Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1st, 2019
Welcome to The Higher Self Academy,
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.thehigherselfacademy.com, engage with our services, or communicate with us in any way.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using this website or our services, you consent to the practices described below.
This Policy is a legally binding agreement between you (“User”, “you” or “your”) and THE HIGHER SELF ACADEMY (”, “we”, “us” or “our”).
By accessing and using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Policy. This Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or to individuals that we do not employ or manage.
1.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
A. Information You Provide to Us
Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Register for events, programs, or retreats
Purchase offerings (courses, coaching, retreats, digital products)
Contact us via form or email
Fill out an intake form or application
B. Payment Information
If you make a purchase, your credit card and billing information is processed securely by our third-party payment processor (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, etc.). We do not store payment details on our servers.
C. Automatically Collected Information
Through cookies and similar technologies, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type
- Personal details such as first/ last name
- Contact information such as email address, address, etc.
- Account details such as user name, unique user ID, password, etc.
- Payment information such as credit card details, etc.
- Any other materials you willingly submit to us such as articles, images, feedback, etc.THE HIGHER SELF ACADEMY website pages visited and time spent on site
2.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide and personalize our services
Process payments and manage bookings
Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
Respond to your inquiries or support requests
Improve our website, offerings, and customer experience
Maintain the safety and security of our website
3.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your information only with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or serving our clients, such as:
Payment processors
Email marketing platforms
Web hosting providers
All third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your data for the purpose of providing services to us.
We may also disclose your information if required to comply with legal obligations or protect the safety and rights of others.
4.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
Improve website functionality
Analyze user behavior and traffic
Remember user preferences
Deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if you disable them.
5.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), such as:
The right to access, update, or delete your personal data
The right to withdraw consent at any time
The right to data portability
The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
📧 thehigherselfacademy@gmail.com
6.
Email Marketing and Communication
By subscribing to our newsletter or signing up for services, you consent to receive occasional updates, promotional content, and event invitations. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.
7.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8.
Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. Use of the website is at your own risk.
9.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or privacy policies of those websites.
10.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware of such data being collected, we delete it immediately.
11.
Acceptance of this policy
You acknowledge that you have read this Policy and agree to all its terms and conditions. By accessing and using the Website and Services you agree to be bound by this Policy. If you do not agree to abide by the terms of this Policy, you are not authorized to access or use the Website and Services.
12.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at: thehigherselfacademy@gmail.com