The Sacred Contract of Trust

Welcome, seeker.

Just as we hold deep reverence for the sacredness of every wisdom tradition, we hold the same reverence for your personal sovereignty and the privacy of your journey. Shamanic ETHER exists as a digital sanctuary—a trusted space dedicated to mapping the spiritual terrain and revealing the unity in diversity.

This Privacy Policy is not a dry legal document; it is our Sacred Contract of Trust. It illuminates how we steward the information you share with us, ensuring it is used only to strengthen the thread of our global community and illuminate the path for all.

1. Our Guiding Principle: Reverence

Our foundational principle is this: Reverence comes before content. We will never compromise the trust you place in us. We are committed to protecting your personal information with the same integrity and respect we apply to preserving ancient wisdom. Your privacy is a fundamental aspect of your sovereignty, and we treat it as such.

2. The Information We Gather (Mapping Your Presence)

To fulfill our mission as a unifying hub—to connect seekers with wisdom, practitioners, and authentic news—we must gather certain “footprints of your presence” on our platform. This collection is solely for the purpose of enhancing your journey and building the sanctuary.

A. Information Shared Directly by You

This is the light you consciously choose to share when you engage with our services:

For Newsletter/Community: Your email address, name, and general location (if provided) to receive insights and news from the Hub.
For the Global Directory (Practitioners): If you register as a Practitioner, you provide identity details, professional credentials, service location, contact information, and a description of your practice.
For E-commerce/Events: Payment information (processed securely by a third-party processor, not stored by us), shipping address, and transaction details.
Communication Data: Records of any correspondence with our team.

B. Footprints Gained Through Digital Engagement

When you navigate our sacred space, our systems observe non-personal data to help us map the terrain more clearly:

Usage Data: Information on how you use the website (pages visited, articles read, time spent, click patterns) to help us understand which paths are most illuminated.
Technical Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, device information, and operating system—used to ensure the Hub functions properly across all devices.
Cookies and Tracking: We use standard cookies to remember your preferences and analyze site traffic. You hold the power to control these via your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information (Illuminating the Path)

The data we gather is used only to deepen your connection, curate wisdom, and foster the community.

Purpose (The Action)	Alignment with Mission (The Intention)
Service Provision	To deliver the content, newsletters, and products you requested, ensuring a reliable compass for your journey.
Community & Directory	To facilitate authentic connections between seekers and verified practitioners within the Global Directory. Your Practitioner profile information is used publicly for this connection.
Curiosity & Insight	To analyze usage patterns and understand which wisdom traditions, practices, or news articles resonate most deeply with the community.
Safety & Integrity	To detect and prevent activities that violate our commitment to authenticity, reverence, and ethical engagement.
Communication	To respond to your inquiries, offer guidance, or inform you of critical updates to our services or this Sacred Contract.

4. Sharing & Transparency (The Global Web of Connection)

Your inner sanctuary is not for sale. Shamanic ETHER does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We only share information in the following limited and necessary circumstances:

Directory Practitioners: If you choose to list in the Global Directory, the information you provide for your public profile is shared publicly with the world to facilitate connection.
Trusted Stewards (Service Providers): We utilize trusted third-party providers for essential functions like website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, and data analysis. These partners are strictly bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information to perform the services we have commissioned.
Legal & Ethical Duty: When compelled by law, court order, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5. Your Rights and Choices (Holding Your Own Compass)

You are the sovereign of your journey, and you retain full control over your personal information.

Access and Correction: You have the right to review the information we hold about you and request corrections to ensure it reflects your current truth.
The Right to Be Forgotten (Data Deletion): You may request the deletion of your account and personal data. We will honor this request, subject to any necessary retention for legal or administrative purposes (e.g., maintaining transaction records).
Opt-Out of Communication: You can choose to step back from our communication at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email newsletter you receive.

6. Guarding the Sanctuary (Security)

We employ a combination of technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect the information transmitted to and stored by us. We strive to create a secure digital environment, yet we ask you to remember that no transmission over the Internet is ever entirely without risk. We commit to a continuous practice of protection, always evolving our safeguards just as the spiritual path itself is one of continuous growth.

7. The Continual Journey (Updates to the Policy)

The path is one, but the terrain is always shifting. As our services and the digital landscape evolve, we may update this Sacred Contract. We will always post the revised policy on this page with a new “Effective Date.” For significant changes, we will notify you through our platform or via email, granting you the opportunity to continue your journey with full awareness.

8. Crossing the Threshold (Contact)

If you have questions about this Sacred Contract, wish to exercise your rights, or simply need to share an insight regarding your data, please contact us with the wisdom of your intention: Shamanic Ether Contact Page