Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 5th, 2025
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Heartstar Ministry Inc. (DBA Altar of Life) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [altaroflife.org] (the “Site”) or engage with us in any other way.
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1. Who we are
This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected by Heartstar Ministry Inc. (DBA Altar of Life), a spiritual and wellness ministry based in the United States.
2. Information we collect
Personal Information
When you interact with us — such as by making a purchase, signing up for our newsletter, registering for a retreat, making a donation, or contacting us — we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Payment information (processed securely through our payment providers; we do not store full card details)
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Donation history
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Any other information you choose to provide
Usage Data
We may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, such as:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Pages you visit
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Time and date of visit
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Referral source
This helps us understand how our website is used and improve our offerings.
3. Sensitive or spiritual information
Because we are a spiritual ministry, you may voluntarily share information related to your health, emotional journey, spiritual path, or personal history, especially in the context of retreats, spiritual counseling, or energy work. We treat this information with the utmost respect and confidentiality, using it only to support your engagement with our services.
4. How we use your information
We may use your information to:
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Provide and maintain our services
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Process transactions, donations, and fulfill orders
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Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending newsletters
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Improve our website, offerings, and community experiences
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Facilitate retreats, spiritual sessions, and ministry services tailored to your needs
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Comply with applicable laws and protect our rights
5. Respecting sacred sharing & community privacy
In our programs, retreats, gatherings, and online groups, participants may share deeply personal experiences. We honor this by keeping such sharing private and encourage all community members to do the same, fostering a space of mutual respect and confidentiality.
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6. Donor privacy
We deeply value our donors’ trust. If you contribute to Heartstar Ministry Inc., we may collect your name, contact details, and donation history for acknowledgment, tax purposes, and internal record-keeping. We do not sell, rent, or trade donor information.
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7. Testimonials & your stories
From time to time, we may request your permission to share testimonials or experiences to inspire others. We will always seek your explicit written consent before using your name, likeness, or story in our materials.
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8. Ministerial confidentiality
As a spiritual ministry, we uphold a high standard of confidentiality in all spiritual guidance, prayer requests, or ministerial conversations, consistent with our mission and values.
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9. Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, conducting our ministry work, or serving you, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
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10. Cookies & tracking technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and support marketing efforts. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly.
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11. Your choices & rights
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Opt-out of marketing: You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time using the link in our emails.
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Access & update: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask us to update or delete it, by contacting us at info@altaroflife.org.
12. Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information through secure systems and processes. However, no internet transmission is ever 100% secure.
13. Children’s privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
14. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated date.
15. Governing law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Hawaii, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
16. Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
(808) 723 - 4291
Heartstar Ministry Inc. (DBA Altar of Life)