Ground Work
Effective Date: February 7, 2026

Ground Work ("me," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy, especially given the sensitive and personal nature of embodied practice and somatic work. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you access our website, services, and offerings.

We value transparency and consent—in both our work and our data practices.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily:

• Name, email address, phone number

• Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers)

• Discovery call responses and intake forms

• Health history, trauma history, and current treatment information

• Session notes and progress documentation

• Messages or emails you send us

• Testimonial content, session reports, and video recordings (with explicit consent)

b) Information Collected Automatically:

• IP address, browser type, and device info

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 7)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Deliver embodied practice sessions and services

• Assess appropriateness and safety for somatic work

• Track your progress and session outcomes

• Send appointment reminders, session preparation materials, and follow-up care instructions

• Process transactions and provide client support

• Improve our services and client experience

• Fulfill legal obligations and protect against misuse

We do not sell your personal information. Ever.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share information with:

• Trusted third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, scheduling software)

• Legal authorities, only if required by law or to protect our legal rights

• Marketing partners, only when you have explicitly consented to use of testimonials or case studies

We never share your health information, session content, or personal disclosures without your explicit written permission.

4. Confidentiality and Sensitive Information

We recognize that embodied work addressing loneliness, touch starvation, stress, and nervous system regulation involves deeply personal and vulnerable topics. We treat all communications, session content, and personal data with strict confidentiality.

Health & Session Information:

• Session notes are kept confidential and secure

• Health history and trauma information is protected

• We do not share details of your sessions with anyone without your written consent

• You may request to review or amend your session records at any time

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time (appointment reminders are transactional and exempt)

• Request a copy of the data we hold about you

• Withdraw consent for testimonial or research participation

• Request that session recordings or notes be deleted

Contact me at [email protected] to exercise any of these rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for our services, legal compliance, and business operations.

Session Records: Retained for 7 years per Colorado record-keeping standards
Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe
Payment Information: Retained per IRS requirements (7 years)

You can request deletion of marketing and non-essential data at any time, subject to legal record-keeping obligations.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Understand site usage and improve content

• Remember your preferences

• Customize your experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.

8. Client Privacy

Our services are intended for adults 18 and older. We do not knowly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received information from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. This includes:

• Encrypted data storage

• Secure payment processing

• Password-protected client files

• Limited access to sensitive information

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable laws. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or website notice.

11. Contact Us

For any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 3606 Ponderosa Ct #10, Evans, CO 80620

Thank you for trusting Ground Work with your journey.

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