FITNESS CENTER

Privacy Policy for Studio Fit Chicago

Effective Date: February 1, 2023

Updated: December 14tb, 2024

Privacy Policy for Studio Fit Chicago

Effective Date: February 1, 2023
Updated: December 14, 2024

Studio Fit Chicago (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, https://studiofitchicago.com, and related services.

 

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://studiofitchicago.com.

 

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and shipping addresses

  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

  • Account information such as username and password (if applicable)

Non-Personal Data

We collect non-personally identifiable information automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages viewed, time spent, and navigation on the website

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • The data shown in the comments form

  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (to assist with spam detection)

  • An anonymized hash of your email address, which may be shared with the Gravatar service. (Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/).

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Fulfill orders and provide services requested by you.

  • Send transactional and promotional communications (with your consent).

  • Improve website functionality and user experience.

  • Detect and prevent fraud or malicious activity.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site.

  • Functional Cookies: Store your preferences (e.g., login details).

Cookie Details

  • If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies last for one year.

  • Login cookies persist for two days; display settings cookies last for a year. Logging out removes login cookies.

  • Cookies used for edited articles expire after one day.

You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality. To learn about our policy, visit our Cookies Policy Page.

5. Embedded Content

Articles on our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website. These third-party websites may:

  • Collect data about you

  • Use cookies

  • Embed third-party tracking

  • Monitor your interactions with embedded content (if you’re logged into their account)

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • Third-Party Providers: To process payments, fulfill orders, or provide analytics (e.g., PayPal, Google Analytics).

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

Password Reset Requests

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

  • Comply with legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements.

Comments

Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-ups automatically.

Account Data

For registered users, we store profile data until the account is deleted. Users can view, edit, or delete their information (except username). Website administrators can also view and manage user data.

8. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Correction: Request updates or corrections to your data.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, except where we’re legally required to retain it.

  • Data Portability: Request an exported file of your personal data.

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@studiofitchicago.com.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to safeguard your personal information, including:

  • Encryption: Secure transmission of sensitive information (e.g., SSL technology).

  • Access Controls: Restrict access to authorized personnel only.

  • Regular Monitoring: Perform regular audits and updates to our security systems.

While we strive to protect your data, no system can guarantee 100% security. Please contact us if you suspect unauthorized access to your data.

10. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with third-party services, such as:

  • WooCommerce: For e-commerce transactions.

  • Google Analytics: For tracking site usage.

  • PayPal: For secure payment processing.

These services may process your data under their respective privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the effective date noted. Please review it periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: