Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 7, 2025

1. Introduction

Spirituality SDA (“Spiritual Dimensions Academy,” “SDA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://SpiritualitySDA.com, engage with our YouTube channel, participate in classes, or receive private counseling or licensed therapy sessions.

By using our website or services, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to our handling of your data in accordance with applicable laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state privacy regulations.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Personal information: Name, email, phone number, and password.
  • Registration and scheduling data: Class sign-ups, booking requests, and calendar appointments.
  • Billing data: Payment details processed through secure, PCI-compliant third-party platforms.
  • Therapy and counseling information: Personal, emotional, or health-related details voluntarily shared with licensed professionals.
  • Communications: Messages or feedback sent through contact forms, email, or other means.

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and referral data.
  • Website usage statistics such as time spent, pages viewed, and actions taken.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies for security, functionality, and analytics.

c. Information from Third Parties
If you interact through platforms such as YouTube or Facebook, those services may share limited information (in line with their privacy policies).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and manage classes, counseling, and therapy sessions.
  • Process payments, schedule appointments, and deliver confirmations.
  • Communicate updates, newsletters, or educational resources.
  • Maintain compliance with professional licensing and legal standards.
  • Improve website functionality, user experience, and program offerings.
  • Fulfill legal or regulatory obligations.

Sensitive information shared during private therapy or counseling sessions is confidential and used exclusively for therapeutic purposes in compliance with HIPAA and professional ethics.

4. HIPAA Compliance and Health Information Privacy

As certain services offered through Spirituality SDA involve licensed therapy, we are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Your Health Information Rights include:

  • The right to access and obtain copies of your health records.
  • The right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete records.
  • The right to request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your health information.
  • The right to receive an accounting of disclosures.
  • The right to receive communications through alternative means upon request.

We will not disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) without your written authorization unless required by law (for example, mandatory reporting, court orders, or imminent risk to self or others).

All PHI is stored and transmitted using secure, encrypted systems that meet HIPAA security standards.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data only as necessary to:

  • Provide services: With trusted providers for payment, scheduling, hosting, and analytics under confidentiality agreements.
  • Licensed practitioners: To facilitate therapy or counseling within professional and legal bounds.
  • Legal or regulatory authorities: When required by law or to protect your safety and ours.
  • Affiliated educators or staff: For the purpose of teaching, administration, or quality assurance, never for marketing without consent.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal and health data only as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal, regulatory, and record-keeping obligations. Therapy records are maintained according to federal and state requirements (typically 7 years or longer for adult clients).

7. Security

We employ encryption, access controls, secure hosting environments, and periodic audits to protect your data. However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure, and you acknowledge inherent internet risks when transmitting information electronically.

8. Your Rights Under State Privacy Laws

a. California (CCPA/CPRA)
If you reside in California, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose.
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions).
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell personal data).
  • Limit use of sensitive personal information.
  • Receive equal service and pricing regardless of exercising privacy rights.

Requests can be submitted by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email]. Verification may be required before fulfilling requests.

b. Virginia (CDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and Utah (UCPA)
Residents of these states have similar rights, including the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain copies of their personal data, and to opt out of targeted advertising or profiling.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and analytics tools to understand site performance and user engagement. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, though this may limit functionality.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our content and services are intended for adults and mature teens. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

If you access our services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy as laws or our practices change. Updates will be posted at https://SpiritualitySDA.com/privacy with a new effective date. Continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Contact Us

For privacy questions, HIPAA-related concerns, or data requests, contact us at:

Spirituality SDA (Spiritual Dimensions Academy)
Attn: Privacy Officer
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Website: https://SpiritualitySDA.com