PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Guardians of Eden, a private membership association, doing business as Eden World (“Association,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and protects information obtained through our website, digital platforms, communications, and membership activities.
By accessing our website or participating in any offering, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
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INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Information You Provide Directly
• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Billing information
• Account login credentials
• Communications submitted through forms or email
• Comments or content posted publicly
B. Payment Information
Payments are processed through third-party processors including Stripe, PayPal, and Venmo. We do not store full credit card numbers. Payment processors maintain their own privacy policies governing your information.
C. Automatically Collected Information
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Referring URLs
• Time and date of visit
We may use tracking technologies including cookies, Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics, and similar tools.
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HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We use collected information to:
• Provide membership access and services
• Process payments
• Deliver communications and newsletters
• Administer membership tiers
• Improve website functionality
• Conduct analytics
• Maintain internal records
• Enforce our agreements
We may use email marketing software, including Ontraport, to manage communications and membership information.
We process information based on consent, contractual necessity, legitimate business interests, and compliance with legal obligations, as applicable.
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PUBLIC CONTENT
If you post comments or content in public areas of our website or community platforms, that content may be visible to others.
You are responsible for the content you choose to share publicly.
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COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytics data.
These tools may include Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics, and other third-party services.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though certain features of the website may not function properly.
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THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS
We use third-party service providers to assist in operating our website and membership infrastructure, including payment processing and email communication platforms.
These providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their functions and are governed by their own privacy policies.
Some service providers may process data outside your state or country of residence. By using our services, you acknowledge that information may be transferred across jurisdictions.
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INFORMATION SHARING
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information.
We may disclose information:
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect the rights or safety of the Association
• In connection with fraud prevention
• As required by law
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ACCOUNT SECURITY
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login credentials and for all activity occurring under your account.
We are not responsible for unauthorized access resulting from your failure to safeguard your credentials.
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DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security or uninterrupted platform availability.
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DATA RETENTION
We retain information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations, and to enforce our agreements.
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YOUR CHOICES
You may:
• Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link
• Request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us
Certain information may be retained as required for legal or administrative purposes.
California residents may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws.
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CHILDREN
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of eighteen (18). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
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CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The effective date above indicates the most recent revision.
Continued use of our website or participation in membership activities constitutes acceptance of any updates.
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CONTACT
For privacy-related inquiries, contact:
Guardians of Eden,
doing business as Eden World
love @ edenworld.org
1065 SW 8th St #569
Miami, FL 33130
