Privacy Policy for The Pilates Journal

Effective Date: 12.4.25

This Privacy Policy describes how The Pilates Journal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or make a purchase from our website hosted on Squarespace (the “Site”).

By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our Site, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number, country and role (e.g. when subscribing to our newsletter or registering for an event)

  • Payment and billing information (handled securely through Squarespace’s integrated payment processors like Stripe, PayPal, or Afterpay)

  • Postal address (if physical products or print materials are delivered)

Automatically Collected Information

Squarespace automatically collects certain data using cookies and analytics tools:

  • IP address

  • Device type and browser information

  • Website activity (e.g. pages visited, links clicked)

  • Referring URLs and geographic location (approximate)

This information is used for analytics, performance tracking, and to improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and manage your access to the Site

  • Send you newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (you can unsubscribe at any time)

  • Process event payments

  • Respond to your questions or support inquiries

  • Improve our content, services, and offerings

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third parties only as necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Squarespace (our hosting and content platform)

  • Email marketing tools like Squarespace Email Campaigns

  • Payment processors such as Stripe, PayPal, or Afterpay

  • Event tools (e.g. if used for bookings or sign-ups)

  • Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)

These services help us process transactions, communicate with you, and analyse website performance.

4. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors interact with our Site

  • Remember preferences and improve site functionality

  • Measure performance through Squarespace Analytics and Google Analytics

You can manage cookie settings via your browser. Note that some features of our Site may not work properly without cookies.

5. Email Communication and Subscriptions

If you sign up for our newsletter or event updates, we may send you marketing communications. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

Email addresses collected via the Site are stored securely using Squarespace’s mailing list or a third-party email provider, such as Mailchimp.

6. Data Security

We use Squarespace’s secure infrastructure and follow industry-standard measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., EU or California), you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your data

  • Correct or delete your data

  • Object to processing or request restriction

  • Withdraw consent

To make a request, email us at: hello@pilatesjournal.com

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

9. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
📧 hello@pilatesjournal.com
📍 24 Park Street, Clovelly, Australia.