Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 12, 2024

Foundation of the Sacred Stream is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website www.sacredstream.org (the “Site”), you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: We collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you make donations, sign up for newsletters, or contact us.

Payment Information: We also collect necessary information to complete financial transactions when you make a donation, register for a class, or purchase something from our online store. All payments are secured with 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption.

Usage Data: We gather data on how you interact with our Site, including IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, and the time spent on our Site.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Process and acknowledge donations, class registrations, and online purchases.
• Maintain student records and transcripts.
• Communicate about events, updates, and opportunities.
• Enhance our Site and services based on usage data.
• Respond to inquiries and provide support.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors that assist us in processing transactions or delivering services. These parties are bound to protect your data and use it solely for their services to us.
Legal Compliance: When required by law or to respond to legal processes.

4. Data Security

We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure.

5. Your Rights

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide us with personal data, you consent to our use of it as outlined in this policy.
• Contract: To fulfill our obligations under any agreements you make with us, such as processing donations.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our Site and services, and communicate effectively with you.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable legal requirements.

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on it as the basis for processing.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies directly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Questions

To exercise your rights or for questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@sacredstream.org or call us at (415) 333-1434.