Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AstroWhispers ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website astrowhispers.com (the "Site") and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

• Name and email address (when creating an account)
• Birth date, time, and location (for astrological calculations)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Communications you send to us

Information Automatically Collected

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our Site
• Referring website addresses
• Cookie and usage data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide personalized astrological readings and horoscopes
• Process your payments and manage subscriptions
• Send you updates about your horoscopes (with your consent)
• Improve our services and user experience
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following situations:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to respond to legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic and usage
• Personalize advertisements through Google AdSense

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.

6. Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Stripe

We use Stripe for payment processing. Your payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe and is not stored on our servers. Please review Stripe's Privacy Policy for more information.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Birth chart data is retained as long as you maintain an account with us.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal information
• Correct or update your personal information
• Delete your account and personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Disable cookies through your browser settings
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@astrowhispers.com.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

15. Consent

By using our Site, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.