Alchemy Circle Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Last Updated: July 1, 2025

Alchemy Circle (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website, join our directory, subscribe to a membership, or interact with our platform.

By using AlchemyCircle.org, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Our Values-Based Data Use Commitment

At Alchemy Circle, your privacy is sacred. Our platform is rooted in trust, community, and conscious connection. We do not exploit or misuse your information. The data you share with us is used solely to support your participation in the directory, event calendar, and greater community.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Ever.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily:

• Name, email address, and contact information

• Business or practice name and service details

• Website and social media links

• Mailing address (optional, for future physical mailings or promotional items)

• Event calendar URLs (optional for event sharing)

• Membership subscription details

b. Automatically Collected Information:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and site usage behavior (anonymized)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Display your practitioner or business listing in our directory

• Share your events on the community calendar (if applicable)

• Send community updates, newsletters, and feature opportunities

• Manage your account, membership status, and payment history

• Improve website performance and user experience (in anonymized form)

• Respond to support inquiries or requested updates

4. Consent and Control

You are always in control of your data. You may:

• Opt in or out of email communications at any time

• Request access to the personal data we have on file

• Correct or update your information

• Request that we delete your information permanently

To make any of these requests, email us at: admin@alchemycircle.org

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or share your personal data with third-party advertisers or data brokers.

We may use secure third-party services for:

• Payment processing (e.g., Buy Me a Coffee)

• Email communications (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)

• Website analytics (e.g., anonymized tools like Plausible or Google Analytics)

• Business Directory Data (e.g., AirTable)

Each of these tools complies with industry-standard privacy and security practices. Your data is never shared with them for marketing purposes outside of the Alchemy Circle platform.

6. How We Protect Your Data

We take your privacy seriously and implement the following safeguards:

• SSL encryption for all site traffic

• Secure form submissions

• Limited administrative access to user data

• Routine review of third-party integrations for compliance

7. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your membership is active or as needed to provide services. You may request removal of your data at any time.

8. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and Other Regions)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your data

• Request data correction or deletion

• Withdraw consent to use your data

• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, California, or other applicable regions, we comply with relevant data protection laws.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:
Email: admin@alchemycircle.org
Mailing Address: Souldanse LLC, 6580 Monona Drive #1192, Monona, WI 53716

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.