Privacy Policy
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Effective Date: 08/25/2025
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At Stargate Healing & Hypnosis LLC (“Stargate,” “we,” “our,” “us”), your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you engage with our services. By booking a session, completing forms, or interacting with Stargate, you consent to the practices outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
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Contact details (name, email address, phone number).
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Intake form information (background, goals, history relevant to your session).
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Session data, including audio recordings (if agreed upon).
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Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers such as Stripe, PayPal, or Wix — we do not store credit card numbers).
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Communication records (emails, texts, or phone correspondence with you).
2. How We Collect Information
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Directly from you, through forms, emails, calls, or during sessions.
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Automatically through our website (basic data such as email signup, cookies, or analytics).
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Through third-party platforms when payments or scheduling are completed.
3. How We Store & Protect Your Data
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Practitioner records: Client intake forms are printed and stored securely in locked files. Digital copies are deleted once printed.
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Audio recordings: Stored digitally with password protection; used only for transformation audios or personal reflection.
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Independent practitioners: Each hypnotherapist working with Stargate is independently responsible for securely handling their own client records and data in accordance with confidentiality standards. While we require confidentiality agreements, Stargate cannot guarantee the storage process used by independent practitioners.
4. How Long We Retain Information
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Client files and intake forms are typically kept for up to 7 years, unless requested otherwise (in accordance with standard wellness recordkeeping).
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Audio recordings may be deleted once no longer needed, unless requested to be retained by the client.
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Marketing or testimonial consent remains valid until revoked in writing.
5. Social Media & Testimonial Consent
Through our intake form, you may choose to opt in or opt out of allowing Stargate to use parts of your story for educational or promotional purposes.
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If you opt in: Your testimonial, story, or non-identifiable excerpts of your session may be shared on our website, social media, or YouTube. Your real name, face, and any identifying details will never be shared. Audio clips may be used only with identifying information removed or altered.
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If you opt out: No part of your session will be shared publicly.
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Opt-in consent can be revoked at any time by emailing us at stargatehealinghypnosis@gmail.com.
6. How We Use Your Information
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To schedule and deliver hypnotherapy sessions.
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To create your personalized transformation audio.
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To respond to inquiries or support requests.
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For internal recordkeeping and administrative purposes.
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If you opted in, for educational or marketing purposes (with anonymity maintained).
7. Sharing Information
Your information will never be sold or rented. We may only share information:
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If required by law (e.g., court order, legal obligation).
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If there is risk of harm to yourself or others.
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If fraud, crime, or abuse of minors is suspected.
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With your explicit written consent (e.g., a doctor or healthcare provider requesting a report).
8. Your Rights As A Client
You have the right to:
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Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
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Request corrections if your information is inaccurate.
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Request deletion of your data, where legally permissible.
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Revoke previously given consent for social media/testimonial use.
9. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Wix) for payments and scheduling. These providers process your data securely and in compliance with their own privacy policies. Stargate is not responsible for third-party practices outside of our control.
10. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. Clients will always be able to view the latest version on our website. Continued use of our services after changes means you accept the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: stargatehealinghypnosis@gmail.com