Effective Date: July 15, 2026
Mindful Tanning ("Mindful Tanning," "we," "us," or "our") operates a spray tanning studio in Torrance, California, and provides mobile spray tanning services throughout the South Bay area. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website at mindfultanning.com (the "Site") or book services with us.
By using our Site or booking an appointment, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
- Booking and appointment information: name, email address, phone number, home address (for mobile appointments), preferred appointment times, and any notes or preferences you provide when scheduling a service.
- Newsletter sign-up information: name and email address when you subscribe to our email list.
- Contact and communication information: anything you send us through contact forms, email, text, or social media messages.
- Payment information: if you pay online, payment is processed by our third-party payment processor. We do not store your full credit card number on our servers.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we and our service providers automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, including:
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and referring/exit pages
- General location information (such as city or region)
We use the following tools to collect this information:
- Google Analytics — to understand how visitors use our Site and improve our content and services.
- Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) — to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and show you relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram based on your activity on our Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Schedule, confirm, and manage your appointments (studio or mobile)
- Send appointment reminders and service-related communications
- Send marketing emails and promotions, if you've subscribed to our newsletter
- Understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it
- Show you relevant ads on Facebook/Instagram and measure ad performance
- Respond to your questions and provide customer service
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our business
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar tracking technologies from Google Analytics and Meta Pixel. These help us analyze traffic and deliver targeted advertising.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you can opt out of interest-based advertising through:
- Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
- Meta Ad Preferences: facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
- Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out: optout.aboutads.info
Please note that blocking cookies may affect how the Site functions.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information for money. We share information only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers who help us operate our business, such as our online booking/scheduling platform (GlossGenius), payment processor, and email marketing platform (GlossGenius).
- Analytics and advertising partners, such as Google (Google Analytics) and Meta (Meta Pixel), who receive information about your activity on our Site as described above.
- Legal and safety reasons, if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Mindful Tanning, our clients, or others.
- Business transfers, if Mindful Tanning is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
5. Your Privacy Choices
- Marketing emails: You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email, or by contacting us directly.
- Text/appointment reminders: You can opt out by replying STOP or contacting us directly.
- Cookies and advertising: See Section 3 above for opt-out options.
6. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
Because Mindful Tanning is based in California, California residents may 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 share
- Delete personal information we've collected, subject to certain exceptions
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information — our use of tools like Meta Pixel for interest-based advertising may be considered "sharing" under the CPRA, even though no money changes hands
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To submit a request, contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as our booking platform or social media pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us:
Mindful Tanning
21250 Hawthorne Blvd, Studio 306
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: (310) 977-7017
Email: [email protected]