Last Updated: June 30, 2025
Website: https://darkgreen-hummingbird-170986.hostingersite.com

At RATH3.org, your privacy and trust are as sacred to us as the practices we share. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Who We Are

RATH3.org is a digital sanctuary for spiritual learning, community events, and holistic healing resources. Our domain is https://darkgreen-hummingbird-170986.hostingersite.com.

2. Comments

When you leave a comment, we collect:

• Your name, email, website URL (from the comment form)
• Your IP address and browser user agent (for spam protection)

If you use Gravatar, we send an anonymized hash of your email to automattic.com to fetch your avatar. After approval, your avatar appears publicly next to your comment.

3. Media Uploads

If you upload images (e.g., to a forum or profile), please strip out any GPS/EXIF data—other visitors could extract that location information.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience:

• Commenter Convenience
  You may opt in to save your name, email, and website in a cookie for one year, so you don’t have to re-enter them.
• Login & Screen Preferences
  – A temporary cookie verifies your browser accepts cookies (discarded on close).
  – Login cookies last two days (or two weeks if you select “Remember Me”).
  – Screen option cookies last one year.
  – Publishing/editing content sets a post-ID cookie (expires after one day).

5. Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded videos, images, or posts from other sites. Those sites may set their own cookies, collect data, and track your interactions as if you’d visited directly.

6. Newsletter Subscriptions

When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect:

• Your email address (required)
• Your name (optional)

We use a trusted email-delivery service (e.g., Mailchimp) to send updates and event announcements. We never sell or rent your data. You can unsubscribe at any time via the “Unsubscribe” link in every email.

7. Seminar Sign-Ups & Resource Downloads

To register for workshops or download gated resources, you may be asked for:

• Name, email, phone number (optional)
• Payment details (for paid events)

We use this information to confirm your registration, send reminders, and deliver any digital materials. We share your data only with:

• Event hosts or co-organizers (if applicable)
• Service providers necessary to run the seminar (e.g., webinar platforms)

8. Third-Party Analytics

We utilize Google Analytics (and similar tools) to understand site usage and improve our offerings. These services collect anonymous data such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referral sources

No personally identifying information is tied to these analytics cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

9. Data Sharing & Security

• Password Resets: If you request a reset, we include your IP address in the email to protect your account.
• Spam Protection: Comments may be scanned by automated services to block spam.
• No Sales: We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data outside the purposes outlined here.

10. Data Retention

• Comments & Metadata: Retained indefinitely for moderation and to support follow-up replies.
• Registered Users: Profile information remains until you delete your account. You can edit or erase any details (except your username). Administrators may also manage this data for site needs.

11. Your Rights

Under data-protection guidelines, you may:

• Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Ask for correction or deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of future communications (e.g., newsletters)

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@rath3.org. We’ll respond within 30 days.

12. California Privacy Rights (Residents of California)

This section applies only to California residents. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and related laws, California residents have the following additional rights regarding their personal information:

1. Right to Know & Access
   • You may request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we’ve collected about you, the sources, our business or commercial purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
   • To make a request, email us at privacy@rath3.org with “CCPA Access Request” in the subject line. Please provide proof of California residency and describe the information you’re requesting.

2. Right to Delete
   • You may ask us to delete personal information we’ve collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., for legal compliance or credit-claiming purposes).
   • Submit a “CCPA Deletion Request” to privacy@rath3.org. We’ll verify your identity and respond within 45 days.

3. Right to Opt-Out of Sale
   • We do not sell personal information to third parties. If that changes, you’ll have the right to opt out of any such sale.

4. Non-Discrimination
   • We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights. You won’t be denied services, charged different prices, or receive a lesser experience.

5. Shine the Light – California Civil Code § 1798.83
   • If we share any “personal information” with third parties for their direct marketing purposes, California residents can request a list of those third parties and the categories of information shared.
   • Submit a written request to privacy@rath3.org with “Shine the Light Request” in the subject line.

How to Submit Requests
• Email privacy@rath3.org with the appropriate subject line.
• Include your full name, California address, and a brief description of your request.
• We’ll verify your identity (e.g., via a confirmation email or photo ID) before fulfilling any request.

Thank you for being part of the RATH3.org community. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please reach out to us at privacy@rath3.org. We’re here to help you navigate your spiritual journey with transparency and care.