privacy & confidentiality

PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY

1. Private Membership Notice

Heartbeat Awakening operates strictly as a Private Members Association (PMA). By engaging with our projects, services, and offerings, you acknowledge that you are entering into a private, contractual relationship with the Association and agree to abide by its bylaws and principles.

2. Confidentiality of Contributions & Participation

• All interactions, contributions, and participation in the Association are considered private and confidential.

• Information shared by members, participants, or contributors is never disclosed publicly or sold to third parties.

• Personal and financial information is used exclusively for the purpose of supporting the Association’s mission, services, and projects.
  
  

3. Data Collection & Use

We may collect the following information for record-keeping and membership purposes:

• Name, email, and contact details.

• Voluntary contribution details (amount, designation, or project supported).

• Relevant information shared during Association activities (e.g., events, workshops, consultations).
  
  

This information is held privately and is used only to maintain accurate records of membership and contributions.

4. Digital Privacy & Security

• All digital records are stored securely, with restricted access to designated Association members.

• Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, crypto wallets, bank accounts) is facilitated through secure platforms. The Association does not store full payment card details.

• We take reasonable measures to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of information.
  
  

5. Member & Guest Responsibilities

By participating in this Association, you agree:

• Not to share or disclose private Association records, documents, or communications outside of the private domain without consent.

• To honor the confidentiality of other members, their contributions, and their participation.

6. Legal & Jurisdiction Notice

As a Private Members Association, all interactions are governed under private association law and contract, not public law. Participation in the Association, its projects, and its contributions are considered private transactions between members and are not subject to public regulatory oversight.

7. Consent

By checking the opt-in box and/or proceeding with a contribution, or participating in Association offerings, you affirm:

• That you understand you are engaging in a private association relationship.

• That you accept the terms of this Privacy & Confidentiality Policy.

• That you consent to the private use of your information as described above.