Orthopedic Bodywork Society / Academy of Orthopedic Bodywork

Effective Date: April 19, 2026

Contact: bodyworksociety@gmail.com

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Introduction

Orthopedic Bodywork Society / Academy of Orthopedic Bodywork (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, students, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit http://www.bodyworksociety.com or engage with any of our products and services.

By using our website or purchasing our products, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

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

• Full name and professional title
• Email address and phone number
• Billing and mailing address
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party processors — we do not store full card numbers)
• Business name and industry information
• Information submitted through contact forms, survey responses, or course assessments
• Communications you send to us directly (email, phone, etc.)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party platforms and tools we use to operate our business (such as payment processors, email marketing services, or learning management platforms). This information is used only in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your purchases, memberships, and payment plans
• To communicate with you about your orders, account, or inquiries
• To deliver courses, digital products, consulting services, and other purchased content
• To send you marketing and promotional communications (you may opt out at any time)
• To improve our website, products, and services
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we may use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising and track campaign performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of our website.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business (payment processors, email platforms, hosting providers, etc.) — bound by confidentiality obligations
• Legal authorities if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
• Business successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

All third-party tools and service providers we use are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at bodyworksociety@gmail.com.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain legal exceptions)
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or contacting us directly
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at bodyworksociety@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Links and Integrations

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us: