Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Philippines Inner Peace Retreats ("we," "our," or "us"). As practitioners of mindfulness and meditation, we deeply respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information with the same care and attention we bring to our spiritual practice.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, participate in our meditation programs, or engage with our mindfulness services. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
• Program Information: Meditation experience level, spiritual goals, program preferences
• Health Information: Physical limitations, medical conditions affecting meditation practice, dietary requirements
• Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Spiritual Journey Data: Meditation experience, spiritual interests, retreat feedback
• Communication Preferences: Newsletter subscriptions, program updates, mindfulness resource preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address and general location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information mindfully for the following purposes:

• Program Delivery: Organizing meditation retreats, providing spiritual guidance, customizing your experience
• Spiritual Support: Offering appropriate meditation practices based on your experience level and goals
• Communication: Sending program confirmations, meditation resources, spiritual insights
• Community Building: Creating connections with like-minded practitioners (with your consent)
• Education: Providing mindfulness resources, meditation teachings, and spiritual guidance
• Safety & Wellbeing: Ensuring appropriate practices for your physical and mental health
• Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements and legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We share your information only when necessary and with great care:

4.1 Service Providers

• Meditation teachers and spiritual guides
• Retreat center partners and accommodation providers
• Transportation providers for retreat logistics
• Payment processing companies
• Healthcare providers (only with explicit consent for health-related needs)
• IT service providers and website analytics tools

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal proceedings or government requests
• Protect the safety and wellbeing of our community
• Prevent harm or ensure participant safety during retreats
• Comply with Philippines health and safety regulations

5. Data Security

We implement mindful security measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL encryption for all data transmissions
• Secure servers with regular security updates
• Limited access controls - only authorized staff have access
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Secure destruction of sensitive documents
• Staff training on mindful data handling practices

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies mindfully to:

• Remember your meditation preferences and progress
• Analyze website usage to improve your experience
• Provide personalized meditation content and recommendations
• Enable social media features for community building
• Serve relevant content about mindfulness practices

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request information about what personal data we hold
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request removal of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information with mindful consideration:

• Program Information: 7 years for safety records and retreat history
• Communication Preferences: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Health Information: Securely destroyed after retreat completion unless needed for ongoing care
• Meditation Progress: Retained to support your spiritual journey until you request deletion
• Community Interaction: Maintained as part of our meditation community records

9. International Data Transfers

As we serve international practitioners, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the Philippines. We ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards and standard contractual clauses.

10. Children's Privacy

Our meditation programs are generally designed for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent. Family meditation programs require parental or guardian consent and supervision.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to meditation resources, spiritual texts, or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or spiritual offerings. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• Email notification to registered practitioners
• Prominent notice on our website
• Updated "Last modified" date at the top of this policy

13. Contact Information

14. Philippines Data Privacy Act Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with the Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its implementing rules and regulations. As a registered data controller, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of data protection while supporting your spiritual journey.

15. Mindful Data Practices

In keeping with our mindfulness principles, we approach data privacy with intention, awareness, and compassion. We collect only what is necessary, use information purposefully, and protect your data as we would protect any sacred trust. Your privacy is integral to creating a safe space for spiritual growth and inner transformation.

May your practice bring you peace, and may your privacy be protected with mindful care. 🧘‍♂️🙏