Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Your privacy matters deeply to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you engage with Mindful Moments with Nathan Baptiste—whether you're subscribing to our newsletter, taking a course, attending a workshop, or simply visiting our website. We believe in transparency and will never sell your personal information to third parties. This policy is written in plain language because we want you to actually understand what happens with your data. If you have questions about anything in this policy, please contact us at support@edimindfulness.com. We're here to help.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly
When you subscribe to our newsletter: Name (first and last) Email address Subscription preferences
When you purchase a course or program: Name and email address Billing address Payment information (processed securely by our payment processors—we never store your full credit card details) Program enrollment details
When you take assessments or use lead magnets: Responses to assessment questions (e.g., Personal Burnout Assessment, Self-Compassion Scorecard) Results and personalized recommendations
When you participate in workshops or live events: Name and email Registration details Attendance information Any content you share in group discussions (if applicable)
When you contact us for support: Your message content Email correspondence Any information you choose to share
When organizations engage our services: Contact person information Organization name and details Service agreement information
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you use our website and services:
IP address and general location (city/state level)
Browser type and version
Device information (computer, tablet, mobile)
Pages you visit and time spent on our site
How you navigate our website Referral source (how you found us)
Course progress and completion data
Video viewing activity (for guided meditations and course content)
Cookies and Similar Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. You can control cookie settings in your browser, though some features may not work properly if you disable them.
C. Information From Third Parties
We may receive information about you from:
Payment processors (transaction confirmation, but not full payment details)
Social media (if you engage with our content on social platforms)
Publicly available sources (for organizational outreach only)
1.5 A Note on Sensitive and Wellness-Related Information
Unlike many digital learning platforms, our mindfulness programs may involve you voluntarily sharing personal insights about:
Your stress levels and sources of overwhelm Mental and emotional well-being experiences
Challenges in your professional or personal life
Responses to assessment questions about burnout, compassion fatigue, or self-compassion
Reflections shared in workshop discussions or program forums
Our Commitment to Your Sensitive Information:
Highest Confidentiality: We treat wellness-related information with the utmost care and confidentiality. Your personal breakthroughs, struggles, and health-related shares are sacred.
No Marketing Use Without Consent: We will NEVER use your personal wellness disclosures, assessment responses, or vulnerable shares for marketing, testimonials, or case studies without your explicit written permission.
Anonymization by Default: If we share general insights from our community (e.g., "Many participants report reduced stress"), we ensure no identifying details are included.
Your Control: You decide what to share and when. There is no requirement to disclose personal health information to benefit from our programs.
Not a Substitute for Professional Care: As stated in our Terms of Service, our programs are educational. If you're experiencing mental health challenges, please seek support from qualified healthcare providers. (See emergency resources in our Terms of Service.)
Legal Note: While we handle sensitive information with care, this data is not subject to HIPAA protections as we do not provide medical or therapeutic services. However, we apply privacy best practices as if it were protected health information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information only for legitimate purposes:
To Provide Our Services:
Deliver courses, programs, and workshop access
Send newsletter content via Substack
Process payments and manage your account
Provide customer support
Send course updates and program announcements
Generate personalized practice guides based on assessment results
To Improve Your Experience:
Remember your preferences and settings
Personalize content recommendations
Track course progress so you can pick up where you left off
Analyze how people use our services to make improvements
To Communicate With You:
Send transactional emails (purchase confirmations, password resets, important service updates)
Respond to your questions and support requests
Share relevant mindfulness resources and practice tips
Notify you about new programs or offerings (only if you've opted in)
For Business Operations:
Prevent fraud and maintain security
Comply with legal obligations
Enforce our Terms of Service
Maintain records for accounting and tax purposes
For Marketing (Only With Your Permission):
Send promotional emails about new courses or programs
Share relevant content based on your interests
Display targeted advertisements (you can opt out)
Important: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in every email. This won't affect transactional emails related to services you've purchased.
3. Third-Party Services We Use
To provide our services, we work with trusted third-party platforms. When you use our services, your information may be shared with:
Course Delivery: Zenler
Hosts our courses, manages student accounts, and delivers program content
Purpose: Course platform and learning management system
Data shared: Name, email, course enrollment, progress tracking
Newsletter Distribution: Substack
Delivers our "Mindful Moments with Nathan Baptiste" newsletter
Purpose: Email newsletter platform
Data shared: Name, email, subscription preferences
Video Hosting: YouTube and Vimeo via Zenler
Hosts our guided meditation library and course videos
Purpose: Video storage and streaming
Data shared: Video viewing activity (governed by YouTube's privacy policy and Zenler’s privacy policy, respectively)
Lead Capture & Email Management: ConvertBox
Powers our website forms and lead magnets
Purpose: Website forms and subscriber management
Data shared: Name, email, form responses
Payment Processing: Stripe and/or PayPal
Processes all payments securely
Purpose: Payment processing
Data shared: Payment information (we never see or store your full card details) Note: These processors have their own privacy policies
Website Analytics: Google Analytics (if applicable)
Helps us understand website traffic
Purpose: Website usage analytics
Data shared: Anonymized usage data, IP address
Communication Tools: Zoom (for live workshops)
Hosts virtual events
Purpose: Live video conferencing
Data shared: Name, email, meeting attendance
Email Delivery: Email service providers
Ensure reliable email delivery
Purpose: Transactional and marketing email infrastructure
Data shared: Name, email, message content
Important: Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We carefully select partners who meet high privacy and security standards, but we cannot control their practices. We encourage you to review their policies.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures:
Security Measures:
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
Secure servers and data storage Limited employee access (only those who need it to provide services)
Regular security updates and monitoring
Secure payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant processors)
Password protection for your accounts
What We Ask Of You:
Choose a strong, unique password
Keep your login credentials confidential
Log out after using shared devices
Report any suspicious activity immediately
No System Is Perfect: While we work hard to protect your data, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we will notify you promptly if we discover a data breach affecting your information.
5. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:
Active Accounts: As long as your account is active or you remain subscribed
Course Access: For the duration stated in your purchase terms (lifetime access, 12 months, etc.) Plus a reasonable period afterward for customer service
Financial Records: 7 years for tax and accounting purposes (IRS requirement)
Marketing Lists: Until you unsubscribe
Organizational Contracts: Duration of service agreement plus 7 years for legal/accounting purposes
After These Periods: We either delete your data or anonymize it for statistical analysis Anonymized data cannot be linked back to you individually
You Can Request Deletion: At any time, you can request we delete your personal information (see Your Privacy Rights section).
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have significant control over your personal information:
Rights for All Users:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request we delete your personal information (with some exceptions for legal/accounting requirements)
Portability: Request your data in a commonly used format
Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time
Object to Processing: Object to how we use your data for certain purposes
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data uses that require it (like marketing)
Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA):
If you're a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
Right to Know:
What personal information we collect
How we use it
Who we share it with
Request specific pieces of information we've collected
Right to Delete:
Request deletion of your personal information (with certain exceptions)
Right to Opt-Out:
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties. If this ever changes, California residents can opt out
Right to Non-Discrimination:
We won't discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
Same services and prices for everyone
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information:
We collect minimal sensitive information and only use it for stated purposes
To Exercise Your California Rights:
Email us at support@edimindfulness.com with "California Privacy Request" in the subject line. We'll respond within 45 days.
How to Exercise Your Rights:
Email us: support@edimindfulness.com
Subject line: Privacy Rights Request
Include: Your name, email address, and specific request
Response Time: We'll respond to most requests within 30 days Complex requests may take up to 45-60 days (we'll let you know)
Verification: We may ask for additional information to verify your identity (for security) This protects your information from unauthorized access
No Fee: Most requests are free We may charge a reasonable fee for excessive or repetitive requests
7. Sharing Your Information
We do NOT sell your personal information. Period.
We may share your information only in these situations:
With Service Providers:
As described in Section 3, we share data with platforms that help us deliver services (Zenler, Substack, etc.).These providers:
Are contractually required to protect your data
Can only use your data to provide services to us
Cannot use your data for their own purposes
With Your Consent:
If you ask us to share information (e.g., with an employer for organizational training)
When you give explicit permission
For Legal Reasons:
We may disclose information if required by law:
To comply with subpoenas, court orders, or legal process
To protect our legal rights
To prevent fraud or security threats In connection with legal proceedings
Business Transfers:
If we sell or merge our business:
Your information may transfer to the new owner We'll notify you and give you choices about your data
The new owner must honor this Privacy Policy
Aggregated/Anonymized Data:
We may share statistical data that cannot identify you individually:
Course completion rates
General demographic information
Usage patterns
8. Marketing Communications
What You'll Receive:
With Your Consent:
Newsletter with mindfulness insights and practice tips
Announcements about new courses and programs
Special offers and promotions Invitations to free workshops or webinars
Transactional (Always):
Purchase confirmations
Course access information
Password resets
Important service updates Your Control:
Unsubscribe Anytime:
Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link
Click it and you're removed immediately
You'll still receive transactional emails about purchases
Update Preferences:
Log into your account to adjust email preferences
Choose which types of emails you want
We Respect Your Choices:
Unsubscribing from one list doesn't affect your course access
You can still purchase and access programs even if you're not subscribed
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are designed for adults (18+) and professionals. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
If you're under 18: You need parental consent to use our services Have a parent or guardian review this policy with you
If we discover we've collected information from a child under 13: We'll delete it immediately
Parents: Contact us if you believe your child's information was collected
10. International Users and Data Transfers
Our Primary Audience:
We're based in Oregon, USA, and primarily serve professionals in the United States.
If You're Outside the US:
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States
US privacy laws may differ from your country's laws
By using our services, you consent to this transfer
Data Protection:
We use industry-standard security measures regardless of where data is stored
Third-party processors may have servers in various locations
We work only with reputable international providers
EU/UK Users:
If you're in the European Union or United Kingdom:
We process data under standard contractual clauses where applicable
You have rights under GDPR (similar to those described in Section 6)
Contact us for EU/UK-specific data processing information
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies? Small text files stored on your device that help websites function and remember your preferences.
How We Use Cookies:
Essential Cookies (Always Active):
Keep you logged in
Remember your course progress
Enable basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies (Can Be Disabled):
Understand how visitors use our site
Identify which content is most helpful Improve our services
Marketing Cookies (Can Be Disabled):
Show relevant advertisements
Track effectiveness of marketing campaigns Personalize content recommendations Your
Cookie Choices:
Browser Settings:
Block all cookies (some features won't work)
Block third-party cookies only Delete cookies after each session
Receive alerts when cookies are set
Opt-Out Tools:
Google Analytics Opt-out
Do Not Track signals (we honor these)
Note: Disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website, courses, and emails may include links to: Research articles and studies Resource websites Partner organizations Social media platforms Important: We don't control these external sites Their privacy practices may differ from ours We encourage you to read their privacy policies We're not responsible for their content or practices
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We May Update This Policy: To reflect changes in our practices To comply with new legal requirements To add new services or features To improve clarity How We'll Notify You: Update the "Effective Date" at the top Email notification for significant changes (when possible) Post the updated policy on our website Your Continued Use: Using our services after changes means you accept the new policy If you don't agree with changes, please contact us or discontinue use Material Changes: For significant changes affecting your rights, we'll provide prominent notice and may require renewed consent.
14. Your Consent
By using our services, you consent to: Collection of information as described in this policy Use of information for stated purposes Sharing with third-party service providers as described Processing of data in the United States You can withdraw consent at any time by: Unsubscribing from marketing emails Requesting data deletion Discontinuing use of our services
15. Contact Us About Privacy
We're here to answer your questions. For privacy-related inquiries:
Email: support@edimindfulness.com
Subject Line Options: "Privacy Question" "Privacy Rights Request" "California Privacy Request" (for CCPA requests) "Data Deletion Request" Mailing Address: EDI Mindfulness Consulting LLC 4128 Orchard Way Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97035 Response Time: Most inquiries: Within 3-5 business days Privacy rights requests: Within 30-45 days Urgent security concerns: Within 24 hours
16. Complaints and Regulatory Authority
Not Satisfied With Our Response? If you believe we've violated your privacy rights or have concerns about our data practices:
For US Residents:
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Website: ftc.gov
Consumer Response Center: 1-877-FTC-HELP
For California Residents:
California Attorney General's Office
Website: oag.ca.gov/privacy
Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit
For EU/UK Residents:
Contact your local data protection authority
EU: Check https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en
UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
We'd Appreciate the Chance to Help First:
Please contact us at support@edimindfulness.com before filing a complaint. We're committed to resolving concerns directly.
17. Important Additional Information
Data Accuracy:
It's important that your information is accurate and current. Please:
Update your profile when information changes
Notify us of any errors
Keep your email address current
Account Security:
You're responsible for:
Keeping your password confidential
Logging out of shared devices
Notifying us of unauthorized access
No Guarantee of Confidentiality:
While we work hard to protect your data, internet transmission is never 100% secure. Use our services at your own risk.
User Content in Programs:
If you participate in group discussions, forums, or share content in programs:
Other participants may see what you post
We cannot control what others do with shared information
Use discretion when sharing personal details
Commitment to Transparency
At Mindful Moments with Nathan Baptiste, we're committed to:
Honesty about our data practices
Transparency in how we use your information
Respect for your privacy rights
Security in protecting your data
Responsiveness to your questions and concerns
This Privacy Policy reflects our values of presence, clarity, and compassion—the same values we bring to our mindfulness teaching.
Thank you for trusting us with your information.
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