Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23-9-2025

At The institute for the Awakened Mind (“we,” “our,” “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. It is designed to comply with major international data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Personal information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, or billing details when you register, subscribe, or contact us.

  • Usage information automatically collected when you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring websites.

  • Cookies and similar technologies used to enhance site functionality and measure website performance (see Section 3 below).

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your information for purposes including:

  • Providing, personalizing, and improving our services

  • Responding to your inquiries and requests

  • Sending newsletters, updates, or marketing communications (with your consent, where required)

  • Analyzing site usage to improve functionality and security

  • Complying with applicable legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic.

  • You can disable cookies in your browser, though some features may not work properly.

  • Where required by law (e.g., in the EU), we provide a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only with:

  • Trusted service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)

  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

  • Business transfers in the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring

All partners are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

5. International Data Transfers

As we operate globally, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. In such cases, we take appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR) to ensure your information remains protected.

6. 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.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access and correction: Request a copy of your data and correct inaccuracies.

  • Deletion (“Right to be forgotten”): Ask us to delete your personal information.

  • Restriction/objection: Limit or object to how we process your data.

  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.

  • Opt-out: For California residents, the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (though we do not sell data).

  • Withdraw consent: If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@institutefortheawakenedmind.online. We may request proof of identity for security purposes.

8. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16 (or the age of digital consent in your country). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to remove it.

10. Third-Party Links

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

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us via the contact page

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