Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 2026
Your privacy matters here. This policy explains what information kinder co. PNW collects, why we collect it, and how we protect it-in plain language, no legal maze required.
WHO WE ARE
Kinder Co. PNW is a child development consulting business owned and operated by Kristen Martin, based in Tacoma, WA. We serve families across the greater Pacific Northwest corridor.
Website: kindercopnw.com
Instagram: @kindercopnw
Service Area: Olympia to Seattle, WA and surrounding communities
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We only collect what we actually need to serve you well. Depending on how you interact with our site, that may include:
Contact information: name, email address, phone number
Booking details: scheduling preferences, workshop registrations, consultation requests
Purchase information: billing address, payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors - we do not store your full card number)
Account information: username and password if you create a member account
Communications: messages you send through contact forms or email
Usage data: pages visited, time on site, browser type, and general location (collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools)
We do not collect sensitive personal or medical information about you or your children. Any child-related details you voluntarily share during a consultation are held in strict confidence and used only to provide services.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information to:
Confirm and manage workshop registrations and consultation bookings
Process purchases of digital resources, guides, or books
Respond to your questions and support requests
Send confirmations, reminders, and follow-up resources related to services you've purchased
Share occasional updates about new workshops, resources, or offerings (you can opt out any time)
Manage your member account if you create one
Improve our website and services based on how people use them
We will never sell your information to third parties. Ever.
SCHEDULING & BOOKINGS
When you register for a Kinder Workshop or book a Kinder At Home consultation, we collect your name, contact information, and any scheduling preferences you provide. This information is used solely to confirm your appointment, send reminders, and follow up with relevant resources.
We may use a third-party scheduling platform (such as Acuity, Calendly, or similar) to manage bookings. These platforms have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
PURCHASES & PAYMENTS
When you purchase a workshop ticket, digital product, resource guide, or book through our website, payment is processed by a secure third-party processor (such as Stripe or Square). Kinder Co. PNW does not store your full payment card details on our servers.
We retain purchase records (items bought, date, amount) for our business records and to fulfill your order, including delivering digital products to you.
MEMBER ACCOUNTS
If you create a member account on our site, we collect your name, email address, and a password (stored in encrypted form). Your account may give you access to exclusive content, resources, or community features.
You can update or delete your account information at any time by contacting us directly at the email below.
COOKIES & ANALYTICS
Our website uses cookies - small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our site. We may use tools like Google Analytics to gather anonymized usage data.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICE
We work with a small number of trusted third-party tools to run our business. These may include:
Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Flodesk) for newsletters and updates
Scheduling software for workshop and consultation bookings
Payment processors for secure transactions
Website hosting and analytics providers
These providers are only given the information they need to perform their specific function. We vet them for reasonable privacy and security practices.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our website is intended for adults - primarily parents and caregivers. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Any information about your children that you share with us during consultations or workshops is used only to provide services to your family and is kept confidential.
YOUR RIGHTS & CHOICES
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (subject to any legal obligations we have to retain certain records)
Opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send
Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, just reach out to us directly. We'll respond within 30 days.
DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse - including secure hosting, encrypted payment processing, and limited access to personal data on our end.
No method of online transmission is 100% secure, but we take this seriously and do our best to protect your information.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
As kinder co. PNW grows and our services evolve, this privacy policy may be updated. When we make meaningful changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top and, if the changes are significant, let you know via email or a site notice.
Continuing to use our site after changes go into effect means you accept the updated policy.
Questions? We’re easy to reach.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, don't hesitate to get in touch:
Kinder Co. PNW
Kristen Martin
Tacoma, WA
hello@kindercopnw.com
kindercopnw.com