Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy: 

Gail S. Climer Certified Master Herbalist is committed to protecting the privacy of all clients and website visitors. As an Expert in herbal care and a professional Herbalist, Gail S. Climer maintains strict practices to ensure personal information is handled responsibly and in full compliance with California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act and related rights. 

No Sharing or Sale of Personal Information:

We do not sell or share personal information.. Personal information collected for the purpose of providing herbal consultations, products, or services will not be sold or shared with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising or other sales purposes. Any sharing with service providers is limited to contractors who process data on our behalf and under our instruction, only to the extent necessary to deliver the service you requested.

Information We Collect and Why:

We may collect contact information, appointment and billing details, purchase history, and health or wellness information you provide during consultations to offer safe and expert herbal recommendations. We also collect technical information through website tools to improve site performance. Sensitive health information receives heightened protections and is processed only with your explicit consent when required. 

Your California Privacy Rights*:

California residents have the right to request access to the personal information we hold, request deletion where applicable, and opt out of any future sale of personal information. Because we do not sell or share personal information, the right to opt out of sale does not change your experience with us, but you may still request details about disclosures and categories of data collected. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy right. 

How to Exercise Your Rights:

To submit a request to know, request deletion, or ask questions about this policy, please contact us at privacy@gscherbalist.com. We will verify requests to protect your privacy and respond within forty-five days, or sooner when required by law. 

Security and Retention:

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information to protect against unauthorized access and disclosure. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. 

Third Parties and Links:

We may work with trusted service providers for hosting, payment processing, and communication. Those providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and must follow our privacy standards. Our website may contain links to other sites; we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. 

Updates to This Policy:

We may update this privacy statement to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Any material changes that affect California residents will be posted on our site with the effective date. 

Contact and Effective Date:

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle personal information, please reach out to privacy@gscherbalist.com. This policy is effective September seventeenth, two thousand twenty-six. 

*Notice language as required by California law.