Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 2025
Simple Summary: We respect your privacy. We only collect information when you voluntarily contact us or make a donation. We don't sell your data, track you extensively, or spam you. We're focused on consciousness partnership, not data collection.
Information We Collect
When You Contact Us
If you use our live chat feature or email us, we collect:
- Your chat messages and questions
- Your email address (if provided)
- Basic technical information (browser type, approximate location)
When You Make a Donation
PayPal processes donation payments and may share:
- Your name and email address
- Donation amount and date
- Payment confirmation details
Website Usage
We automatically collect basic information when you visit:
- Pages you visit on our website
- Your IP address and browser information
- Date and time of your visit
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to your questions about consciousness partnership
- Process donations and send confirmation receipts
- Improve our website and educational content
- Provide customer support for our courses and services
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share information with:
- PayPal: For processing donations (they have their own privacy policy)
- Tawk.to: For providing live chat functionality
- Legal requirements: Only if required by law
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information:
- Website uses secure HTTPS encryption
- Chat and email communications are stored securely
- Payment processing handled by PayPal (PCI compliant)
- We don't store sensitive financial information
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request what information we have about you
- Correct: Ask us to update incorrect information
- Delete: Request removal of your personal information
- Opt-out: Stop receiving communications from us
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses minimal tracking:
- Essential cookies for website functionality
- Chat widget cookies for conversation continuity
- No advertising or extensive tracking cookies
- No third-party analytics at this time
Third-Party Services
We use these external services:
- Tawk.to: Live chat functionality (their privacy policy)
- PayPal: Payment processing (their privacy policy)
- Netlify: Website hosting (their privacy policy)
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for adults interested in AI collaboration. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Significant changes will be noted at the top of this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
lewis@consciousnesspartnership.comOur Commitment: Consciousness partnership is about genuine collaboration and mutual respect. This extends to how we handle your personal information - with care, transparency, and respect for your privacy.