Privacy Policy
Earth School – https://earthschool.world
Effective Date: [2nd of April 2025)]
At Earth School, we deeply honor your personal sovereignty and privacy. Our online space is a sanctuary for inner growth and higher learning — and we are committed to handling your personal information with mindfulness, care, and global legal compliance.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data. It includes provisions for users in the European Union (GDPR), United Kingdom (UK-GDPR), United States (including CCPA), Canada (PIPEDA), Australia, and other regions where privacy protection is required by law.
- Who We Are
Earth School is a spiritual learning platform at https://earthschool.world, offering teachings, courses, and resources to support your spiritual path.
Data Controller Contact:
📧 info@earthschool.world
- What Personal Data We Collect
We collect two main types of information:
- Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name and email (e.g., newsletter sign-up, course registration)
- Payment information (processed by secure third-party platforms)
- Personal messages or responses to surveys
- Optional spiritual preferences or goals (if offered and submitted)
- Automatically Collected Data
- IP address, browser/device type, time zone
- Site usage data (pages visited, session duration)
- Country/general location (not precise GPS data)
- Cookies and tracking data (see Section 6)
- How We Use Your Information
We process your information for spiritually and legally aligned purposes:
- To provide you access to courses, services, and resources
- To send you newsletters, meditations, and updates (with consent)
- To respond to questions, feedback, or requests
- To improve our website experience
- To comply with tax, financial, and legal obligations
We never sell your data, and we share only with trusted partners necessary to deliver our services (see Section 7).
- Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & International Standards)
We process your data under these lawful bases:
- Consent – When you voluntarily opt in (e.g., subscribing to emails)
- Contractual Necessity – For purchases or service delivery
- Legal Obligation – For accounting, legal claims, or compliance
- Legitimate Interest – For improving services or protecting the platform
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting info@earthschool.world.
- Your Privacy Rights by Region
Depending on your location, you may have enhanced privacy rights:
- European Union & EEA (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
- Restrict or object to processing
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- United Kingdom (UK-GDPR)
UK residents have the same rights as EU citizens under UK-specific data laws, enforced by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
- United States (California – CCPA/CPRA)
California residents may:
- Request disclosure of collected personal information
- Request deletion of their data
- Opt out of “sale” (we do not sell data)
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Exercise rights without discrimination
We will verify your identity before fulfilling any request.
- Canada (PIPEDA)
Canadian users have the right to:
- Access and correct personal data
- Withdraw consent
- File complaints with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
- Australia (Privacy Act 1988)
Australian users can:
- Request access or correction of data
- Complain about breaches of the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
- Contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
- Other Countries
We aim to comply with any applicable local data protection regulations, including those in New Zealand, Brazil (LGPD), South Africa (POPIA), and others where our users may reside.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze site traffic and improve usability
- Remember your preferences
- Track engagement with our offerings
You can control cookies via your browser settings or opt out through tools like Google’s Ads Settings or cookie banners if implemented.
- Third-Party Services
We partner with select service providers who may process your data, including:
- Email platforms (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.)
- Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal — PCI-compliant)
- Learning platforms (Teachable, Kajabi, or other LMS systems)
- Analytics tools (Google Analytics, privacy settings available)
These partners operate under data protection agreements and can only access your data as needed for specific services.
- Data Transfers (International)
If you are outside the United States, your data may be transferred and processed in the U.S. We use legal mechanisms such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU/UK data transfers
- Adequacy decisions (e.g., for Canada, New Zealand)
- Only working with GDPR-compliant platforms when applicable
- Data Retention
We keep personal data for as long as necessary:
- To fulfill services or subscriptions
- To comply with legal/tax obligations
- Until you request deletion
Inactive users’ data is securely deleted or anonymized after a reasonable period.
- Data Security
We take data security seriously. Measures include:
- SSL encryption
- Secure password-protected systems
- Limited access to sensitive data
- Working with secure, vetted third-party tools
While no system is 100% immune, we strive to protect your data at all levels.
- Children’s Privacy
Earth School is not directed at children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover such data has been submitted, we will promptly delete it.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our services evolve or laws change. We will notify you via the website and update the “Effective Date” above. Continued use of Earth School after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
- Contact Us
To exercise your rights, ask questions, or submit feedback, please contact:
Earth School
📧 info@earthschool.world
