Privacy Policy
At Somos Sanctuary, protecting your private information and honoring your trust is a priority.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information provided through our website (www.somossanctuary.org).
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By using our site or participating in our offerings, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
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Effective as of 04/04/2022
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
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First and last name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Payment information (for contributions, donations, or offerings)
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Information shared during registration for ceremonies, retreats, or events (to support participant safety and well-being)
We do not collect personal information unless you choose to share it with us.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
Somos Sanctuary uses your information only for purposes aligned with our offerings, including:
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Registering you for events, retreats, or services
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Processing contributions or payments
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Communicating with you about offerings, updates, and community news
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Ensuring the safety and integrity of participants in ceremonies or retreats
We may also use aggregated, non-identifiable data to understand how our site is being used and to improve the experience for all visitors.
3. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
Somos Sanctuary does not sell, rent, or lease personal information.
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We may share data with trusted partners (such as email providers, payment processors, or retreat registration platforms) only as needed to operate our services. These partners are required to keep your information confidential and use it solely for the purpose of supporting Somos Sanctuary.
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We may also disclose personal information if required by law, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, and integrity of our community and offerings.
4. COOKIES AND TRACKING
Our site may use cookies - small text files placed on your device - to personalize your online experience, remember your preferences, and improve website performance.
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You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function fully without them.
5. SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION
We use reasonable measures, including encryption and secure servers (SSL), to protect your personal information.
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However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. By using our site, you acknowledge these inherent limitations and agree to share information at your discretion.
6. CHILDREN'S POLICY
Somos Sanctuary does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information without the involvement of a parent or guardian.
7. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
We may occasionally contact you via email to share updates, invitations, or community news. You can opt out of these communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of our emails.
8. COMMUNITY PHOTOS & CONSENT
Somos Sanctuary may share photos or media from our events, ceremonies, and gatherings to celebrate community life and share our mission. We strive to obtain written consent from participants before posting identifiable photos.
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If you ever see a photo of yourself on our website or media channels that you do not wish to have displayed, please contact us at info@somossanctuary.org. We will honor your request and remove the image within three business days.
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By attending community events, you understand that photography and videography may occur. However, your privacy, and choice are always respected, and you may withdraw consent for any specific image at any time. Somos Sanctuary is not liable for images that have been shared publicly by community members on their own channels.
9. LINKS TO OTHER SITES
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies when visiting them.
10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
Somos Sanctuary may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any significant changes will be communicated by posting an updated version on our website and/or by email notice. Your continued use of the site after updates indicates your agreement to the revised Policy.
11. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@somossanctuary.org

