Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how [Michal Whitney / your registered business name] ("Michal Whitney," "I," "me," or "we") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit MichalWhitney.com (the "Site"), buy a product, sign up for a resource, or book a coaching session. By using the Site, you agree to this policy.

1. Information I collect

Information you give me

• Contact details — your name, email address, and (if you provide it) phone number, when you contact me, sign up for emails, purchase, or book.
• Purchase information — items ordered and your billing and shipping address, collected through my store provider. Payment card details are entered directly with my payment processor; I don't see or store full card numbers.
• Coaching & booking information — details you enter when scheduling a session, which may include your birth date, birth time, and birth place so I can prepare your astrology-based reading, plus anything you choose to share about what you'd like to work on.
• Email sign-ups — your email address when you request a free resource (such as the Reset Guide) or subscribe to updates.
• Quiz responses — the answers you give if you take a quiz on the Site, and an email address if you ask for your results.
• Messages — the content of any emails or forms you send me.

Information collected automatically

When you visit, limited technical information may be collected, such as your device and browser type, general location derived from your IP address, and how you move through the Site. On this Site, non-essential analytics and marketing technologies do not run until you consent through the cookie banner (see Section 3). Strictly necessary functions — the ones that make the Site, checkout, and booking work — operate by default.

2. Birth information, specifically

Because coaching sessions use astrology, I may collect your birth date, time, and location. I use this information only to prepare and deliver your session and any related notes. I treat it as personal and don't use it for advertising or share it except with the booking and scheduling providers needed to deliver your session (see Section 5).

3. Cookies & your choices

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies, grouped into categories you control:

• Strictly necessary — required for the Site, shopping cart, booking, and security. Always on.
• Analytics — helps me understand which pages are useful. Off unless you turn it on.
• Marketing — advertising and social media tools (for example, a Meta pixel) used to reach the right people. Off unless you turn it on.

When you first visit, a banner lets you Accept all, choose Essential only, or Manage each category. Nothing in the analytics or marketing categories loads until you allow it. You can change your choices anytime using the Cookie Preferences link in the footer. I also honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal as an opt-out of non-essential tracking.

4. How I use your information

• To fulfill and ship orders, and deliver digital products like the Reset Guide.
• To schedule, prepare for, and hold your coaching sessions.
• To process payments through my payment processor.
• To send resources you requested and, if you opted in, occasional emails (you can unsubscribe anytime).
• To respond to your messages and provide customer support.
• To operate, secure, and improve the Site.
• To comply with legal obligations.

5. Who I share information with

I do not sell your personal information. I share it only with service providers that help me run the business, and only as needed for them to perform their service. These include:

• Ecwid — powers the online store and processes order details.
• Stripe — processes payments securely.
• Printful — prints and ships certain physical products (receives your name and shipping address to fulfill orders).
• Acuity Scheduling (a Squarespace company) — handles session booking and intake.
• Zoom / Google Meet — hosts the video coaching sessions.
• MailerLite — sends the resources and emails you request (such as the Reset Guide, the journal-prompt series, and updates).
• Interact — powers the on-Site quiz, if you take it.
• YouTube / Google — serves embedded videos.
• Netlify (hosting) and GoDaddy (domain) — keep the Site online.
• Analytics / advertising providers — only if you've consented to those categories.

I may also disclose information if required by law, to protect rights and safety, or in connection with a business transfer.

6. Your choices & rights

Marketing emails: every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link, and you can opt out anytime.

Cookies: use the Cookie Preferences link in the footer to review or change your choices.

California residents

To the extent the California Consumer Privacy Act applies, you may have the right to know what personal information I hold about you, to request access or a copy, to request correction or deletion, and to opt out of any "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. I do not sell personal information, and I do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising unless you've opted into the marketing category. You also have the right not to be treated differently for exercising these rights. To make a request, email me at connect@MichalWhitney.com; I may need to verify your identity before responding.

Other regions

If you're in another U.S. state with a privacy law, or in the EU or UK, you may have similar rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your information. Contact me using the details below and I'll help.

7. How long I keep information

I keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above — for example, to fulfill orders, deliver and follow up on sessions, meet tax and legal requirements, and honor your communication preferences — and then delete or anonymize it.

8. Security

I use reputable providers and reasonable measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, so I can't guarantee absolute security, but I work to safeguard your data.

9. Children's privacy

The Site and services are intended for adults and are not directed to children under 16. I don't knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact me and I'll delete it.

10. Links to other sites

The Site may link to third-party sites (such as YouTube). I'm not responsible for their privacy practices, and I encourage you to read their policies.

11. Changes to this policy

I may update this policy from time to time. When I do, I'll change the "Last updated" date above, and significant changes may be noted on the Site.

12. Contact

This template is provided as a starting point and is not legal advice. Please have it reviewed by a qualified attorney before publishing, and confirm it matches the tools and data practices actually in use.