Spirit Echoes — Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 17, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Spirit Echoes (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or use our website, services, or digital products (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.

Who We Are

Spirit Echoes is an online destination offering spiritual education, articles, and digital/physical products related to signs, symbols, deities, and ritual practice. If you have questions about this Policy or our data practices, contact us at: spiritechoescontact@gmail.com.

Information We Collect

1) Information You Provide: When you submit forms (e.g., “Deity Match” intake), make a purchase, download a product, contact us, or subscribe to emails, we may collect your name, email address, and any content you choose to share.

2) Automatic Data: We (and service providers) may automatically collect device and usage data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site, referring/exit pages, and approximate location. This may be done via cookies, pixels, or similar technologies.

3) Payment Data: If you purchase products or services, payments are processed by third-party processors (e.g., Payhip, Gumroad, Etsy, Stripe, PayPal). We do not store full payment card details. Your use of those services is subject to their privacy policies.

How We Use Information

• Provide and improve the Services and customer support
• Personalize content and recommendations
• Process purchases and deliver digital/physical products
• Send transactional messages and optional marketing emails (with your consent where required)
• Monitor performance, prevent fraud, and maintain security
• Comply with legal obligations

Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK)

If you are in the EEA/UK, we process personal data under these legal bases: consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests (e.g., site security and improvement), and legal obligations.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the site. Some cookies are essential; others help us analyze usage or personalize content/ads. You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

Advertising: If we use Google AdSense or similar ad networks, these providers may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can control ad personalization at Google Ad Settings and learn more at the Network Advertising Initiative (opt-out) and AboutAds (US) resources.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. These tools collect information such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked. You can limit analytics through browser settings or available opt-out tools provided by the analytics provider.

How We Share Information

We share information with service providers who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing, fulfillment). We may disclose information if required by law, to protect rights and safety, or in connection with a business transfer. We do not sell personal information.

Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain uses of your information, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise these rights, email spiritechoescontact@gmail.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.”

California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have rights to know, delete, correct, and opt out of certain data sharing. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, email spiritechoescontact@gmail.com with “California Privacy Request.”

Children’s Privacy

The Services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can delete it.

International Transfers

If you access the Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries (including the US) where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date indicates the latest revision. Material changes will be posted on the site.

Contact Us

Questions or requests: spiritechoescontact@gmail.com