1. Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by [Hilton’s Heartland Wellness Center / i3+], located in [City, State]. Our website address is: https://www.melisakuehn.com.

We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that data.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

a. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string (also called a hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

b. Media

If you upload images to the website (e.g., in a comment or form), please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images.

c. Contact Forms / Newsletter Sign-Ups

If you submit a form or sign up for our newsletter, we collect your name, email address, and any additional information you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry or deliver requested content and is never sold.

d. Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you do not have to fill in your details again. These cookies last for one year.

We also use cookies for analytics and functionality, including:

  • Tracking website usage (via Google Analytics or similar)

  • Retaining cart/session info (if WooCommerce is used)

  • Enhancing user experience

You can disable cookies via your browser settings at any time.

3. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if the visitor had visited the other website.

These websites may collect data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction. Please refer to their privacy policies for details.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Trusted service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., web hosting, email delivery, payment processors)

  • Legal authorities if required to comply with applicable laws or enforce our terms and policies

  • Analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to evaluate usage trends and improve the website

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and metadata: Retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.

  • Form submissions and emails: Retained for up to 12 months unless needed for ongoing communication or legal reasons.

  • Newsletter or client list data: Retained until the user unsubscribes or requests deletion.

6. What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account on this site, left comments, or submitted a form, you can request:

  • An exported file of the personal data we hold about you

  • That we erase any personal data we hold about you (excluding data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes)

To make a request, email: [Insert your contact email, e.g., info@melisakuehn.com]

7. Where Your Data is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Other data may be processed via secure U.S.-based or GDPR-compliant providers (e.g., Google, Mailchimp).

8. Contact Information

For questions or data requests related to this policy, please contact:
[Melisa Kuehn / Hilton’s Heartland Wellness Center]
Email: [Insert contact email]
Phone: [Optional]
Address: [Insert mailing address]

9. How We Protect Your Data

We implement standard technical and organizational safeguards including:

  • Secure website encryption (SSL)

  • Controlled access to data

  • Regular updates and backups

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy as needed to reflect changes in practices or regulations. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Effective Date: [11 June 2025] | Last Updated: [11 June 2025]