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Privacy Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or participate in our retreats.

 

By using our website or submitting personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in the following ways:

 

A. Information You Provide Directly

This includes:

  • Name

  • Email

  • Phone number

  • Application answers

  • Health and safety information

  • Messages sent through our contact form

  • Donation information

  • Retreat preferences

  • Travel details (optional)

 

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, Wix automatically collects:

 

  • IP address

  • Device type

  • Browser type

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on site

  • Basic analytics data

 

This information is used to improve website performance and user experience.

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C. Payment Information

Payments and donations made on our site may be processed by:​

  • Stripe

  • PayPal

  • DonorBox

  • Other secure gateways

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We do not store full credit card numbers.

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3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

  • Review retreat applications

  • Determine safety and suitability for participation

  • Communicate with you about retreat details

  • Provide customer support

  • Send confirmations, updates, and receipts

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal and nonprofit requirements

  • Process donations

  • Ensure a safe, aligned retreat environment

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We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.

 

4. HEALTH & SENSITIVE INFORMATION

Retreat applications may include personal health information.

 

We use this information only to:

  • Ensure safety

  • Assess eligibility

  • Provide appropriate guidance

  • Prevent medical conflicts or contraindications

 

Your health information is kept confidential and is only reviewed by qualified facilitators.

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5. COMMUNICATIONS

By submitting your information, you may receive:

  • Retreat updates

  • Application follow-ups

  • Confirmation messages

  • Safety guidance

  • Optional spiritual encouragement if requested

  • Donation receipts

  • Administrative communication

 

You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

 

6. COOKIES & ANALYTICS

Our site uses cookies through Wix for:

  • Basic website functionality

  • Visitor analytics

  • Page performance

  • Device compatibility

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You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly.

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7. INFORMATION SHARING

We may share information only in the following situations:

  • With trusted service providers (such as payment processors, email services, analytics tools)

  • When required by law

  • To protect the safety and integrity of guests and our staff

  • With your explicit consent

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We do not share or sell personal data for advertising.

 

8. DATA STORAGE & SECURITY

Your information is stored securely through:

  • Wix secure servers

  • Encrypted payment processors

  • Password-protected systems

  • Restricted access to sensitive information

 

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% immune to breaches.

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9. RETREAT APPLICATION CONFIDENTIALITY

All application responses, health information, and personal disclosures are:

 

  • Kept private

  • Only used to determine suitability

  • Not shared with other participants

  • Not used for marketing purposes

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You may request correction or deletion of your application at any time.

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10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our retreats and website are intended for adults 21 and older.

We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

 

11. INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States:

 

  • Your data may be processed on servers located in the U.S.

  • By using our site, you consent to this data transfer.

 

12. DATA RETENTION

We retain information only as long as necessary for:

  • Legal compliance

  • Safety requirements

  • Retreat records

  • Donation documentation

  • Administrative communication

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You may request deletion of your information at any time unless we are required to retain it by law.

 

13. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the information we hold

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion

  • Opt out of non-essential communications
     

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