Effective date: February 6, 2026
Business name: Forest Bathing Michigan – Nature Therapy of Michiana, Karen Joy B LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”)
Location: Benton Harbor, Michigan
We’re here to help you slow down in the woods—not to be weird about your data. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it reasonably safe.
We collect only what we need to run this business (and keep you informed).
We don’t sell your personal info. (Hard pass.)
We use reputable tools (like Podia + Stripe) to run the site, email, and checkout.
Name + email (newsletter, waitlist, purchases)
Purchase info (what you bought, receipts, transaction details)
Messages you send us (emails, inquiries)
Intake details you choose to share (if/when you complete forms—preferences, accessibility needs, or other info that helps us support you)
Device/browser data, IP address, approximate location
Pages you view and actions you take on the site
This helps the site function and helps us understand what’s working.
We use your information to:
deliver what you signed up for (program access, updates, receipts)
communicate session details (locations, what to bring, schedule reminders)
provide support if you reach out
improve the website and offerings over time
If you join our list, we’ll email you about openings, schedule updates, and occasional notes related to forest bathing.
Unsubscribe anytime—no hard feelings. Every email includes a link to opt out.
Purchases are processed through Podia using Stripe. We don’t receive or store your full credit card number—payment processing happens through Stripe’s systems.
We only share information with:
service providers that help run the business (Podia, Stripe, and related tools needed to deliver services)
legal/financial professionals if required (taxes, compliance)
authorities if legally required (rare, but it’s a thing)
We do not sell your personal information.
Yes, the website uses cookies. Not the chocolate-chip kind. Cookies help the site work and help us understand what people are clicking. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may act a little grumpy.
We keep personal information only as long as needed to:
provide services and support
meet legal and accounting requirements
maintain normal business records
If you unsubscribe, we’ll stop emailing you (but may retain basic records of purchases for legal/accounting purposes).
We take reasonable steps to protect your information. That said, no online platform can promise 100% perfect security. (If it could, we’d all be out here drinking tea under a flawless cybersecurity umbrella.)
This site and offerings are intended for adults. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children.
You can:
unsubscribe from emails anytime
request to update or correct your information
ask what information we have about you
request deletion where feasible (some records may need to be retained for legal/accounting)
Email us at hello@karenjoyb.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line.
If we change this policy, we’ll update the date at the top. If changes are significant, we’ll make a reasonable effort to notify subscribers.
Questions? Concerns? Want to talk about trees instead?