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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

 

Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies 

 

Effective Date: December 24, 2025 

This policy includes information about SMS/text messaging communications in Section 13.

Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies (“Deep Root,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our organization online or in person.

1. Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of information:

 

Personal Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Emergency contact information (for in-person classes)

  • Payment and billing information (processed securely through third-party providers)

  • Donation details

  • Account information for memberships or online programs

 

Automatically Collected Information

 

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information to:

  • Register you for classes, events, and programs

  • Process payments and donations

  • Communicate with you about schedules, updates, and offerings

  • Provide access to online courses, memberships, and community platforms

  • Respond to inquiries and support requests

  • Improve our website, programs, and services

  • Comply with legal, accounting, and nonprofit reporting requirements

 

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Donations and Payments

 

All payments and donations are processed through secure third-party platforms (such as payment processors, scheduling systems, or membership platforms). We do not store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment details on our servers.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only with:

  • Trusted service providers (such as payment processors, email platforms, scheduling systems, or membership platforms)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

All partners are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

 

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Understand user engagement

  • Provide a better user experience

 

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Email Communications

 

If you opt in, we may send:

  • Program updates

  • Newsletters

  • Event announcements

 

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.

7. Data Security

 

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. While no system can guarantee complete security, we strive to safeguard your data using industry-standard practices.

8. Your Rights (California & U.S. Residents)

 

You may:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

  • Opt out of marketing communications

 

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

9. Children’s Privacy

 

Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information unintentionally, please contact us.

10. Third-Party Links

 

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

 

Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies

1244 23rd Ave

Oakland, CA 94606

Email: [email protected] 

13. SMS Communications & Data Sharing

Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies may use SMS (text messaging) to communicate with you regarding class reminders, schedule updates, customer support responses, and information you request from us.

By providing your mobile phone number or initiating contact with us via text message, you consent to receive SMS messages from Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies. Message frequency may vary.

We do not sell, rent, share, or disclose mobile phone numbers, SMS consent, or message data to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent are excluded from all other data-sharing categories described in this policy.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP or contact us at [email protected].

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