Privacy Policy
Your trust matters to us. Here is exactly how we handle your information.
Effective date: March 3, 2026
Skinny Mamas ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website skinnymamas.org and provides plant-based nutrition coaching, fitness guidance, and community resources for moms.
We understand that when you share personal information with us, especially anything related to your health, fitness, or wellness journey, you are placing real trust in us. We take that seriously.
This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, how we protect it, and what rights you have. We have written it in plain language because you deserve to actually understand it.
What We Collect
Information you give us directly
- Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Name if you provide it through forms or coaching
- Health and fitness information you share through coaching conversations, community posts, or our calorie calculator (body weight, goals, activity level)
- Messages and correspondence when you email us or reply to our emails
Information collected automatically
- Usage data through Google Analytics (pages visited, time on site, general location by country/region)
- Device information such as browser type and screen size, used to improve the website experience
A note about your calorie calculator results
When you use our free calorie calculator, your inputs (weight, height, activity level) are processed in your browser. We do not store these calculations on our servers or associate them with your identity.
Your Health Information
As a health and fitness coaching business, we recognize that some of the information you share with us is personal and sensitive. This includes your weight, body measurements, health goals, dietary preferences, medical conditions you mention, and your emotional relationship with food and fitness.
Our commitments regarding your health information:
- 1.We will never sell your health information. Period.
- 2.We will never share your personal health details publicly or with third parties for marketing purposes.
- 3.Health information you share through coaching is kept strictly confidential between you and Rachel.
- 4.We only use your health information to provide you with better, personalized guidance.
- 5.You can request deletion of all your health information at any time.
How We Use Your Information
We do not use your information for targeted advertising. We do not build advertising profiles. We do not sell or rent your information to anyone, for any reason, ever.
Newsletter
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address so we can send you helpful content. That is it.
- We send you weight loss tips, recipes, and motivation from Rachel
- We will never spam you or share your email with other companies
- Every email includes an unsubscribe link. One click and you are off the list immediately.
- You can also email us directly at rachel@skinnymamas.org to unsubscribe
Third-Party Services
We use a small number of trusted services to run Skinny Mamas. Each has its own privacy practices, and we only share the minimum information necessary.
Vercel
Website hosting. Processes standard web request data (IP address, browser info) to serve the site. Privacy policy
Supabase
Database. Stores newsletter subscriber emails and correspondence securely. Privacy policy
Resend
Email delivery. Sends our newsletter and transactional emails from rachel@skinnymamas.org. Privacy policy
Google Analytics
Website analytics. Collects anonymized usage data to help us understand how visitors use the site. We do not enable advertising features or user-level tracking. Privacy policy
Skool (Community Platform)
Our Skinny Mamas community runs on Skool, which is a separate platform with its own account, data, and privacy practices. When you join the community, you create an account with Skool directly. We encourage you to review their privacy policy. Privacy policy
Cookies
Our website uses a small number of cookies:
- Google Analytics cookies to understand site usage in aggregate
- Essential cookies that keep the website functioning properly
We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some website features may not work as expected.
Data Security
We protect your information using industry-standard security measures:
- All data transmitted to and from our website is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
- Our database is hosted on Supabase with row-level security and encrypted storage
- Access to personal data is limited to Rachel and essential team members
- We regularly review our security practices
No system is 100% secure. If we ever become aware of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you promptly.
Data Retention
Newsletter subscribers: We keep your email address for as long as you remain subscribed. When you unsubscribe, we remove your email from our active mailing list. We may retain a record of the unsubscribe request to ensure we do not accidentally re-subscribe you.
Coaching correspondence: We retain messages and health information shared through coaching for as long as needed to provide you with continuity of care. You can request deletion at any time.
Analytics data: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's standard retention settings (14 months) and is not linked to your identity.
Your Rights
Regardless of where you live, we believe you should have control over your personal information. You have the right to:
For European residents (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and request data portability. Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent (for newsletter subscriptions) and legitimate interest (for providing coaching services you have requested). You may withdraw consent at any time. To exercise your rights, contact us at rachel@skinnymamas.org.
For California residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your data for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise your rights, contact us at rachel@skinnymamas.org.
Children's Privacy
Skinny Mamas is designed for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
If we make significant changes to this privacy policy, we will notify our newsletter subscribers by email and update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, want to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about how your information is being handled, please reach out. We are real people and we will respond personally.
Email: rachel@skinnymamas.org
Website: skinnymamas.org