Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 23, 2026
Shyla Hacala Yoga Therapy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in compliance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit the contact form (name, email, phone number, subject, message)
- Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
- Sign up for the Grounding Resonance practice guide (email address)
We also automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site. This data is collected through Google Analytics and is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use our website.
How We Use Your Information
Your personal information is used to:
- Respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Send you newsletters and updates you have opted into
- Improve our website and services based on aggregate analytics data
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate our website. Each processes your data according to their own privacy policies:
- Formspark — processes contact form submissions
- Mailchimp — manages newsletter subscriptions and email communications
- Google Analytics — collects anonymized website usage data
- Google reCAPTCHA — protects our contact form from spam
- Supabase — hosts our website database and content management system
Cookies
Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) — help us understand how visitors interact with our site
- Security cookies (Google reCAPTCHA) — protect our contact form from automated spam
- Preference cookies — remember whether you have dismissed the cookie notice
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Consent and CASL Compliance
In accordance with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), we only send commercial electronic messages to individuals who have provided express consent. All email subscriptions use a double opt-in process — you will receive a confirmation email before being added to our mailing list. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on secure servers in Canada (ca-central-1 region). We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (SSL/TLS), access controls, and regular security audits to protect your information.
Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for future communications
- Request deletion of your personal information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at shyla@shylahacala.com.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Shyla Hacala
Halifax / Fall River, Nova Scotia, Canada
shyla@shylahacala.com