Privacy policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to School of Psychedelics ("we," "our," "us"), currently operated under Inspired by Alchemy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website (schoolofpsychedelics.com), our learning management systems, and all related services.

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website and services.

2. Information we collect

We collect different types of personal information, including:

Personal information you provide:

• For Free Training or Newsletter: Email address
• For Certification Applications and Course Enrollments:
  
  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Location (city & country)
  • Current occupation
  • Professional credentials
  • Financial readiness (if applying for certification)
  • Personal statements and application responses
  • Other details submitted in applications or inquiry forms

Automatically collected data:

• IP address
• Device and browser type
• Cookies and tracking technologies
• Website usage data (via Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and other similar tools)
• Location data (country/region level only)
• Referring websites
• Time spent on pages
• Interaction with advertisements
• Form completion and abandonment data

Payment information:

We do not store payment information directly. All transactions are processed securely by third-party payment providers such as Stripe, PayPal, or our learning management systems. These providers may collect additional information for transaction processing and fraud prevention.

Course participation data:

• Course progress and completion status
• Quiz scores and assessment results
• Participation in discussions and forums
• Feedback provided on courses and instructors
• User-generated content submitted for assignments

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as health information, religious beliefs, or political opinions. Users are advised not to submit sensitive personal details via forms or in discussion forums.

3. How we use your information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide access to free training, certification applications, and educational content
• Account Management: To create and manage user accounts in our learning management systems
• Transaction Processing: To process payments for courses, retreats, and services
• Communications: To send essential communications about courses, retreats, or services you've registered for
• Marketing: To send newsletters and marketing emails about our offerings (you can opt out at any time)
• Analytics: To analyze website performance, course effectiveness, and improve user experience
• Advertising: To run targeted advertising campaigns on Meta, Google, and other platforms
• Community Building: To facilitate interactions among students and between students and instructors
• Business Operations: To improve our educational offerings and business processes
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

We process your information based on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent
• Performance of our contract with you
• Our legitimate business interests
• Compliance with legal obligations

4. Data sharing & third-party services

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with trusted third parties:

Service providers:

• Learning Management System (Kajabi) — for course delivery and student management
• Email Marketing Provider (Flodesk) — for sending newsletters and course updates
• Analytics & Advertising Partners (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and other similar tools) — to track website performance and run advertising campaigns
• Payment Processors (Stripe, PayPal) — to securely process transactions
• Communication Tools (WhatsApp, Zoom, and other video conferencing tools) — for live sessions, virtual meetings, and student communications
• Form Collection Tools (Google Forms, Airtable) — for collecting application information
• Cloud Storage Providers — for secure storage of application materials, submissions, and records
• Future CRM systems — for maintaining student records as our organization grows

Legal requirements:

We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Business transfers:

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as a business asset. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

Third-party providers have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them for further details.

5. Your rights & choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access & Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: You can ask us to update or correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting info@schoolofpsychedelics.com.
• Restriction: You can request that we temporarily or permanently stop processing certain personal data.
• Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
• Marketing Preferences: You can opt out of promotional emails using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
• Cookie Controls: You can disable cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner.

Please note that some of these rights may be limited where we have compelling legitimate grounds or legal obligations to process your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@schoolofpsychedelics.com. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request in a timely manner.

6. Cookies & tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, track site traffic, and serve targeted ads. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality, authentication, and security
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits
• Analytics Cookies: Used to analyze website traffic and usage patterns (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)
• Advertising Cookies: Used for remarketing and targeted ads on Google, Meta, etc.
• Third-Party Cookies: Placed by third-party services that appear on our pages

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also control cookie settings in your browser. Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience and limit certain functionalities.

Our website uses Meta pixel, Google Analytics, and potentially other tracking tools which may collect data for advertising and analytics purposes. For more information on how Google uses your data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

7. Data security & storage

We take reasonable security measures to protect your data, including utilizing secure third-party services for data storage and processing. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

Your data is stored in secure third-party services including:

• Kajabi (our learning management system)
• Flodesk (email marketing)
• Google Workspace (forms, sheets, and other business applications)
• Airtable (application forms and data management)
• WhatsApp and video conferencing tools (for communication)

8. Data retention policy

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

We generally retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Account information: Retained as long as your account is active
• Course participation data: Retained indefinitely to support alumni engagement and ongoing education needs
• Financial records: Retained as required by applicable tax regulations
• Marketing preferences: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Application information: Retained for ongoing educational purposes and program improvement

Users may request deletion of their data at any time by contacting info@schoolofpsychedelics.com, subject to our legal and legitimate business requirements.

9. Third-party links disclaimer

Our website and learning platforms may contain links to third-party websites, resources, and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit before providing any personal information.

10. International data transfers

School of Psychedelics is based in the United States. If you access our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers maintain facilities.

By using our services, you consent to these international transfers. As we offer our educational services globally, your information may be processed in countries where the privacy laws may differ from those in your country of residence. We strive to take reasonable measures to ensure your data is treated securely regardless of location.

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, please note that your information may be transferred outside of these areas to countries that may not have the same level of data protection. In such cases, we will make efforts to ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information.

11. Children's privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Policy updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the "Last Updated" date at the top.

For significant changes, we will notify users via:

• A banner notice on the Privacy Policy page
• Email notification (for registered users)
• Account alerts within our learning platforms

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about our information practices.

13. Governing law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United States. As we operate globally, we aim to comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and other international and state-specific privacy regulations as necessary.

14. Definitions

• Personal Data/Information: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
• Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, recording, organization, storage, adaptation, use, disclosure, or deletion.
• Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (School of Psychedelics in this context).
• Processor: A party that processes personal data on behalf of the controller (our third-party service providers).
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device that allow websites to remember your preferences and activities.

15. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us at:

Email: info@schoolofpsychedelics.com

Contact: School of Psychedelics United States

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.