Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 29, 2026 · mindbodybycristiano.com
1. Who We Are
Mind+Body by Cristiano is a licensed massage therapy and wellness practice based in Los Angeles, California, operated by Cristiano Tejeda. Our website is mindbodybycristiano.com. You can contact us at mindbodybycristiano@gmail.com or (213) 636-1398.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information — name, email address, phone number, when you submit a contact or booking form
- Booking information — session type, preferred date/time, location preference
- Payment information — processed exclusively through Stripe and Zelle. We do not store credit card numbers or financial data on our servers.
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on site, referring URL, browser type (via Google Analytics)
- AI chat interactions — conversations with our AI assistant ("The Algorithm") powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT. These conversations may be stored by OpenAI per their privacy policy at openai.com/privacy.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to booking requests and inquiries
- To process session deposits via Stripe
- To send booking confirmations and session reminders
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
- We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes
4. AI Assistant ("The Algorithm")
Our website features an AI-powered chat assistant built on OpenAI's ChatGPT platform. Please be aware:
- The AI assistant provides general wellness information only and does not constitute medical advice
- Conversations may be processed and stored by OpenAI per their privacy policy
- Do not share sensitive personal, medical, or financial information in the chat
- The AI assistant cannot book sessions, process payments, or access your personal data
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This may involve placing cookies on your device. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. We also use Google Search Console to monitor search performance. No personally identifiable information is collected through these tools.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
- Stripe — payment processing (stripe.com/privacy)
- OpenAI / ChatGPT — AI assistant (openai.com/privacy)
- Google Analytics — website analytics (policies.google.com/privacy)
- Netlify — website hosting (netlify.com/privacy)
- SweatPals — booking and community platform (sweatpals.com/privacy)
- Amazon Associates — affiliate product links (amazon.com/privacy)
7. Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
Mind+Body by Cristiano is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate links are marked with #ad.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We recommend not sharing sensitive personal or medical information through our website chat or contact forms.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Request that we stop processing your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at mindbodybycristiano@gmail.com.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for adults 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at mindbodybycristiano@gmail.com.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: