Effective Date: May 16, 2025
Website: https://instituteofnewlife.org/
Organization: Institute of New Life
Founder: Elika Stagg Sr. (“The Legacy Architect”)
1. Overview
The Institute of New Life (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and values your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you access or use our website, services, podcasts, educational content, and digital storefront. By using this Site, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described below.
This Policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), CAN-SPAM Act, and other applicable U.S. federal regulations.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you interact with us—such as by making a purchase, registering for a workshop, subscribing to the podcast, or filling out a contact form—we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Mailing/billing address
- Phone number
- Payment details (processed securely via third-party platforms like Shopify or PayPal)
- Demographic or interest-based details (if voluntarily submitted)
- Messages or questions you submit via forms
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain data through cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and log files:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and actions taken
- Referring URLs
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
- Provide access to podcasts, educational tools, and spiritual resources
- Process orders, donations, and service bookings
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Send updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Enhance the design, functionality, and performance of our Site
- Improve our spiritual services and content offerings
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under applicable U.S. and California laws, we process your data:
- With your explicit consent
- To fulfill contractual obligations (e.g., processing orders or bookings)
- Based on our legitimate interest to improve and protect our services
- To comply with legal requirements
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, Shopify, Fiverr, event registration tools)
- Payment processors for secure transactions
- Regulatory or legal authorities if required by law, subpoena, or to protect our legal rights
- Partners or sponsors only with your direct, informed consent
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze website traffic
- Store user preferences
- Customize content and offers
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.
7. Your Rights Under California Law (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect and how it’s used
- Request access to or a copy of your personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data (with some lawful exceptions)
- Correct inaccurate information
- Opt out of any future sale or sharing of personal data (we currently do not sell data)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, email: elika@instituteofnewlife.org with the subject line “Privacy Request – California Resident.”
8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child has submitted personal data, we will promptly delete that information. Parents or guardians may contact us to request deletion.
9. Email & Communication Preferences (CAN-SPAM)
We may send you emails about new content, upcoming events, or product launches. You may opt out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email.
We will:
- Never use false or misleading headers or subjects
- Identify messages as advertisements when required
- Include our contact address in emails
- Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests promptly
10. Security of Your Data
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- SSL encryption on all transactions
- Secure third-party platforms for payment and bookings
- Internal access restrictions and staff confidentiality
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Use at your own risk.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may include links to external platforms (e.g., Spotify, YouTube, Shopify, Fiverr). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies separately.
12. International Users
This website is operated in the United States. If you are accessing the Site from outside the U.S., you acknowledge that your information will be transferred and processed in the U.S.
13. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
📧 elika@instituteofnewlife.org
📞 (760) 223-9563
📍 Desert Hot Springs, CA
🌐 https://instituteofnewlife.org/