Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12/01/2024

The Center for Trauma and Embodiment (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your data, as well as your rights regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number.
• Demographic Data: Optional demographic information provided by users.
• Professional Information: Optional data provided for program enrollment or related purposes.
• Training-Related Information: Specific details required for participation in certain programs.
• Health-Related Data: Only collected for participation in public TCTSY classes offered online.

Information is collected via:

• Website forms
• Email subscriptions
• Surveys

We also use Google Analytics to gather non-personal, aggregate data about website traffic. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect information for the following purposes:

• Enrollment in programs, trainings, and classes.
• Marketing and communications.
• Grant reporting and program improvement.

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent for marketing communications.
• Fulfillment of a contract when you enroll in programs or trainings.
• Compliance with legal obligations for grant reporting.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following situations:

• Payment Processing: To process transactions, we share necessary information with secure payment processors.
• Funders: Non-identifiable, aggregate demographic data may be shared with funders. This data does not include names, IP addresses, or other personally identifiable information.

For users outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure adequate protection for such data transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

4. Data Security, Retention, and Incident Response

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption and access controls. Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and the appropriate regulatory authorities as required by law.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to your data if it is inaccurate.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our email list or marketing communications by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@healwithcfte.org or 781-559-4900.

6. Cookies

We do not collect or use cookies on our website.

7. Compliance

We comply with the following regulations:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 16.

9. Updates to this Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice on our website. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting to our website.

10. Accessibility Statement

We are committed to ensuring this Privacy Policy is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. If you require this document in an alternative format, please contact us.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Karen Schwartz
Director of Operations
Center for Trauma and Embodiment
160 Gould Street, Suite 300, Needham, MA 02494, United States
Email: info@healwithcfte.org
Phone: 781-559-4900