Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 10, 2025

At The Sacred Village, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website at https://thesacredvillage.com.

By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide to Us

  • Contact Form: Name, email address, and any message you submit.

  • Newsletter Subscription: Email address.

  • Donations or Purchases (if applicable): Name, billing address, payment information (processed securely via third-party services like Stripe or PayPal).

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the Site

  • Referring website

This information helps us improve the Site and understand visitor behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you (such as replying to messages or sending newsletters)

  • Improve and personalize the Site

  • Monitor and analyze website usage

  • Process transactions (if applicable)

  • Comply with legal obligations

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

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use the Site.

You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of the Site may not function properly as a result.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and services, such as:

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Substack)

  • Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Podcast hosting platforms

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Opt-out of email communications at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To make any requests related to your personal data, please contact us at the email below.

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using industry-standard security measures. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

The Sacred Village does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

The Sacred Village
Email: [Insert email address]
Website: https://thesacredvillage.com