Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 15, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Hidden Path Human Design (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or make a purchase from our website https://www.hiddenpathhumandesign.ca (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your data is secure. If you are a resident of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), this Privacy Policy also explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information from users of the Site:

a. Personal Information:

When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or engage in certain activities on the Site (e.g., submitting forms for astrology or human design readings), we may collect personal information, such as:
-Name
-Email address
-Phone number (optional)
-Birthday
-Birth place
-Birth time
-Any other information you provide voluntarily

b. Automatically Collected Information:

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
-IP address
-Browser type
-Operating system
-Cookies and tracking technologies  

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
-Consent: Where you have provided your consent. For example, subscribing to a newsletter, submitting information for readings.
-Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract. For example, providing astrology or human design services.
-Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, analyze user behavior, and market relevant content to you.
-Legal Obligations: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information in the following ways:
-To provide and improve our services.
-To communicate with you, including sending newsletters and promotional content if you have subscribed.
-To provide astrology readings, human design charts, or other related content based on your personal data. For example, birthday, birthplace, birth time.
-To respond to inquiries or provide customer support.
-To analyze usage and trends to improve user experience.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers for the following purposes:
-Website hosting and maintenance.
-Email communications (e.g., newsletters).
-Analytics tools to track and improve the performance of our Site.
-Third-party astrology or human design software for the purposes of generating personalized readings or charts (if applicable). For example,
 Genetic Matrix, Neutrino Design, etc.
If we transfer your data outside of the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your data.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws. If you wish to request the deletion of or rectification to your data, please contact us at info@hiddenpathhumandesign.ca.

6. GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
-Right of Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data and obtain a copy of it.
-Right to Rectification: You can request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
-Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw your consent.
-Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request a restriction on the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
-Right to Data Portability: You can request that we provide your personal data to you or a third party in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
-Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other legitimate interests.
-Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your data, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@hiddenpathhumandesign.ca.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize your preferences and tailor content accordingly. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to use certain features on the Site.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no online data transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

9. Data Transfers Outside the EU

If we transfer your personal data outside the EU/EEA, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms, are in place to protect your data in accordance with the GDPR.

10. Complaints

If you believe that our processing of your personal data violates the GDPR or your privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU country where you reside.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on the Site. We encourage you to review this page regularly for updates.