

Website Usage Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages

  • Referring website

  • Date and time of visit

  • Clickstream data

Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See "Cookies" section below for details.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Payment processors (transaction confirmations)

  • Social media platforms (if you connect your account or share our content)

  • Website analytics providers

  • Email marketing platforms

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

Provide Services

  • Schedule and conduct sessions

  • Customize services to your needs

  • Maintain session notes and records

  • Process payments

  • Provide Reiki training and certifications

  • Deliver purchased products

Communication

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Send appointment confirmations and reminders

  • Provide session summaries or follow-up information

  • Send administrative information (policy changes, service updates)

  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)

Website Improvement

  • Analyze website usage and performance

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Understand visitor preferences

  • Troubleshoot technical issues

Legal & Safety

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect against fraud or abuse

  • Enforce our Terms of Service

  • Protect the safety and rights of our clients and business

Marketing & Business Development

  • Send newsletters and promotional emails (with consent)

  • Share information about new services or offerings

  • Conduct surveys or request feedback

  • Improve our services based on client feedback

LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your information depends on the specific information and context:

  • Consent: You have given us explicit consent (e.g., for marketing emails)

  • Contract: Processing is necessary to perform our contract with you (e.g., providing booked services)

  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., improving services, fraud prevention)

  • Legal Obligation: Processing is required by law

HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We Do Not Sell Your Information

Blue Salt Honey does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business:

  • Payment processors (to process transactions)

  • Website hosting providers (to host our website)

  • Email service providers (to send communications)

  • Scheduling software providers (to manage appointments)

  • Analytics providers (to understand website usage)

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

  • Court orders or legal process

  • Requests from law enforcement or government agencies

  • Protection of our legal rights

  • Prevention of fraud or criminal activity

  • Protection of safety or rights of any person

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.

DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Typical Retention Periods:

  • Session records: 7 years (standard practice for health and wellness practitioners)

  • Financial records: 7 years (for tax and accounting purposes)

  • Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

  • Website analytics: 26 months (standard Google Analytics retention)

When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., shopping cart, security features). These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. We may use Google Analytics or similar services.

Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.

Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing behavior to show you relevant content and advertisements (only with your consent).

Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies

  • Delete existing cookies

  • Allow cookies from specific websites

Note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

General Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of 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 retention requirements)

  • Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes

  • Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your information

  • Portability: Request a copy of your information in a machine-readable format

Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected

  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed

  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

Additional Rights for EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under GDPR:

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

  • Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

  • Right to data portability

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email address]. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

Types of Emails

We may send you:

  • Transactional emails: Appointment confirmations, receipts, service-related updates (you cannot opt out of these)

  • Marketing emails: Newsletters, promotions, new offerings (you can opt out)

Opting Out

To unsubscribe from marketing emails:

  • Click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any marketing email

  • Email us at [email address] with your request

  • Update your preferences in your account settings

You will still receive essential transactional emails even if you opt out of marketing communications.

DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures Include:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission

  • Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant third parties

  • Password protection for accounts

  • Limited access to information by staff

  • Regular security assessments

However, please note:

  • No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure

  • No electronic storage system is completely secure

  • We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES & SERVICES

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (including practitioners and products in our "Gathered" section). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

When you visit third-party websites:

  • You leave our website and this Privacy Policy no longer applies

  • Third-party privacy policies govern

  • We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing information

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with personal information without consent, please contact us. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.

Minors may participate in services with parental/guardian consent and supervision.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Blue Salt Honey is based in the United States. If you are accessing our website or services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

Data protection laws in the United States may differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California "Shine the Light" Law

California residents may request information about disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. As stated above, we do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights outlined in the "Your Privacy Rights" section above.

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers (name, email, phone number)

  • Commercial information (purchase history, services used)

  • Internet activity (website usage data)

  • Geolocation data (city/state level)

  • Professional information (if relevant to services)

  • Health information (voluntarily provided for services)

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

NEVADA PRIVACY RIGHTS

Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of certain personal information to third parties. We do not sell your personal information as defined under Nevada law. If you have questions, please contact us at [email address].

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top

  • We will post the revised policy on this page

  • We may notify you via email for significant changes

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

CONTACT US

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

Blue Salt Honey
Kelly White
hello@bluesalthoney.com
Seattle, Washington

Data Protection Officer:
Kelly White
hello@bluesalthoney.com

For GDPR-related inquiries:
If you are located in the EEA and have concerns about our data practices, you have the right to contact your local data protection authority.

CONSENT

By using the Blue Salt Honey website or services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website or services.