Pause First Academy

Privacy Policy

Pause First Academy (Pause Meditation Salon LLC) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, enroll in our courses, or interact with our services (collectively, the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

When you enroll as a student or subscriber (“Learner”) on our Site or related courses, we collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address.

We use this information to:

• Provide access to courses and content

• Manage your account and course progress

• Communicate with you about registration, updates, and services

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

Email Communications

With your consent, we may send you emails related to:

• Course access, updates, and progress

• Account notifications

• Surveys, feedback requests, or usage insights

• Relevant updates about Pause First Academy offerings

You may opt out of marketing-related emails at any time (see Section 3).

2. Consent

When you provide personal information to enroll, make a purchase, or participate in our courses, you consent to our collection and use of that information for those specific purposes.

If we request your information for secondary purposes (such as marketing), we will either ask for your express consent or provide you with a clear option to decline.

Withdrawing Consent

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to your withdrawal.

3. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your personal information only in the following circumstances:

• When required by law or legal process

• If you violate our Terms of Service

• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

4. Third-Party Platform: Thinkific

Our Site and courses are hosted on Thinkific Labs Inc. (“Thinkific”), which provides the online course platform we use to deliver content and services.

Your data is stored through Thinkific’s secure servers and databases, protected by firewalls and industry-standard safeguards.

For more information, you may review Thinkific’s policies here:

• Privacy Policy: https://www.thinkific.com/resources/privacy-policy/

• Terms of Service: https://www.thinkific.com/resources/terms-of-service/

5. Payments

If you make a purchase, payments are processed through third-party payment processors such as Stripe or PayPal.

• Payment information is encrypted using PCI-DSS standards

• We do not store your full credit card details

• Transaction data is retained only as long as necessary to complete the purchase

All payment gateways adhere to PCI-DSS standards established by the PCI Security Standards Council.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Third-party service providers used by us collect, use, and disclose your information only as necessary to perform their services.

Some providers may operate in jurisdictions different from yours or ours. By proceeding with a transaction, you acknowledge that your information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.

Once you leave our Site or are redirected to a third-party website, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

7. Security

We take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

When applicable, sensitive information is encrypted using SSL technology and AES-256 encryption. While no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, we comply with PCI-DSS requirements and widely accepted security standards.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Recognize your device

• Personalize your experience

• Analyze site usage and performance

• Attribute traffic from third-party sources

• Serve targeted advertising through platforms such as Google, Facebook, and Instagram

You can modify your browser settings to notify you of cookies or disable them entirely.

Advertising and Analytics

Third-party advertisers may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. To learn more or opt out of targeted advertising, visit:

• https://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising

• https://optout.aboutads.info/

We may also use analytics tools to collect anonymized usage and engagement data.

Please note: We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals due to the lack of an industry standard.

9. Age of Consent

By using this Site, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you have given consent for any minor dependents to use this Site.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting.

If material changes are made, we will note the update on this page. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

If Pause First Academy is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners to continue providing services.

Questions and Contact Information

If you would like to access, correct, amend, or delete personal information we hold about you, or if you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
📧 [email protected]