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Privacy Policy
At Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage in our services. By using our website, taking classes or booking a session, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other details you provide when registering for a class, booking a session, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us.
Payment Information: When making payments for services or products, we may collect credit card or payment details, processed through secure third-party payment processors.
Usage Data: This includes information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This helps us improve your experience and ensure our website functions properly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide and manage our services, including registering for classes, booking sessions and processing payments.
To communicate with you regarding your classes, sessions, events, or any inquiries you may have.
To send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (you can opt out of these communications at any time).
To improve our website, services, and overall user experience.
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
3. Data Protection
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. All payment transactions are processed securely by trusted third-party services, and we store your data only as long as necessary to provide our services.
4. Sharing Your Information
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers and partners who assist in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, email marketing services), but only to the extent necessary to fulfill our obligations to you.
We may also share your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Update: Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
Delete: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails or newsletters at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@shamanicstudies.org.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze usage patterns, and deliver targeted content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but please note that some features of the website may not function properly without cookies.
7. International Data Transfers
As a global practice, we may store and process your data in countries outside of your own. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to these countries where data protection laws may differ.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies
info@shamanicstudies.org
720-943-0992
3830 Soap Weed Road
Calhan, Colorado 80808