Website Privacy Policy

A Better Body by Steve Inc.
Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to A Better Body by Steve. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us while browsing our website.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through this website (abetterbodybysteve.com) and explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CLIENTS: This policy governs your use of our public website only. If you retain any of our professional services, our separate Client Service Agreement will govern your private health data, medical history and service-related communications. That agreement provides strict confidentiality standards specifically designed for sensitive health information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a seamless experience and to communicate with interested visitors.

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily: We collect information that you knowingly share with us. This includes:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number submitted via our "Contact Us" forms.

  • Marketing Preferences: Your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.

  • Transaction Data: If you initiate a purchase, you will be redirected to our secure payment processors. We do not collect or store your financial details directly.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Log Data): When you visit our website, our servers (hosted by Squarespace) automatically record information that your browser sends. This "Log Data" may include:

  • Your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address.

  • Browser type and version.

  • The pages of our Service that you visit.

  • The time and date of your visit.

  • The time spent on those pages and other statistics.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

If you are a visitor from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described above depends on the Personal Data concerned and the specific context in which we collect it.

  • Consent: We process your personal information for specific purposes only when you have given us clear permission to do so. This includes sending you our newsletter or marketing emails (if you opt in) and placing non-essential cookies on your device (if you accept them via our cookie banner).

  • Legitimate Interests: We process usage statistics (analytics) and technical cookies to ensure our website functions securely and efficiently.

  • Contract: We process inquiries made via contact forms to take steps prior to potentially entering into a client contract with you.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected via this website for the following specific purposes:

  • To Communicate: To respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations.

  • To Improve Our Site: To analyze trends, administer the site, and understand user movements (via Google Analytics) to improve our digital offerings.

  • To Send Updates: To send you newsletters, health tips, and service updates.

  • To Ensure Security: To monitor for and prevent fraudulent activity or security breaches.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and store certain information.

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of the website (e.g., page navigation).

  • Analytics Cookies: Allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website when they are using it.

Your Choices: When you first visit our site, you are presented with a choice. You can accept all cookies or select "Manage Cookies" to customize your preferences. You may change your preferences later by clearing your browser's cookies for this domain. You can also instruct your browser to refuse all cookies. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

"Do Not Track" Policy: Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Our system is hosted by Squarespace and currently does not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.

6. Third-Party Service Providers

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to others. We share information only with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

  • Website Hosting: Squarespace (New York, USA)

  • Analytics: Google Analytics (California, USA); Squarespace (New York, USA)

  • Payment Processing: Stripe, PayPal, Zelle.

  • Communication: Email and hosting service providers.

7. International Data Transfer

A Better Body by Steve is based in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers and central database are located. By using our services, you consent to your information being transferred to our facilities and to the facilities of those third parties with whom we share it as described in this policy.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

  • Marketing Emails: We retain your email until you unsubscribe.

  • Inquiries: We retain contact form data for a reasonable period to provide customer service and follow up on business leads.

  • Log Data: Usage data is generally retained for a shorter period, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of our Service.

9. Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us. We use commercially acceptable means (including SSL encryption) to protect your Personal Data. However, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

We act as the Data Controller for the information collected on this website. Depending on your location, you have certain rights:

  • The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.

  • The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.

  • The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data (e.g., remove your email from our list).

  • The right to withdraw consent: If we are processing your data based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

11. Notice to California Residents

If you are a California resident, California law may provide you with additional rights regarding our use of your personal information.

  • Shine the Light Law: California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits you to request information regarding the disclosure of your personal information to third parties for the third parties’ direct marketing purposes. We do not disclose your personal information unless required by law.

12. Links to Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us (e.g., social media pages, partner products). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

13. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 via the website. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

A Better Body by Steve Inc.

Email: abetterbodybysteve@yahoo.com

New York, USA