THE LIFESIDE PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: [November, 2025]

The Lifeside respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how it’s used, and how we keep it secure. By using this website, booking a session, or communicating with Lifeside, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only as needed to provide services, communicate with you, and improve your experience.

This may include:

Contact Information: name, phone number, and email address.
Booking Details: session type, preferred times, and payment confirmation.
Communications: text messages, emails, or form submissions you send us.
Personal Reflections (Optional): information you voluntarily share during sessions or consultations.

The Lifeside does not collect or store sensitive financial information such as full credit card numbers; payments are processed securely through third-party platforms (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Square).

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

Schedule and confirm appointments.
Communicate regarding your services or inquiries.
Provide faith-based relational coaching and support.
Send optional encouragement, updates, or reflections (with your consent).
Maintain records for internal purposes such as payment tracking and scheduling.

The Lifeside does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Confidentiality of Session Information

All information shared in sessions — verbal, written, or electronic — is kept confidential.

Information may only be disclosed if:

There is risk of harm to self or others.
There is disclosure of abuse or neglect of a child, dependent adult, or elder.
The Lifeside is legally required to comply with a court order or subpoena.

4. Website & Cookies

The Lifeside’s website may collect limited, anonymous data such as site visits or basic analytics (e.g., number of visitors, general location) to help improve functionality. Cookies or similar technologies may be used for performance or security purposes. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies at any time.

5. Data Security

The Lifeside uses reasonable administrative and digital safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please note that no online or electronic system is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
Withdraw consent for optional communications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly (see Section 9).

7. Data Retention

Session notes (if any), booking information, and communications are retained for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services and comply with legal or financial obligations.

8. Links to Other Websites

The Lifeside’s website may contain links to external sites. The Lifeside is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

hello@thelifeside.com

Los Angeles, California, USA

10. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in law or The Lifeside practices. Updates will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.