Privacy Policy for Graceful Awareness

Effective Date: 14 July 2025

At Graceful Awareness (https://www.gracefulawareness.com), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Who We Are

Graceful Awareness is run by Ana Teresa Monteiro, offering services related to Angelic Energy Healing, Mindfulness teachings, and holistic wellness.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: admin@gracefulawareness.com
Website: www.gracefulawareness.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways:

a. Information You Provide Directly:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Billing information (for paid services)
• Any information you share when contacting us or using our services (e.g., intake forms, inquiries)

b. Automatically Collected Information:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Device information
• Cookies and tracking data (see Section 5)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and manage our services
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Send you updates, newsletters, and marketing (only if you’ve consented)
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Your consent (e.g., for email marketing)
• To fulfill a contract (e.g., when you book a session)
• For our legitimate interests (e.g., analytics, website functionality)
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

We may use:

• Essential cookies (for basic website functionality)
• Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Marketing cookies (if applicable)

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service providers (e.g., website hosting, email platforms)
• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Legal authorities if required by law

All third-party services are required to comply with privacy and data protection standards.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet-based site can be 100% secure.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access – Ask for a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction – Request corrections to inaccurate data.
• Deletion – Request we delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Objection – Object to our processing of your data.
• Withdraw consent – At any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).
• Data portability – Request a copy of your data in a readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@gracefulawareness.com.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. If we learn we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed outside of your country, including in the United States or European Union. We ensure that such transfers are compliant with data protection regulations.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate when it was last revised. We encourage you to review it regularly.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out:

Ana Teresa Monteiro
Email: admin@gracefulawareness.com
Website: www.gracefulawareness.com