Honesté Lux LLC ("we," "our," or "us"), an Illinois limited liability company, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your information when you visit honestelux.com (the "Website") or use our Services.
By using our Website or Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
Information You Provide Directly ("Order Information"):
- Name, email address, and phone number (when you book a session, submit an inquiry, or sign up for our email list)
- Billing address and payment information (processed securely through Stripe — we do not store full payment card details)
- Booking details and session preferences (collected through Calendly)
- Information shared during sessions, including questions, concerns, and personal context
- Testimonials or reviews you submit
- Communications you send us via email, contact form, or social media
Information Collected Automatically ("Device Information"):
- Web browser type, IP address, time zone, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on the Website, and how you interact with our content
- Referring websites or search terms that brought you to our site
- Device identifiers and analytics data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8 below)
Session Recordings:
We record sessions for quality, accuracy, and Client reference. Recordings are shared with the Client and stored securely. Clients may also record sessions with prior consent from Practitioner. See Section 10 for retention details.
Session Notes:
We may take notes during or after sessions, stored securely in Google Drive or in written form, to share with the Client following the session.
When we refer to "Personal Information" in this Privacy Policy, we mean both Order Information and Device Information.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide and deliver the Services you book
- Schedule, confirm, and manage appointments
- Process payments and provide receipts or invoices
- Communicate with you about your sessions, inquiries, and account
- Send you marketing emails or newsletters (only if you have opted in)
- Improve and optimize our Website, Services, and Client experience (for example, by generating analytics about how visitors browse and interact with the site)
- Screen for potential risk or fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights and prevent misuse of our Services
Third-Party Services We Use
We use trusted third-party platforms to operate our business. These services may collect and process information on our behalf, subject to their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Calendly | Appointment booking |
| Stripe | Payment processing |
| Zoom | Video sessions and recording |
| Google (Gmail, Google Drive) | Communication and secure document storage |
| WordPress | Website hosting and platform |
| Instagram / Facebook (Meta) | Social media presence and communication |
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers listed above, strictly for the purposes of operating our business
- When legally required, such as in response to a subpoena, search warrant, court order, or other lawful request for information
- To protect rights and safety, including to prevent fraud, enforce our agreements, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Honesté Lux LLC, our Clients, or others
- With your explicit consent, such as when you authorize us to share a testimonial publicly
Confidentiality of Sessions
Information shared during your session is treated as strictly confidential. We will not disclose, publish, or share session content without your express written consent, except as required by law.
Testimonials
If you submit a testimonial, we will not publish it without your express consent.
We will confirm with you in advance whether you would like it shared:
- With your initials
- With your full name
- With your first name only
- Anonymously
- Not at all
You may withdraw consent for testimonial use at any time by emailing us, and we will remove the testimonial from public display within a reasonable time.
Email Marketing
If you opt in to receive emails from us, you may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email or by emailing us directly. We do not send marketing emails to individuals who have not provided consent.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use the following technologies to collect Device Information:
- Cookies — data files placed on your device that often include an anonymous unique identifier
- Log files — files that track actions on our Website and collect data including IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps
- Web beacons, tags, and pixels — electronic files used to record information about how you browse our Website
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality. We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Specifically:
- Session recordings: Retained securely for as long as reasonably necessary to support the client relationship and address potential disputes. Clients may request deletion of their recordings at any time by emailing isabelatanase.h@gmail.com.
- Booking and payment records: Retained as required by law (typically 7 years for tax/financial records)
- Email communications: Retained as long as reasonably necessary for business and legal purposes
- Email marketing list: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access — Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right to Correction — Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Deletion — Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
- Right to Opt-Out — Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Right to Data Portability — Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, email us at isabelatanase.h@gmail.com.
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- The right to request deletion of personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate personal information
- The right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
To exercise your California privacy rights, email us at isabelatanase.h@gmail.com.
International Clients (GDPR/UK GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with data protection laws, you may have additional rights, including:
- Legal basis for processing (we rely on consent and contractual necessity)
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- Right to restrict or object to processing
When we transfer your information internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure it receives an adequate level of protection.
To exercise your rights, email us at isabelatanase.h@gmail.com.
Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a minor without proper consent, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Although most changes are likely to be minor, we may update this Privacy Policy from time to time at our sole discretion. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy reflects the most recent revision. We encourage visitors to frequently check this page for any changes. Material changes will be communicated through our Website or via email to active Clients.
Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: isabelatanase.h@gmail.com
Business: Honesté Lux LLC
Website: honestelux.com