Privacy Policy

Parallel Effects Equine Armena, Alberta, Canada Last updated: June 2026

Who We Are

Parallel Effects Equine is a sole proprietorship operated by Shari, offering one-on-one somatic sessions and group events involving horses, based near Armena, Alberta, Canada. This policy explains what personal information is collected through our website, why it is collected, and how it is used.

If you have any questions about this policy, contact Shari directly at 780-893-0271 or Shari@paralleleffects.net.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

Contact and booking information. When you reach out, book a session, or register for an event through our website, we collect information such as your name, phone number, and email address.

Payment information. Payments for sessions and events are processed through Wix Payments. We do not collect, see, or store your full payment card details. Wix's own privacy and security practices govern how that information is handled. We encourage you to review Wix's privacy policy for details on their payment processing.

Website usage information. Like most websites, ours uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. This may include Google Analytics and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) pixel tracking, which help us understand how visitors use the site and allow us to run more relevant advertising. These tools may collect information such as your browser type, device, pages visited, and general location.

Email list information. If you choose to sign up for our email list, we collect your email address and any name you provide, in order to send you updates, event announcements, and occasional offers. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.

What We Do Not Collect Through This Website

Our intake process for one-on-one sessions is conducted verbally, in person or by phone. We do not use a written or online health intake form. Any health background, history, or personal information you choose to share verbally as part of your session is held in confidence and is not recorded in any written or digital file unless you are explicitly informed otherwise.

If something you share raises serious concern for your immediate safety or the safety of others, we may need to take appropriate action to address that concern. This work is not a substitute for clinical or emergency care, and we will always tell you that directly if it becomes relevant.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries and schedule sessions or events. Process payments for services booked through our site. Send you confirmations, reminders, or updates related to a session or event you have booked. Send marketing communications if you have opted in to our email list. Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. Run targeted advertising on platforms like Meta (Facebook/Instagram) if you have interacted with our site or ads.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Service Providers

We rely on third-party platforms to operate parts of this website and business, including Wix (website hosting, bookings, and payment processing), Google Analytics (website usage data), and Meta (advertising and pixel tracking). Each of these providers has its own privacy practices governing the data they process on our behalf. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies for more detail.

Data Retention

We retain contact and booking information for as long as necessary to provide our services, maintain accurate business records, and comply with applicable legal or tax obligations. Email list information is retained until you unsubscribe or request removal.

Your Rights

Under Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), you have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, withdraw consent to the collection or use of your information at any time (subject to legal or contractual restrictions), and ask questions about how your information is collected, used, or disclosed.

To exercise any of these rights, contact Shari directly at 780-893-0271 or Shari@paralleleffects.net.

Children's Privacy

This website and our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or operational reasons. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the date of the last update.

Governing Law

This policy is governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, including Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information, contact:
Shari, Parallel Effects Equine Armena, Alberta, Canada Phone: 780-893-0271 Email: Shari@paralleleffects.net