Privacy Policy for Ahamkara.org
Online School of the Siberian Shaman Ahamkara

Last updated: August 23, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Ahamkara (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operator of the website https://ahamkara.org/ and related online educational services, courses, and materials (collectively, the “Site” or “Services”), collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information when you visit or use our Site.
By accessing or using the Site, registering for courses or free materials, or otherwise interacting with us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Information you provide directly

• Contact details (name, email address, phone number) when you register for free mini-courses, paid online programs (such as Shaman-Healer), newsletters, book orders, consultations, or contact us.
• Payment and billing information when purchasing courses or products (processed by third-party payment providers; we do not store full payment card details).
• Communications and content you send us (messages, feedback, homework submissions in courses, support requests).
• Account or registration information if you create a profile on third-party platforms we use (e.g., systeme.io or similar course platforms).

Information collected automatically

• Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, time spent, referral sources, and approximate location.
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5 below).

Information from third parties

• Data from payment processors, course platforms, analytics providers, or social media if you interact with our content there.
• Publicly available information when relevant to providing services.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, racial/ethnic origin, or religious beliefs) beyond what you voluntarily share in the context of shamanic/healing education, and we treat such information with extra care.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Site and our educational Services (online courses, materials, webinars, support).
• Process registrations, payments, and deliver course access, emails, or physical products (books).
• Communicate with you about your account, courses, updates, free offers, or respond to inquiries.
• Send marketing communications (newsletters, course promotions) where permitted by law and with your consent or legitimate interest; you may opt out at any time.
• Analyze Site usage, improve content and user experience, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing.
• Ensure security, prevent fraud or abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
• Personalize content or recommendations where appropriate.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (where applicable, e.g., GDPR)
We process personal data on the following bases:

• Performance of a contract (providing courses or Services you requested).
• Consent (e.g., marketing emails, non-essential cookies).
• Legitimate interests (improving the Site, security, analytics), balanced against your rights.
• Legal obligations.

4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate the Site and Services (hosting, email delivery, course platforms such as systeme.io, payment processors, analytics tools). These providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
• Professional advisors (legal, accounting) as needed.
• Authorities or third parties when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• In the event of a business transfer (merger, sale, etc.), your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Policy.

Third-party platforms linked from our Site (e.g., social media, payment gateways, external course platforms) have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure the Site functions properly (essential cookies – always active).
• Understand how the Site is used (analytics cookies).
• Support advertising or marketing (advertising cookies, if enabled).

You can manage cookie preferences through the cookie banner on the Site or your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. For more details, see the cookie settings available on ahamkara.org.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including providing Services, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements. Course-related data may be kept for the duration of your access plus a reasonable period afterward. Marketing data is retained until you unsubscribe or we no longer have a legitimate reason to keep it.
7. Your Rights and Choices Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction or updating of inaccurate data.
• Deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
• Restriction or objection to certain processing.
• Data portability.
• Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent).
• Opt-out of marketing communications (unsubscribe link in emails or contact us).

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law. You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have not handled your data properly.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Transfers
Our Site is operated from Russia / Siberia, and we may use service providers located in other countries. Where data is transferred internationally, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable law.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review it periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: info@ahamkara.org

Ahamkara
Online School of the Siberian Shaman

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and is tailored to the educational and informational nature of ahamkara.org. It is recommended that the site owner have it reviewed by a qualified legal professional to ensure full compliance with applicable laws (including GDPR if serving EU users and any other relevant regulations).