Privacy Policy

**Spiritual Method**

> **Legal Disclaimer:** This privacy policy is provided as general-purpose boilerplate for informational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. You should have a qualified attorney review this document before publishing it to ensure it meets all applicable laws for your specific business circumstances.

## 1. Introduction

Spiritual Method (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at https://spiritualmethod.com (the “Site”) and provides the Spiritual Awakening Guide and related digital products and resources (collectively, the “Services”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits or makes a purchase from our Site.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and what rights you have regarding your information. By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site or Services.

## 2. Information We Collect

### 2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:

– **Place an order or make a purchase**, we collect your name, email address, billing address, and payment information (processed securely through our payment processor; see Section 5).
– **Contact us**, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message or inquiry.
– **Subscribe to our email list**, we collect your email address and, where provided, your name.
– **Leave a comment on our Site**, we collect your name, email address, and website URL (if provided), along with the content of your comment.

### 2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain technical information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

– **IP address and approximate geographic location**
– **Browser type and version**
– **Operating system and device type**
– **Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs**
– **Date and time of your visit**

This information is collected through tools such as Google Analytics or similar analytics services. See Section 6 (Cookies and Analytics) for more detail.

### 2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information about you from third-party payment processors or other service providers in connection with fulfilling your order or delivering our Services.

## 3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

| Purpose | Legal Basis (where applicable) |
|—|—|
| Process and fulfill your order; deliver purchased digital products | Contractual necessity |
| Send order confirmations, receipts, and customer support communications | Contractual necessity |
| Send marketing emails and promotional communications (with your consent or opt-in) | Consent / Legitimate interest |
| Improve, maintain, and secure our Site and Services | Legitimate interest |
| Analyze how visitors use our Site to optimize content and user experience | Legitimate interest |
| Comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
| Prevent fraud and protect against abuse | Legitimate interest / Legal obligation |
| Respond to inquiries, complaints, and support requests | Legitimate interest / Contractual necessity |

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

## 4. Marketing Communications

If you purchase from us or opt in to our email list, we may send you emails related to:

– Order and delivery confirmations
– New products, guides, and digital resources
– Tips, content, and updates from Spiritual Method
– Promotions, offers, and announcements

**You can opt out at any time** by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing email, or by contacting us at the email address listed in Section 13. We will process your request promptly. Note that transactional emails (such as purchase receipts) are not marketing emails and will continue to be sent as necessary to fulfill your order.

## 5. Payment Information

All payments made through our Site are processed by third-party payment processors (such as Stripe or similar providers). We do **not** collect, store, or have access to your full credit card or debit card number.

Your payment card details are transmitted directly to and stored by the payment processor pursuant to their own privacy policy and industry-standard PCI-DSS security standards. We receive only limited order-related information (such as transaction confirmation numbers and the last four digits of your card) to manage your order.

We encourage you to review the privacy policy of the payment processor used at checkout.

## 6. Cookies and Analytics

### 6.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the Site function correctly and allow us to understand how visitors use our Site.

### 6.2 Types of Cookies We Use

| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|—|—|
| **Essential / Functional** | Required for the Site to operate (e.g., shopping cart, checkout session) |
| **Analytics** | Help us understand visitor behavior (e.g., Google Analytics) |
| **Preference** | Remember your language, display preferences, and settings |
| **Marketing / Tracking** | Used to deliver relevant content; may be set by third-party tools |

### 6.3 Third-Party Analytics

We use analytics services such as **Google Analytics** to collect aggregated, anonymized data about how users interact with our Site. This may involve the use of cookies that track your activity across sessions. Google’s data practices are governed by [Google’s Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

### 6.4 Managing Cookies

You can manage, disable, or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Most browsers provide instructions for managing cookies in their help documentation.

## 7. Sharing of Information with Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

### 7.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party vendors and service providers who assist us in operating our Site and delivering the Services, including:

– **Payment processors** (to process transactions)
– **Email marketing platforms** (to send communications on our behalf)
– **Analytics providers** (to help us understand Site usage)
– **Hosting and infrastructure providers** (to host the Site and store data)
– **Customer support tools** (to manage communications)

These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as directed by us and in accordance with applicable privacy laws. They are not permitted to use your data for their own independent purposes.

### 7.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

– Comply with a legal obligation
– Protect and defend our rights or property
– Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
– Protect the personal safety of users or the public

### 7.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or other corporate transaction, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

### 7.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with other third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

## 8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

General retention guidelines:

| Data Type | Retention Period |
|—|—|
| Order and transaction records | 7 years (for legal/tax compliance) |
| Customer account information | Duration of relationship + 2 years |
| Email marketing list | Until you unsubscribe or request deletion |
| Analytics data | As configured by the analytics provider (typically 14–26 months) |
| Support communications | 2 years from last contact |

When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

## 9. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

– Secure (HTTPS/SSL) transmission of data between your browser and our Site
– Use of PCI-compliant third-party payment processors
– Access controls limiting who within our organization can access personal data
– Regular review of our data collection and storage practices

**Please be aware:** No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

## 10. Your Privacy Rights

### 10.1 General Rights (All Users)

Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

– **Access** the personal information we hold about you
– **Correct** inaccurate or incomplete information
– **Request deletion** of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
– **Opt out** of marketing communications at any time
– **Request a copy** of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 13.

### 10.2 California Residents, CCPA / CPRA

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

– The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell
– The right to delete your personal information
– The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (**we do not sell personal information**)
– The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
– The right to correct inaccurate personal information

To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us at the email address in Section 13. We will respond within 45 days.

**Shine the Light:** California residents may also request information about personal information shared with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. We do not share personal information with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.

### 10.3 Nevada Residents

Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of certain personal information under Nevada’s SB-220. We do not currently sell personal information. However, you may submit an opt-out request to the contact address in Section 13.

### 10.4 European / UK / International Users, GDPR and Similar Laws

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with comprehensive data protection laws, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or applicable local law, including:

– The right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data
– The right to restrict or object to processing
– The right to data portability
– The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
– The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

**Legal Basis for Processing:** Where GDPR applies, we process your data on the following legal bases: (a) performance of a contract; (b) your consent; (c) compliance with legal obligations; or (d) our legitimate interests, as described in Section 3.

**Data Transfers:** If you access our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

## 11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and Services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us.

## 12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram), press coverage, and external resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to spiritualmethod.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

## 13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

**Spiritual Method**
Website: https://spiritualmethod.com
Email: innerhealing@spiritualmethod.com

We will respond to privacy-related requests within a reasonable timeframe, and no later than 45 days for consumer rights requests.

 

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