Privacy Policy

At Vivid Visionaries ("Vivid Visionaries," "we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website located at vividvisionaries.com (the "Site"), apply for or enroll in our programs (including our 200-Hour Online YTT), book sessions or retreats, purchase products, or engage with our Visionary directory and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you ("Personal Information"). This includes:

• Contact Information: Your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and communication preferences.
• Application & Enrollment Data: Information submitted via application forms, intake questionnaires, health or physical disclosure forms for retreats/YTT, and professional background details.
• Payment & Transaction Information: Billing address and payment details processed securely through our third-party payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or Squarespace Payments). We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
• Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device details, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access times collected automatically via cookies and analytics tracking.
• User & Media Content: Testimonials, feedback, photo/video recordings from in-person events or retreats (with your consent), and communications sent directly to us.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following business purposes:

• Service Delivery: Processing applications, managing cohort enrollments, coordinating retreat itineraries, and facilitating sessions or product orders.
• Communication: Sending booking confirmations, program updates, administrative notices, customer support responses, and marketing newsletters (which you may opt out of at any time).
• Directory & Network Facilitation: Connecting participants with our independent Visionary network practitioners where requested.
• Site Improvement & Analytics: Monitoring website traffic trends, optimizing user navigation, and improving site functionality.
• Legal & Safety Compliance: Enforcing our Terms of Service, managing risk, satisfying tax/accounting obligations, and maintaining community safety standards.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Information to third parties. We may share your data under the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our Site, processing payments, delivering email communications, or conducting analytics (e.g., Squarespace, Google Analytics, payment processors). These providers only access data necessary to perform their functions.
• Independent Practitioners: If you book a session or request an offering provided by an independent directory partner (such as a bodyworker or facilitator), relevant intake details are shared with that practitioner to carry out your service.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or government order, or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Vivid Visionaries, our community, or others.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site performance, and remember your preferences. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some features of the Site may not function properly without them.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and administrative security measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access & Correction: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or request updates to inaccurate information.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional email updates at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any newsletter or emailing us directly.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations (such as financial or tax record-keeping).

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site and footer contain links to third-party websites, external directory partners, audio platforms (e.g., Spotify, SoundCloud), and social media services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and offerings are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us: