Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 1st 2025

Deep Mental Rest ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information from you:

• Name
• Home Address
• Email Address
• Date of Birth
• Reason for Meditating
• Personal Stress Survey
• Meditation Practice Reports

We collect this data when you:

• Register for our training courses.
• Sign a waiver.
• Subscribe to our newsletter.
• Contact us via our website.
• Share in classes, group meditations, or one-on-one coaching sessions.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and manage our services.
• To communicate with you regarding your training courses or inquiries.
• To send newsletters and promotional materials, only with your consent.
• To analyze website traffic and improve website functionality.
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

• Your Consent: When you opt in to receive communications or provide information through our website.
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill training services you have requested.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers to:

• Facilitate payment processing.
• Deliver communications (e.g., email newsletters).
• Comply with legal obligations.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights (GDPR and CCPA)

Under the GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data.
• Correction: Correct or update inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, electronic format.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These cookies:

• Help us analyze site traffic and usage.
• Enable certain website functionalities.

We use Google Analytics, which may set cookies to track website usage and performance. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

10. Confidentiality and Privacy Expectations

The instructor respects the privacy of all students and treats personal information shared during sessions with care and discretion. However, meditation instruction is not a licensed therapeutic or clinical relationship and is not protected by legally recognized therapist-client confidentiality or privilege.

Information shared with the instructor, whether in private sessions or group settings, should not be assumed to be legally confidential in the same way as communications with licensed healthcare providers, therapists, or attorneys.

The instructor will not intentionally disclose personal information shared by students except in the following circumstances:

• If required by law, court order, or legal obligationi
• If there is concern for imminent harm to yourself or others
• If disclosure is necessary for safety or emergency intervention
• If information is shared in a manner that is already public or non-private

Students are encouraged to exercise personal judgment about the level of private detail they choose to share during sessions. The role of the instructor is to guide meditation practice, not to provide therapeutic counseling or crisis intervention.

By participating, you acknowledge that while reasonable efforts will be made to respect your privacy, absolute or legally protected confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the effective date.