Privacy Policy - The Healing Tribes

Welcome to The Healing Tribes (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We’re committed to honoring your privacy and protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you interact with our website, services, and community.
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1. Information We Collect
We collect personal data when you:

Sign up for our newsletter or text messages
Take the “Summon Your Healing Tribe” quiz
Create a user profile (if applicable)
Book a session with a healer via our platform
Contact us or submit a form

This may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Quiz results and preferences
Health information
Booking information
Payment details (processed via third-party platforms)

We also collect non-identifiable information through cookies (like browser type and usage data) to help us improve your experience.

1A. HIPAA Disclaimer

The Healing Tribes is not a covered entity under HIPAA, and therefore, we are not bound by HIPAA regulations. However, we take your privacy seriously and strive to handle any personal information with care and confidentiality.

Please note that while some healers listed on our platform may be subject to HIPAA or other professional confidentiality standards, they are independent practitioners and are not employed by The Healing Tribes. If you have concerns about how your personal or health information will be handled, we encourage you to speak directly with your healer about their privacy practices before booking a session.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

Connect you with healers
Send newsletters, motivational messages, or updates you’ve opted into
Facilitate bookings and payments
Recommend relevant healing content and services
Improve our offerings and site functionality
Respond to your messages and requests

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3. Sharing Your Information

With Healers: If you choose to book with a healer, we may share necessary info (like your name and email) with them. Healers are independent and not employed by us, and they are responsible for handling your data according to their own policies.
With Service Providers: We work with secure third-party services to handle payments, newsletter delivery, analytics, and hosting.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, or to protect the safety or integrity of our platform.
We will never sell your personal data.

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4. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience and understand how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
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5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access or update your personal information
Opt out of emails or text messages
Request deletion of your data
Ask questions about how your data is used

To make any of these requests, email us at: jessica@thehealingtribes.com
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6. Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to be mindful of what you share online.
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7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18.
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8. Links to Other Websites

Our site may include links to external sites (like healer profiles). Once you leave our site, we are not responsible for how those sites handle your data. Please read their privacy policies.
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9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with the updated date at the top.
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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, email us at: jessica@thehealingtribes.com