Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 12, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Rest with Hester (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information when you visit restwithhester.com (the “Site”), use our services, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with us (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
1) Who We Are & Scope
We provide wellness content and services from the United States (Maine). This Policy applies to information we collect online (Site, email newsletters, forms, checkout) and offline (if you contact us by phone or mail).
2) What We Collect
a) Information you provide directly
Contact details (name, email, phone, mailing address)
Scheduling / intake details (if you book or inquire)
Order & payment details (items/services, billing/shipping info, payment confirmation; payment cards are processed by our payment processors and are not stored by us)
Account details (if accounts are enabled: username, password)
Messages (questions, feedback, reviews, testimonials, or other content you submit)
b) Information collected automatically
When you use the Site, we and our service providers may collect usage data such as IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, time on page, referring/exit pages, and general location. We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for functionality and analytics.
c) Information from third parties
We may receive information from vendors that support our Services (e.g., website host, analytics, email marketing, scheduling, payment processing, fulfillment/shipping) and from platforms you use to interact with us (e.g., email service, calendar, social media widgets).
3) How We Use Your Information
Provide Services: operate the Site; process orders, bookings, and payments; deliver products/services; provide support; communicate about your account, purchases, and updates.
Improve & personalize: maintain, analyze, and improve the Site and user experience; debug and prevent errors.
Marketing (opt-out anytime): send newsletters or promotions if you subscribe or otherwise consent; tailor content and measure campaign performance.
Security & fraud prevention: protect our Services, users, and rights.
Legal: comply with law, enforce our Terms, and respond to lawful requests.
If you are in the EEA/UK, our legal bases may include performance of a contract, legitimate interests (e.g., site security, improvement), legal obligations, and consent (for certain marketing/cookies).
4) Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to run the Site, remember preferences, and perform analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies; doing so may affect Site functionality.
5) How We Share Information
We disclose personal information as needed to:
Service providers: website hosting, analytics, email/SMS marketing, scheduling, payment processing, security, fulfillment/shipping, and customer support (bound by contractual confidentiality).
Business operations: professional advisors; in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets.
Compliance & safety: to comply with law, respond to legal requests, or protect rights, safety, and property.
With your direction: for example, when you post a public testimonial/review or connect a third-party widget.
We do not sell your personal information for money. We do not knowingly use or disclose sensitive personal information to infer characteristics.
6) Your Choices
Email marketing: Unsubscribe anytime via the link in our emails or email us at restwithhester@gmail.com
Cookies/analytics: Use your browser settings to manage cookies and tracking.
Do Not Track/GPC: We respond to GPC where required; most browsers’ “Do Not Track” signals are not yet standardized.
7) Your Privacy Rights (U.S. State Laws May Apply)
Depending on your state of residence (e.g., CA, CO, CT, VA and others), you may have rights to access/know, correct, delete, port, and opt-out of certain data uses (like targeted advertising or “sharing”). To exercise rights, contact us at with “Privacy Request,” and include your name, state of residence, and the request type. We will verify and respond as required by law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
California: If you are a California resident, you may also designate an authorized agent and request details about our collection, use, and disclosure practices.
8) Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 where applicable). If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
9) Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including providing Services, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.
10) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
11) International Visitors
If you access the Services from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. and other countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
12) Third-Party Links & Features
The Site may contain links to third-party sites or embedded features (e.g., social widgets). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Review their policies before engaging.
13) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes to our practices or for legal/operational reasons. When we post changes, we will update the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Services signifies acceptance.
14) Contact Us
Rest with Hester
Email: restwithhester@gmail.com]