1. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with the Website.

Information You Provide Directly

You may provide information when you:

• apply to become a listed practitioner;

• create or update a practitioner profile;

• submit a review;

• contact us;

• participate in a webinar or online event;

• submit photographs, videos, biographies, or other content;

• subscribe to communications in the future; or

• otherwise voluntarily provide information through the Website.

Depending on the interaction, this information may include your name, email address, business name, professional information, credentials, location, telephone number, website address, profile photograph, biography, video, review, and other information you choose to provide.

Practitioner profiles may contain information intended to be publicly visible.

Payment Information

If paid practitioner listings become available, payments may be processed through third-party payment providers such as PayPal, Square, or Stripe.

Payment processors may collect payment information necessary to complete transactions. We do not intend to store complete credit or debit card numbers on Healers Network’s own servers.

Payment transactions are subject to the privacy policies and terms of the applicable payment provider.

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit a website, certain technical information may be automatically collected by the Website, hosting provider, WordPress, security tools, analytics services, or other technologies.

This may include information such as:

• IP address;

• browser type;

• device type;

• operating system;

• referring website;

• pages visited;

• approximate geographic information;

• date and time of visits;

• Website interactions; and

• technical information necessary for security and website operation.

The specific information collected may vary depending on the technologies and services active on the Website.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Healers Network may use cookies and similar technologies for website functionality, security, preferences, analytics, or other purposes.

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into the Website.

You may be able to control or disable certain cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Website functionality.

As the Website develops, additional services or technologies may be added. This Privacy Policy may be updated accordingly.

4. WordPress and Hosting

Healers Network uses WordPress and third-party hosting services to operate the Website.

Our hosting and website infrastructure may process technical information necessary to deliver, secure, maintain, and improve the Website.

5. Practitioner Directory Information

Healers Network uses Directorist to provide directory functionality.

Information submitted as part of a practitioner application or profile may be stored and displayed on the Website.

Practitioners understand that information intentionally included in a public profile may be visible to Website visitors and may be indexed by search engines.

Practitioners should not submit sensitive personal information to their public profile unless specifically requested and appropriate.

6. Reviews

Visitors may be able to submit reviews of practitioners.

Reviews and associated identifying information may be displayed publicly depending on the Website’s settings.

We may moderate, edit, refuse, or remove reviews in accordance with our Terms of Service.

7. Photos, Videos, and Other Public Content

Practitioners may submit profile photographs, introduction videos, biographies, and other materials.

By submitting content intended for a public practitioner profile, you understand that the content may be viewed, copied, shared, or indexed by others.

You should only submit content that you have the right to publish publicly.

8. YouTube Videos

The Website may embed videos from YouTube, including videos from the Salty Seven and Evolve YouTube channels.

When you interact with an embedded YouTube video, YouTube may collect information according to its own privacy practices.

YouTube is a third-party service and is not controlled by Healers Network.

9. Webinars and Online Events

Healers Network may use Zoom and Riverside to host webinars, interviews, classes, meditations, and other online events.

When you participate in an event, the applicable service may collect information such as your name, email address, device information, participation information, and other information according to its own privacy policy.

Some events may be recorded. Recordings may include participant questions, comments, names, voices, images, or other contributions depending on how the event is conducted.

10. How We Use Information

We may use information to:

• operate and maintain the Website;

• process practitioner applications;

• create and manage practitioner listings;

• communicate with practitioners and visitors;

• respond to questions and requests;

• process payments through applicable third-party providers;

• publish reviews and user-submitted content;

• provide webinars and online events;

• improve Website functionality;

• prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats;

• comply with legal obligations; and

• otherwise operate and develop Healers Network.

If we introduce newsletters or automated email communications in the future, we may use your information to provide those communications where you have requested or consented to receive them, as required by applicable law.

11. How Information May Be Shared

We may share information with service providers that help us operate Healers Network, including providers involved in:

• website hosting;

• directory functionality;

• payment processing;

• email;

• webinar and video services;

• security;

• analytics;

• website functionality; and

• technical support.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, investigate fraud or abuse, protect users, or protect the security of the Website.

We do not sell personal information as a business practice.

12. Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including practitioner websites, YouTube, payment services, Zoom, Riverside, and other external services.

Once you leave the Healers Network Website or interact with a third-party service, that service’s privacy policy governs its handling of your information.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

13. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including maintaining practitioner listings, providing services, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and maintaining business records.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

14. Data Security

We take reasonable measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

15. Children’s Privacy

Healers Network is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.

16. International Visitors

Healers Network may be accessible to visitors around the world.

If you access the Website from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Privacy laws vary by jurisdiction. Where applicable law provides you with additional privacy rights, we will honor those rights as required.

17. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information.

You may contact us regarding privacy requests using the information below.

Certain information may need to be retained where required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as Healers Network grows, new services are introduced, or privacy requirements change.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact:

Healers Network
info@healersnetwork.org