PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: April 29, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Serenity Garden Massage & Tans (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website: www.serenitygardenmassageandtans.com.

We are committed to complying with applicable U.S. privacy laws, including state-level laws such as the Maine Online Data Privacy Act (LD 1822), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), and other emerging privacy regulations.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information You Provide Voluntarily:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Appointment details or service preferences
Any information submitted through forms, bookings, or inquiries

Automatically Collected Information:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referring website URLs

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and support marketing efforts.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
Provide and manage services and appointments
Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
Send confirmations, updates, and promotional communications
Improve website functionality and user experience
Analyze website usage and trends
Comply with legal obligations

Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)

Depending on your location, we process your information based on:
Your consent
Performance of a contract (e.g., booking services)
Legitimate business interests
Compliance with legal obligations

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:
Service providers (e.g., booking systems, email platforms, hosting providers)
Analytics providers
Legal or regulatory authorities when required

All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and use data only for specified purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights including:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Opt out of targeted advertising or data sharing
Limit use of sensitive personal information
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.

Cookies and Tracking Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You may:
Disable cookies
Receive alerts when cookies are being used

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

We may also use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand site usage.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

1. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

2. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

3. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

4. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

5. Contact Information

If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Serenity Garden Massage & Tans
9 My Way

Mount Desert Island, Maine

1. Do Not Track Signals

Our website currently does not respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.

2. State-Specific Disclosures (U.S.)

Residents of certain states (California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and others) may have additional rights under applicable laws. We honor applicable rights requests in accordance with those laws.

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.