Privacy Policy
Protecting Your Sacred Journey with Love and Transparency
๐Your Privacy is Sacred to Us
At Animal Communication for Healing, we deeply respect your privacy and the sacred nature of your journey with your animal companion. Weโre committed to safeguarding the privacy of our clients and website visitors with the same care we bring to our healing work.
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. We adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and align with EU data protection standards.
๐What is Personal Information?
Personal information includes any details that can identify you, such as:
- Your name and contact details
- Session recordings and notes
- Information about your petโs health and behaviour
- Spiritual insights shared during sessions
Questions about this policy? Contact support@animalcommunicationforhealing.com
๐What Information We Collect
We understand that sharing details about your animalโs wellbeing and your spiritual journey is deeply personal. These are treated with utmost care, confidentiality, and respect.
๐Basic Contact Information
We collect essential details to provide our services:
- Your name, phone number, and email address
- Location information for session scheduling
- Booking preferences and communication choices
๐Session-Related Information
During our work together, we may also gather:
- Details about your petโs health, behaviour, and emotional patterns
- Family dynamics that may affect your animal companion
- Spiritual insights and messages received during sessions
- Your personal circumstances relevant to the healing journey
๐ซAdditional Information
We may collect information when you:
- Provide feedback about our services
- Subscribe to updates or newsletters
- Make payments for sessions
- Communicate with our support team
All information is collected solely to enhance your animal communication experience and support your healing journey.
๐คHow We Gather Your Information
๐ฌDirect Communication
We receanive information when you:
- Contact us through our website or email
- Schedule clarity calls or sessions
- Participate in animal communication sessions
- Provide feedback or testimonials
๐Third-Party Services
We may receive information via trusted services like:
- Calendly (booking) โ collects limited data to facilitate appointments
- Payment processors for session fees (we donโt store card details)
- Email service providers for communications
๐ก๏ธConsent and Trust
By sharing your information with us, you consent to its use according to this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time, though this may affect our ability to provide services.
๐How We Use Your Information
Your personal information is used exclusively to support your animal communication journey and enhance our services. We never use your information beyond what youโve consented to or what is lawful.
โกService Delivery
- Providing sessions and related support
- Conducting clarity calls and follow-ups
- Maintaining session records for continuity of care
- Processing payments and managing bookings
๐งCommunication
- Sending information about services youโve requested
- Providing session recordings and follow-up materials
- Responding to your questions and concerns
- Sharing relevant resources for your journey
๐ขBusiness Operations
- Improving services based on feedback
- Managing business activities professionally
- Developing new offerings
- Investigating any concerns or complaints
โ๏ธLegal Requirements
We may disclose information where required by law and retain certain records for statutory periods. Any disclosure is limited to whatโs legally necessary.
In the unlikely event of business ownership changes, client information may transfer under the same privacy protections outlined here.
๐Sharing Your Information Responsibly
We believe in transparency about when and why we might share your personal information. We only share information where necessary to support the services youโve requested or as required by law.
๐ฅLimited Sharing
- Trusted team members who directly support your sessions
- Professional advisers (legal/financial) where required
- Insurance providers for business protection
- Service providers who help deliver our offerings
๐ก๏ธSafeguards
- Third parties must protect data to our standards
- Use only for the specified purpose
- No use for their own marketing
โ๏ธWhen Law Requires Disclosure
- Court orders or legal proceedings
- Law enforcement requests
- Regulatory compliance
We limit disclosure to whatโs legally required and protect your privacy wherever possible.
โ๏ธYour Rights & Control
You have control over your personal information and how we use it. We honour these rights with the same respect we bring to our animal communication work.
๐๏ธRight to Access
- What information weโve collected
- How weโre using your information
- Who weโve shared it with (if anyone)
- How long we plan to keep it
We provide this information within a reasonable time (usually 30 days).
โ๏ธRight to Correct
- Request corrections to factual errors
- Update your contact details
- Clarify session notes or insights
- Add relevant context
๐๏ธRight to Delete
You can request deletion when:
- Data is no longer necessary for the original purpose
- You withdraw consent
- You object to certain uses
- We no longer have a legal basis to keep it
Important: Some information must be retained for legal compliance (e.g., taxation). Weโll explain any limits and delete everything we legally can.
๐ฆRight to Portability
You can request a copy of your information in a portable format for your records or to share with another provider.
โธ๏ธRight to Restrict Processing
You can ask us to pause use of your information while we investigate accuracy or legal grounds.
๐ซRight to Object
You can object to certain uses, particularly for marketing communications (opt out anytime). This wonโt affect our ability to provide core services you request.
๐International Data Protection
We respect privacy rights worldwide and comply with international standards. Your information receives the same high level of protection regardless of where youโre located.
๐ฆ๐บAustralian Privacy Principles
- Transparent collection and use of personal information
- Secure storage and protection
- Right to access and correct
- Proper handling of sensitive information
- Notification of eligible data breaches
๐ช๐บGDPR (EU)
- Consent-based processing where applicable
- Right to data portability and erasure
- Data Protection Impact Assessments where required
- Approved transfer mechanisms for cross-border processing
๐International Transfers
- We use providers that meet or exceed our privacy standards
- Standard contractual clauses where approcaspriate
- Ongoing monitoring of international privacy laws
๐ก๏ธHow We Protect Your Information
Protecting your personal information is as important to us as protecting the sacred space of our sessions. We employ multiple layers of security to safeguard your data.
๐Technical Security
- SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Secure cloud storage with regular backups
- Multi-factor authentication on systems
- Regular security updates
- Firewall and intrusion detection
๐ฅAccess Controls
- Role-based access and regular reviews
- Confidentiality agreements for all staff
- Immediate access revocation when no longer needed
Only Sharon and essential support team members have access to your session information. All team members are bound by strict confidentiality.
๐ขPhysical Security
- Restricted office access
- Locked storage for physical documents
- Screen locks and automatic logouts
- Secure disposal of confidential materials
๐จIncident Response
- Immediate containment and assessment
- Notification to affected individuals within required timeframes
- Reporting to relevant authorities as required
- Corrective measures to prevent recurrence
Transparency Promise: If any incident affects your information, weโll notify you promptly with clear details and next steps.
๐๏ธSession Information & Recording Protection
Your animal communication sessions contain deeply personal information. We treat session recordings and notes with the highest level of confidentiality and care.
๐นSession Recordings
- Encrypted storage on secure, password-protected systems
- Access limited to you and Sharon
- Deletion after the agreed retention period (see Retention)
- Right to request deletion at any time
- No sharing with third parties without explicit consent
Recording is optional and requires your explicit consent. Unrecorded sessions are equally powerful.
๐Session Notes & Insights
- Provide continuity across sessions
- Track your animalโs progress
- Support relevant follow-ups and resources
- Written with respect and without judgment
- Stored securely
- Available for you to review on request
- Never shared without explicit permission
๐Website Data Collection
When you visit our website, we collect minimal information to provide you with the best possible experience. Weโre transparent about what we collect and give you control over preferences via our cookie banner (managed by Complianz).
๐What We Automatically Collect
- IP address and general location
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referrer (how you found our website)
- Basic usage patterns
๐Information You Provide
- Contact forms and enquiries
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Booking information
- Feedback and comments
๐ชCookies & Tracking (including Meta Pixel)
โ๏ธEssential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality:
- Security and session management
- Privacy preference settings
- Form functionality
- Basic site navigation
๐Analytics Cookies
Help us understand website usage (aggregated):
- Popular pages and content
- User journey patterns
- Technical performance data
- Traffic sources and trends
๐ฑMeta (Facebook) Pixel & Conversions API
We use the Meta (Facebook) Pixel and associated Conversions API to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve the relevance of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram. When you visit our site, pseudonymous information such as page visits, device type, and actions taken may be sent securely to Meta.
- We do not receive your personal Facebook profile or identity. Data is processed by Meta in accordance with Metaโs Data Policy.
- We do not sell or rent this data. It is used solely for legitimate business purposes (e.g., understanding which resources are most helpful and measuring ad effectiveness).
- Our cookie banner (Complianz) allows you to manage consent. In certain regions, tracking is blocked until you accept.
- You can also manage ad preferences in your Facebook settings or via resources like Your Online Choices.
We strive to reach only those genuinely interested in our work. The Pixel helps us avoid irrelevant ads and reduce noise for everyone.
๐คThird-Party Services
We work with trusted partners who meet our high privacy standards.
๐ Calendly (Booking)
Handles appointment scheduling securely with your consent.
๐งEmail & Communications
Manages newsletters and session-related communications (opt-out anytime).
๐ณPayment Processors
Secure, PCI-compliant payment handling. We never store payment details on our servers.
โ๏ธCloud Storage
Encrypted storage for session materials and client information.
โ๏ธMicrosoft Clarity
This website uses Microsoft Clarity, a free analytics tool that helps us understand anonymized visitor behavior to improve user experience.
๐ How Long We Keep Information
๐งพ Insurance & Legal Record Retention
To comply with our professional indemnity and public liability insurance conditions, and with Australian privacy and health-record legislation, we retain client records for the legally required minimum periods below.
- Adults: Records are kept for at least seven (7) years after the final session.
- Minors (under 18): Records are kept until the client turns 25 (7 years after they reach 18), whichever is longer.
- Records include: intake and consent forms, notes, relevant correspondence, and any recordings or reports associated with your sessions.
๐ After the Retention Period
- Secure destruction or de-identification occurs once records are no longer required for the original purpose or legal defence.
- Case studies / book research: only anonymised materials are kept beyond the retention period, unless the client has given explicit written consent to keep identifiable material for that specific purpose.
- Anonymised case study materials: Up to 7 years or until publication is complete (whichever comes first), then reviewed for deletion.
- Payment records: 7 years (tax compliance).
- Legal documents: As required by law.
- Website analytics data: Typically up to 26 months (aggregated).
- Email notification before major changes where practicable
- Website notice for updates
- Clear summary of whatโs changing
- Your explicit consent for significant changes, where required
- Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
- Your local Data Protection Authority (EU residents)
- Relevant privacy regulator in your jurisdiction
๐Case Studies & Educational Use
Extended Retention for Educational and Case Study Purposes: With your written consent, some session materials may be retained longer for research, educational, or publication purposes (e.g., inclusion in a book or teaching materials). These records are carefully anonymised, stored securely, and used only in ways that protect your privacy and honour your story.
๐ผBusiness Records
๐Policy Updates
๐งHow We Notify You
Policy Information
Effective Date: August 2025
Last Updated: August 2025
Version: 1.0
Next Review: August 2026
๐Privacy Questions & Contact
For any privacy-related questions, to exercise your rights, or if you need help with your personal information, contact us at:
๐ง Email: support@animalcommunicationforhealing.com
๐ Location: Queensland, Australia
We aim to respond to privacy enquiries within 48 hours.
๐๏ธRegulatory Bodies
If youโre not satisfied with our response, you can contact:
Thank You for Your Trust
Your willingness to share your personal journey and your animalโs sacred story with us is a profound gift. We honour this trust by protecting your privacy with the same love and care we bring to every aspect of our work.
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