Privacy Policy for The Well-Planned Plate
Effective Date: July 29, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how The Well-Planned Plate (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information. It also outlines your rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we use your data, especially in connection with the services we offer through our Podia-based website.
1. Who We Are
The Well-Planned Plate is a wellness coaching brand led by Coach Heather, offering midlife faith-based coaching services, digital content, and health-supportive resources.
We are the data controller for any information collected through our site.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our site, we may collect the following information:
Contact Information: name, email address
Billing Details: address, payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
Account Details: login info, course access, purchase history
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, referring site, device info
Voluntarily Provided Info: health goals, personal preferences, or questionnaire responses (if you choose to share them)
We do not knowingly collect or store sensitive personal data unless you explicitly and knowingly provide it for personalized coaching.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your data to:
Deliver and manage your purchases, subscriptions, and course access
Send email updates, newsletters, or important account notifications
Respond to customer service inquiries
Personalize your experience
Improve our content, offerings, and website usability
We only process data that is relevant and necessary to serve you well.
4. Who We Share Your Information With
We may share your personal data with:
Service providers that help us operate (e.g., Podia, Stripe for payments, Outlook for emails)
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
No one else. We do not sell your data. We do not engage in targeted advertising or profiling without your explicit permission.
5. Your Rights Under Virginia Law
If you are a Virginia resident, you have these rights:
Access: Know whether we process your data and request a copy
Correction: Request changes to inaccurate personal data
Deletion: Request deletion of your data (unless we must keep it for legal or service-related reasons)
Portability: Ask for a copy of your data in portable format
Opt Out: Object to processing for marketing, profiling, or sale of data (we don’t do this without consent)
6. Data Security
We take data security seriously. Our site uses SSL encryption, and our service providers (like Podia and Stripe) implement strong safeguards to protect your data. While no method is 100% secure, we are committed to industry-standard protection practices.
7. Children’s Privacy
My services are not directed for those under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have mistakenly collected such data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify you via email or update the policy date. Your continued use of our site means you accept the new terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact:
Coach Heather Sauret
Email: [email protected]
Business Name: The Well-Planned Plate
This policy complies with the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), effective January 1, 2023.
Information is subject to change at any time