Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Heart of the Park Ocala ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website, heartoftheparkocala.com (the "Website").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

• Contact Information: Your name and phone number, which you may provide when submitting for updates, newsletters, or registering for a class, workshop, or event.

• Email Addresses: We collect your email address if you voluntarily submit it to subscribe to updates or our newsletter, or when you make a booking through our booking portal.

• Registration Information: If you register for a class, workshop, or event through our booking portal, we may collect your name, phone number, email address, and address.

• Payment Information: When you register and pay for a class, workshop, or event, we will collect necessary payment information, which is processed through our third-party payment processors. We do not directly store your full payment details on our Website.

• Website Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our Website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits. This information may be collected through cookies and other tracking technologies (as described below).  

2. How We Collect Information

We collect your information in the following ways:

• Subscription Forms: When you fill out a form on our Website to subscribe to updates or our newsletter.

• Booking Portal: When you provide your contact information, email address, address, and payment information as part of the registration and booking process for services, classes, workshops, or events offered on our Website.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We and our service providers, including Wix (our website platform provider), use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Website. This helps us analyze website traffic, personalize your experience, and understand user behavior. Please refer to Section 6 for more information about Wix's use of these technologies.  

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To Send Updates and Newsletters: If you have subscribed, we may send you updates about Heart of the Park Ocala, news, events, and promotional materials.

• To Manage Bookings and Registrations: To process your registrations for classes, workshops, or events, and to communicate with you regarding these bookings, including confirmations, reminders, and any necessary updates.

• To Process Payments: To securely process payments for classes, workshops, or events through our third-party payment processors.

• To Respond to Inquiries: If you contact us, we may use your information to respond to your questions or requests.

• To Improve Our Website and Services: We may use aggregated, non-personally identifiable information to analyze website usage and improve our services, content, and user experience.

• SEO and Targeted Marketing: We may utilize the features provided by our website platform (Wix) to analyze website traffic, understand user behavior, and potentially engage in search engine optimization (SEO) and targeted marketing efforts. This may involve the use of cookies and tracking technologies by Wix and potentially advertising partners.

4. How We Share Your Information

We will not share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:  

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, sending emails, processing bookings and payments, and conducting website analytics. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.  

• Third-Party Payment Processors: Payment information is shared with our third-party payment processors to facilitate transactions. Their use of your payment information is governed by their own privacy policies.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.  

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.  

5. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.  

6. Wix and Data Practices

Our Website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix provides us with the platform that allows us to offer our services to you. Your data, including personal information, may be stored on Wix's servers.

• Cookies and Tracking: Wix uses cookies and other tracking technologies to provide and improve their services, analyze website traffic, and personalize user experiences. These cookies may collect information such as your IP address, browsing behavior, and device information. For more specific information about the cookies Wix uses, their purpose, and how you can manage your cookie preferences, please refer to [It is recommended to link directly to Wix's Cookie Policy here if you can find a stable link, otherwise provide a general statement like: "Wix's Cookie Policy, which can be found on their website (wix.com), provides detailed information about their use of cookies and tracking technologies."].

• Data Retention: Wix retains user data for as long as necessary to provide their services and as required by applicable laws and regulations. For more information about Wix's data retention practices, please refer to [It is recommended to link directly to Wix's Privacy Policy here if you can find a stable link, otherwise provide a general statement like: "Wix's Privacy Policy, which can be found on their website (wix.com), provides detailed information about their data retention practices."].

• SEO and Targeted Marketing: Wix may utilize the data collected through cookies and tracking technologies for its own SEO and targeted marketing purposes, as outlined in their Privacy Policy. We may also utilize the SEO and marketing tools provided by Wix, which may involve the use of this data to improve our website's visibility and reach potential customers.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Wix also implements security measures to protect the data they process and store; you can find more information about their security practices in their Privacy Policy.  

8. Your Choices

• Opt-Out of Emails: You can unsubscribe from our updates and newsletters at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email or by contacting us directly.

• Access and Correction: You may have the right to request access to and correction of the personal information we hold about you. Please contact us using the information below to make such requests.

• Cookie Preferences: You can typically manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website. You may also be able to manage some third-party advertising preferences through resources like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA). For information specific to Wix's cookies, please refer to their Cookie Policy (if a direct link is available).

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.  

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and, if the changes are significant, we may provide a more prominent notice. Your continued use of the Website after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.  

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us here.