Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Bettina Rothe (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit bettinarothe.com, register for classes or workshops, engage in coaching services, or otherwise interact with us. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and applicable international privacy regulations.

1. Who We Are

Bettina Rothe is a movement and somatic practitioner based in British Columbia, Canada, offering online and in-person classes, workshops, and individual coaching services to clients in Canada and internationally. We are committed to handling your personal information with care, transparency, and respect.
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Bettina Rothe — Privacy Inquiries British Columbia, Canada Email: bettina@bettinarothe.com Website: bettinarothe.com

2. Applicable Laws

We comply with the following privacy legislation, as applicable to our operations and the locations of individuals we serve:

• British Columbia: The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), which governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by private-sector organizations in BC.
• Canada (Federal): The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), applicable to personal information involved in cross-provincial or international activities.
• European Union / EEA: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where our services are accessed by individuals located in the EU or EEA.
• United States: Applicable U.S. state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), where applicable to California residents.
• Other Jurisdictions: We make reasonable efforts to respect the privacy laws of other countries where our clients are located.

3. Information We Collect

We collect only the personal information necessary to provide our services and communicate with you effectively. We collect information by lawful and fair means, with your knowledge and consent where required.

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register for a class, workshop, or coaching session, or when you contact us, we may collect the following:

• Name — your first and last name, as provided at registration, used to identify you and personalize communications
• Email address — used to confirm bookings, deliver session details, send class materials, and communicate with you
• Phone number — used for scheduling coordination, direct communication, and urgent notifications where necessary
• City and country — used to determine your time zone for scheduling online sessions and to deliver regionally relevant service information
• Communications — any messages, questions, intake responses, or feedback you send us directly

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit bettinarothe.com, our website may automatically collect limited technical information necessary for the site to function, including your IP address, browser type, and general session data. We do not use analytics tools or behavioural tracking technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Settings page for further detail.

3.3 Information from Third Parties

We do not purchase or acquire personal information from data brokers or third-party marketing lists. Where you access our services through a third-party booking or payment platform, that platform may share limited registration information with us as needed to fulfill your booking.

4. Purposes of Collection and Use

We collect and use your personal information solely for the following purposes:

We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those described above without first obtaining your consent, unless otherwise required by law.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it with advertisers or data brokers. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party platforms that help us deliver our services — such as video conferencing tools, scheduling software, email service providers, and payment processors. These parties are permitted to use your information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf and are required to maintain appropriate safeguards.
• Legal Requirements: Where required by law, a court order, or a lawful request from a regulatory authority, or where necessary to protect our legal rights or the safety of others.
• Business Transitions: In the unlikely event of a business reorganization or transfer, your personal information may be included as part of that transition, subject to equivalent privacy protections and advance notice to you where required.

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing or commercial purposes.

6. International Transfers of Personal Information

Because we serve clients around the world and use cloud-based scheduling, communication, and videoconferencing tools, your personal information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in countries outside of Canada — including countries whose data protection standards may differ from those in Canada or your home country.
Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information remains protected, including:

• Selecting third-party service providers that maintain recognized privacy and security standards
• Reviewing the data processing terms of the platforms we use
• Relying on standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or equivalent safeguards where applicable (particularly for clients in the EU/EEA)

By using our services, you acknowledge that your personal information may be processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including Canada and the United States.

7. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. In general terms:

• Client registration and booking records are retained for a reasonable period following your last interaction with us, to support any follow-up, legal, or administrative requirements.
• Email communication records are retained while our relationship is active or until you request deletion or unsubscribe.
• Website session data collected through strictly necessary cookies is retained only for the duration of your visit or login session.

When personal information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.