Privacy Policy

Dolphin Star Temple ("DST," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. It applies to visitors worldwide and is intended to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Who we are

Dolphin Star Temple is a California Religious Corporation and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For the purposes of the GDPR, DST is the "data controller" of your personal information.

Contact: Dolphin Star Temple, P.O. Box 143, Dunsmuir, CA 96025, USA · DST@DolphinStarTemple.org

2. Information we collect

We collect only the information needed to provide our services:

• Information you give us: your name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter, request the free meditation, or contact us), and the content of any message or session-match request you submit.
• Purchase information: when you buy products through our shop, our payment processors (PayPal and Stripe) collect and process your payment details. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.
• Automatically collected information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and similar analytics data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7).

3. How we use your information

• To send you the free meditation and, if you consent, our newsletter and event announcements.
• To process and fulfill your orders for books, recordings, crystals, and online programs.
• To respond to your inquiries and, where you request it, to connect you with an independent Certified Practitioner or Teacher.
• To operate, maintain, and improve our website.
• To comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Legal bases for processing (GDPR)

Where the GDPR applies, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent — for sending marketing emails and non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time.
• Contract — to fulfill purchases you make.
• Legitimate interests — to operate and secure our website and respond to inquiries.
• Legal obligation — to comply with applicable law.

5. How we share information

We share personal information only with trusted third parties that help us operate, and only as necessary:

• Payment processors (PayPal, Stripe) — to process purchases.
• Email service provider — to deliver the meditation, newsletter, and transactional emails.
• Website & analytics providers (e.g., our hosting provider, Google Analytics, Google Fonts, and embedded YouTube content) — to operate and understand use of the site.
• Independent Practitioners & Teachers — only when you request to be matched (see Section 6).
• Legal authorities — where required by law.

6. Practitioner & teacher directory

DST maintains a directory of independent Certified Practitioners and Teachers. If you submit a session-match request, we will share the information you provide (such as your name, email, location, and stated needs) with the relevant independent practitioner or teacher so they can contact you. These practitioners and teachers are independent third parties and process your information under their own responsibility. DST is not a party to any session or training you arrange with them.

7. Cookies & tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember your preferences, and understand site usage. You can control non-essential cookies through our cookie banner and your browser settings. For details, see our Cookies Policy.

8. Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law (for example, tax and accounting records for purchases). Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe.

9. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent at any time.
• Request a portable copy of your data.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU) or exercise CCPA rights (California), including the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at DST@DolphinStarTemple.org. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in each email.

10. International data transfers

DST is based in the United States. If you access our services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. and other countries where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this policy.

11. Children's privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

12. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be posted on this page.

14. Contact us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
Dolphin Star Temple · P.O. Box 143, Dunsmuir, CA 96025, USA · DST@DolphinStarTemple.org