Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 2026
Who we are
Our website address is: https://healingenergyconnect.com
Plain‑Language Summary
Your privacy matters. I only collect the information you choose to share, and I use it solely to communicate with you, support your experience on the site, and keep things running smoothly. I don’t sell your data, I don’t use advertising trackers, and I keep everything as simple and respectful as possible.
The details below explain how information is collected, used, and protected.
1. Information You Provide
Comments
When you leave a comment on the site, the information you enter—along with your IP address and browser details—is collected to help prevent spam and maintain site security.
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized version of your email may be shared with their service to confirm your profile. Their privacy policy is available at automattic.com/privacy. Once your comment is approved, your profile image becomes visible next to your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, please avoid including photos with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download images and extract that information.
2. Cookies
Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies. This is simply for convenience, so you don’t have to re‑enter your details next time. These cookies last for one year.
Login Cookies
If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie checks whether your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and disappears when you close your browser.
When you log in, several cookies are set to remember your login and display preferences.
- Login cookies last for two days
- Display settings cookies last for one year
- “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
Editor Cookies
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be stored in your browser. It contains no personal information and only notes the ID of the post you edited. It expires after one day.
3. Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the other website directly.
These external sites may collect data, use cookies, include third‑party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content—especially if you are logged into their platform.
4. Who we share your data with
. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
5. How long do we retain your data
Comments: Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely, to allow follow‑up comments to be recognized and approved automatically.
User Accounts (if applicable): If you register on the site, your profile information is stored as long as your account remains active. You can view, edit, or delete your information at any time (except your username). Administrators can also access and update this information.
6. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request:
- A copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
7. Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam‑detection service to keep the site safe and free of harmful content.
8. Additional Information About Your Privacy
Forms (SureForms)
When you submit a form, the information you provide—such as your name, email, or message—is used only to respond to your inquiry or provide services. It is not shared for marketing or advertising.
Hosting & Security
The website is hosted by a third‑party provider that may log basic technical data to maintain performance and security.
No Advertising Trackers
This site does not use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or similar advertising tools at this time. If this changes, the policy will be updated before any tracking begins.
9. Children’s Privacy
This site is intended for adults. I do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
10. Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically. The effective date will always reflect the most recent version.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, you can reach out through the contact form on the website.