Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
At Taoist Academy, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website daoistwellnesscourses.com or purchase our products.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you register an account or make a purchase, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Billing information (handled by third-party payment processors)
- IP address and device information
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website or source
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Date and time of your visit
- Cookie data (see Section 5 below)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Process your purchases and deliver purchased content
- Send you account-related notifications and updates
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send promotional emails (only if you have opted in)
- Analyze website usage to improve our services
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud or illegal activities
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and business, such as:
- Payment processors (EPay) — to process your payments securely
- Cloud storage providers — to store your account and content data
- Email service providers — to send transactional and promotional emails
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide.
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Taoist Academy, our users, or the public
- Prevent or investigate fraud or other wrongdoing
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and data storage
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Regular security assessments
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to maintaining industry-standard protections.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:
- Essential cookies: Required for account login and core functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
- Data portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact Page. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove that information.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
10. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: (add your contact email)
- Contact Form: Contact Page