Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://thesacredrunes.com

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from visitors and users of thesacredrunes.com

Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our website, you may voluntarily provide personal information by completing forms, registering for an account, subscribing to newsletters, making purchases, leaving comments, or contacting us for support. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing and billing addresses, payment details, and any other information you choose to provide. By submitting this information, you consent to its collection, use, and storage as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect certain technical and usage information when you visit our website. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, access times, and links clicked. We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies for analytics, security, and to enhance your browsing experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, this may affect the functionality of some website features.

 Information Collected by Plugins

Our website uses a range of plugins (including but not limited to security, analytics, e-commerce, learning management, and marketing tools) that may collect, process, or store personal and technical data. Examples include spam prevention, user authentication, purchase processing, and course progress tracking. The data collected by these plugins is governed by their respective privacy policies, and we strive to use only reputable and compliant plugins. We are not responsible for the practices of plugin providers.

Information Collected by Third-Party Services

We may embed or integrate third-party services (such as payment processors, scheduling tools, newsletter providers, or media content) that collect data directly from you or through your interaction with their content. These third parties may use cookies, tracking technologies, or collect data such as your IP address and usage patterns. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services for details on their data collection and use practices. We are not liable for the data handling practices of these external providers.

Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Our specific retention periods are as follows: Customer Accounts & Personal Data: Most personal data is retained for two (2) years from your last interaction with the website, after which it is securely deleted. Order Records: Information related to completed purchases is retained for seven (7) years to fulfill tax, accounting, and legal reporting requirements. Marketing & Communications: Data for newsletter subscribers and contact form inquiries (managed via Brevo) is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Your Rights: We have deletion requests enabled. You may request the removal of your personal data at any time by contacting us at illumination@thesacredrunes.com , subject to our legal requirement to maintain financial records.

User-Generated Content

If you post comments, reviews, or other content on our website, we collect and may display this information publicly. Please be aware that by sharing sensitive personal information in public areas of the site, the information may become visible to others and is no longer private. We cannot guarantee that others will not view, copy, or use any information you choose to disclose publicly. Please be mindful to share only information you are comfortable with others viewing.

Communication Data

We retain records of any correspondence you send us, including but not limited to, support requests, inquiries, or feedback. This information may be used to respond to your requests, improve our services, and maintain records for legal or administrative purposes.

How We Use the Information

We use the information collected on thesacredrunes.com for purposes including, but not limited to

Providing and Operating Our Website and Services

This includes, but is not limited to, processing contact form submissions, managing user accounts, handling comments, course registrations, purchases, and newsletter subscriptions.

Communicating with You

We may use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, send confirmations, provide customer support, deliver newsletters, updates, marketing materials, and important notifications.

Personalizing and Improving Your Experience

We analyze site usage and user interactions, including but not limited to, optimizing our content, layout, features, and ensuring the website meets your needs and preferences.

Managing Marketing, Promotions, and Events

Your information may be used for, including but not limited to, administering giveaways, surveys, promotional offers, and sending relevant communications if you have opted in.

Ensuring Website Security and Preventing Abuse

We use anti-spam, security, and performance plugins to detect, prevent, and address technical issues, unauthorized access, and malicious activity.

Complying with Legal and Regulatory Obligations

We retain certain records as required by law and may use your data to, including but not limited to, enforce our terms, resolve disputes, and protect our legal rights.

Working with Trusted Third-Party Service Providers

Your information may be shared with vendors, including but not limited to, payment processors, email providers, or analytics services, only as needed to deliver our services, and always under agreements that protect your privacy. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Any data sharing is limited to what is necessary for the operation and improvement of our website and services, or as required by law.

Consent for Data Collection and Usage

By participating in questionnaires, polls, surveys, submitting information through this website, or interacting with any features or content, you consent to the collection and use of your responses and data for marketing, research, and other business purposes. Your information will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws. We respect your privacy and will not share personal data with third parties except as described in this Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

thesacredrunes.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, including but not limited to, web beacons, pixels, and local storage, to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and provide essential features. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our website.

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function properly, including but not limited to, enabling navigation, authentication, and access to secure areas.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our site, including but not limited to, collecting information such as pages visited, time spent, referring websites, and user interactions. Examples may include Google Analytics (including when enabled via Google Site Kit), Jetpack Stats, and Google Tag Manager.

Functionality Cookies

Support features including but not limited to, contact forms, newsletters, course progress, and appointment scheduling, through plugins such as Contact Form 7, Sensei LMS, WooCommerce, and others.

Marketing and Performance Cookies

Used by tools including but not limited to RafflePress Lite and Brevo to manage popups, promotions, giveaways, and email marketing.

Security Cookies

Used by anti-spam and security plugins, including but not limited to, Akismet and Jetpack, to protect the website from spam, abuse, and unauthorized access.

Cookie Management

Cookie management on thesacredrunes.com is provided by Complianz | GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent, which helps us log user preferences and maintain compliance with privacy regulations. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

By using our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We may update our use of cookies and tracking technologies from time to time, including but not limited to, adding, removing, or modifying plugins and third-party services. Any significant changes to data collection practices will be reflected in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collected by Plugins and Third-Party Tools

Our website utilizes a variety of plugins and third-party tools to enhance functionality, user experience, and security. These may collect, process, or store personal and technical data, including but not limited to

Security and Anti-Spam Plugins

Plugins such as Akismet and Jetpack may collect and analyze data including IP addresses, user agent information, and content of form submissions to prevent spam and unauthorized access.

Analytics and Performance Plugins

Tools like Google Analytics, Jetpack, and LiteSpeed Cache may collect data such as pages visited, user interactions, device information, and anonymized IP addresses to help us understand and improve website performance.

E-commerce and Payment Plugins

WooCommerce and integrated payment processors may collect data necessary for processing orders, managing accounts, and completing transactions, including names, addresses, payment details, and order history.

Marketing, Newsletter, and Popup Tools

Plugins such as Brevo and RafflePress Lite may collect email addresses, names, and interaction data to manage marketing communications, giveaways, and newsletters.

Learning Management and Course Plugins

Sensei LMS may collect information related to course registration, user progress, and account details.

Functionality and Consent Plugins

Contact Form 7 processes information submitted through forms, while Complianz | GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent manages cookie preferences and records user consent.

Other Plugins

Additional plugins may be used for site management, display, or user experience enhancements. We strive to use only reputable plugins and regularly review their privacy practices.

Third-Party Services

Embedded content or integrated third-party services (including but not limited to, videos, scheduling tools, and external payment gateways) may collect data directly from you or through your interaction with their content. These services are governed by their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data handling practices.

Please review the privacy policies of all third-party providers for more information about their data collection and processing practices.

Payments

We accept payments through third-party processors, including but not limited to, PayPal, Stripe, and WooCommerce Payments. When you make a purchase, your payment information (such as credit card number, billing address, and contact details) is securely processed by these providers. We do not store your complete payment details on our servers. Please review the privacy policies of our payment partners for more information:

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and employ a range of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to help protect your data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security measures include, but are not limited to

Secure Server Environments

All sensitive data is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and stored in secure databases accessible only by authorized personnel.

Regular Updates and Monitoring

We routinely update our website software, plugins, and security protocols to address potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Security and Anti-Spam Plugins

We use reputable plugins to monitor, detect, and block malicious activity, spam, and unauthorized access attempts.

Access Controls

Personal data is accessible only to staff or trusted service providers who need it to perform their duties, all of whom are required to maintain confidentiality.

Data Minimization and Retention

We only collect and retain personal data necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy and securely delete or anonymize data when it is no longer needed.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information and respond promptly to any security incidents, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and take appropriate precautions when sharing information online. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately using the information provided below.

User Rights

As a user of thesacredrunes.com, you have important rights regarding your personal information, including but not limited to

Access

You have the right to request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and to receive a copy of that data.

Correction

You may ask us to correct or update any personal information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. If you have an account on thesacredrunes.com, you can also log in and update certain information yourself through your account settings. For other types of data, please contact us to request corrections.

Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)

You may request the deletion of your personal data from our records, subject to certain legal exceptions (such as compliance with tax or regulatory obligations). Please note that if you request deletion of your personal data, you may lose access to certain features or services that require that information.

Restriction of Processing

You can request that we temporarily or permanently stop processing all or some of your personal data if you believe it is inaccurate, unlawfully processed, or no longer needed. During this period, we will store your data but will not use it for most purposes until the issue is resolved, unless required by law.

Objection to Processing

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data for specific purposes, including but not limited to direct marketing or profiling. Profiling refers to the automated processing of personal data to evaluate certain aspects about you, such as your preferences, interests, or behavior (for example, to send you targeted offers or content). If you object, we will stop processing your data for those purposes unless we have compelling legitimate grounds to continue, such as fulfilling contractual obligations, complying with legal requirements, or defending against legal claims. In such cases, our reasons for continuing will outweigh your rights and interests, and we will inform you of our decision.

Data Portability

Where applicable, you may request a copy of your personal data that you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You can also ask us to transfer this data directly to another service provider, where technically feasible.

Withdrawal of Consent

If you have given consent for us to use your personal data (for example, for receiving newsletters or marketing communications), you may withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place before your withdrawal. Some services or features may no longer be available if you withdraw your consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. We will respond promptly, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Information section below. For your security, we may need to verify your identity and request additional information before fulfilling your request.

We are committed to responding to all valid requests in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Please note that certain requests may be subject to legal, regulatory, or contractual restrictions, and we may be unable to fulfill them in full where such obligations apply. If we are unable to comply with your request, we will provide you with the reasons for our decision.

WordPress-Specific and Additional Information

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here . After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party services for more information.

Microphone and Camera Access

Certain features of thesacredrunes.com may request access to your device’s microphone and/or camera (for example, during live events, video calls, or interactive sessions). Access is granted only with your explicit permission and is limited to the duration of the session or event. Once you leave the event, close the relevant feature, or revoke permission, access to your microphone and camera ends automatically. We do not record or store audio or video from your device unless you are explicitly notified and provide consent.

Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service and may also be processed by third-party plugins as described in this Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us here . We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.