Privacy and Data Collection Policy
This privacy policy applies to the spiritual teacher Matthew Thomas Baker and the Institute for Nondual Shamanism, found at matthewthomasbaker.com. This policy will explain how matthewthomasbaker.com uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website.
Privacy Policy
What data do we collect?
Matthew Thomas Baker collects the following data:
- Personal identification information: name, email address.
How do we collect your data?
You directly provide Matthew Thomas Baker with most of the data we collect. We collect data and process data when you:
- Subscribe to our mailing list. Our email sign-up process requires a GDPR Agreement check box to confirm you wish to receive communications from us.
How will we use your data?
Matthew Thomas Baker collects your data so that we can:
- Email you information about upcoming events, workshops, and talks.
How do we store your data?
Matthew Thomas Baker uses WPForms Lite to collect your data. WPForms Lite does not save your information on matthewthomasbaker.com. All data is securely stored on a Gmail server. Here are Gmail’s security precautions.
Matthew Thomas Baker will keep your name and email address indefinitely 1) to communicate with you until you choose to unsubscribe and 2) for analytical purposes unless you request we delete your information.
If you would like to unsubscribe from our mailing list, simply reply to an email stating your wish to unsubscribe. Or, contact us at our email: mysticwizard33 [at] gmail [dot] com.
What are your data protection rights?
Matthew Thomas Baker would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
The right to access – You have the right to request Matthew Thomas Baker provide for copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
The right to rectification – You have the right to request that Matthew Thomas Baker correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that Matthew Thomas Baker complete the information you believe is incomplete.
The right to erasure – You have the right to request that Matthew Thomas Baker erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that Matthew Thomas Baker restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to Matthew Thomas Baker’s processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to data portability – You have the right to request that Matthew Thomas Baker transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our email: mysticwizard33 [at] gmail [dot] com.
In the event of a data breach, Matthew Thomas Baker will contact you via email.
Cookie Policy
About this cookie policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use, i.e. the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to control the cookie preferences.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, understand how the website performs, and analyze what works and where it needs improvement.
How do we use cookies?
As with most online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.
The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs and how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and generally providing you with a better user experience, including speeding up your future interactions with our website.
What types of cookies do we use?
Essential: Some cookies are essential for you to be able to experience the full functionality of our site. They enable us to maintain user sessions and prevent any security threats. They do not collect or store any personal information. An example of essential cookies are those that allow you to log in to your account on a retail website, add products to a shopping cart, and checkout securely.
Functional: These are the cookies that help certain non-essential functionalities on our website. These functionalities include embedding content like videos or sharing content from the website on social media platforms.
Preferences: These cookies help us store your settings and browsing preferences like language preferences so that you have a better, more efficient experience on future visits to the website.
The list below details the cookies used in our website.
Cookie | Description |
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cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". |
viewed_cookie_policy | The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |
How can I control the cookie preferences ?
Should you decide to change your preferences later in your browsing session, you can click on the “Manage Consent” button located on the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. This will enable you to view the consent notice, and you can update your preferences or withdraw your consent entirely.
In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block or delete the cookies.