PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: November 30, 2025

Studio Lodato (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit studiolodato.com (“Site”), engage with our content, or communicate with us.

This policy aligns with best practices used by hospital wellness programs and mindfulness organizations, including those used within major healthcare systems such as Mount Sinai Hospital System, where Studio Lodato’s founder has served in a leadership capacity.

By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We collect personally identifiable information (“PII”) only when voluntarily submitted by you. This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Message content submitted through our contact forms

  • Information provided when signing up for newsletters, events, or sessions

We do not request, require, or collect protected health information (“PHI”) unless explicitly shared by you.
Studio Lodato is not a medical practice and does not provide clinical services.

B. Automatically Collected Information (Non-PII)

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain non-identifiable data through:

  • Squarespace Analytics

  • Google Analytics 4

  • Buzzsprout podcast hosting analytics

This data may include:

  • Browser type, IP address, device type

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring websites

  • Aggregate usage patterns

This information helps us improve site performance, user experience, and content relevance.
This data cannot personally identify you unless combined with voluntarily submitted information.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics, performance, and basic functionality. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or cross-site tracking.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Provide requested content, services, or communications

  • Improve the Site’s performance and user experience

  • Understand audience engagement with meditations and resources

  • Maintain site security and integrity

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Site, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting & analytics)

  • Google Analytics 4 (site usage analytics)

  • Buzzsprout (podcast hosting analytics)

  • Email service providers (for newsletters or updates)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

We do not share PII with third parties for marketing purposes.

We will disclose information only if required by law or legal process.

4. Data Security

We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards consistent with professional wellness and educational organizations. While no online system is completely secure, we work to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

5. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for adults 18+ and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13.

6. External Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or resources. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

7. Your Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of receiving emails at any time

  • Request deletion of your voluntarily submitted personal data

  • Block or delete cookies via your browser

To make a privacy request, contact: info@studiolodato.com

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” indicates when the policy was last revised.