Effective Date: June 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how CHRYSA AKE LLC, operating as Soma Studio ("we," "our," or "us"), collects, uses, and protects personal information provided by users ("you") through our website, services, and communications. By using our site and services, you consent to the practices described here.

1. Who We Are

Soma Studio is a wellness business offering in-person and online services in Reiki, sound healing, somatic healing, mindfulness-based coaching, and trauma-informed programs. We offer certifications in Reiki and Energy-based healing modalities along with a variety of self-paced online courses. We serve clients globally and are based in the United States (Indiana).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following information:

Information You Provide:

Name, email, address, phone number
Payment information (e.g., via Stripe or PayPal)
Personal notes or intake forms relevant to your session
Feedback, testimonials, or other communications

Automatically Collected Data:

IP address and browser information
Session analytics (e.g., pages visited, time spent, clicks)
Device type and operating system

Sensitive Information:

We may collect personal health or wellness goals with your consent to tailor services. These are securely stored and not shared without your permission.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Provide, improve, and personalize services
Respond to inquiries and client needs
Process payments and bookings
Send updates, newsletters, and promotional content (with your consent)
Ensure compliance with legal obligations
Gather anonymized statistical data for service improvement

4. How We Collect Information

Via contact or intake forms
During service transactions (booking, payment, feedback)
Through analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
From cookies while you browse our site

5. Where and How Your Data is Stored

Our website is hosted on Wix.com. Your data may be stored through Wix’s secure servers, databases, and applications. Any direct payment gateways offered by Wix adhere to PCI-DSS standards, ensuring secure handling of credit card information.

6. Cookies and Tracking Tools

Cookies are used to support site functionality and understand user interaction. These may include:

Essential cookies for security and site navigation
Performance cookies for usage statistics (e.g., Google Analytics)

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings:

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: Google Analytics Opt-Out.

7. Consent and Communication

By providing personal information to complete a transaction or submit a form, you consent to its use for that specific purpose. For secondary uses like email marketing, we’ll ask directly for your consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by emailing us at [insert email] or mailing us at [insert physical address].

8. Disclosure

We may disclose personal information:

To comply with legal requirements
If you violate our Terms of Service
With third-party service providers who support our operations, such as Stripe, PayPal, and Google Analytics

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties.

9. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data. This includes SSL encryption, secure hosting environments, and limited access to sensitive information. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.

10. Age of Consent

By using this site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or older, or have given consent for any minors using our services.

11. Intellectual Property

All content, logos, guides, and resources shared on our site are the intellectual property of CHRYSA AKE LLC unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, distribute, or reuse without explicit written permission.

12. Your Rights

You may request:

Access to your personal data
Corrections to inaccurate data
Deletion of your data (unless required by law to retain it)
Data transfer to another provider
To withdraw consent for processing at any time

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. Material updates will be noted on this page.

14. Contact

To access, amend, or delete your information, or if you have questions, contact us at:

Email: info@joinsomastudio.com