The Vital Spirit
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Tue Apr 01 2025
Last Updated: Tue Aug 15 2025
The Vital Spirit – a company founded in 2013, registered in the United States under registration number N/A – is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. Our company, also known as The Vital Spirit and trading as @thevitalspirit, operates various brands including The Vital Spirit and Aligned Journeys Community. We offer Intuitive energy healing and mentoring services for individuals identifying as empaths and/or neurodivergent in the spiritual counselor (NAICS 812190) industry (specifically within the spiritual counselor (NAICS 812190) sector, with a focus on spiritual mentoring for empaths) to our target audience of small business owners.
This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, process, and share your personal data in accordance with applicable laws such as in US: Oregon Department of Justice, and Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). It also outlines your rights and our procedures regarding data protection.
Data Controller & Contact Information
The Vital Spirit is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Primary Address:
2739 SE 79th Ave
Portland, OR US – 97206
Phone: 503-784-3119
General Email: info@thevitalspirit.net
Accessibility Inquiries: info@thevitalspirit.net
Privacy Inquiries (if different): info@thevitalspirit.net
For any questions regarding this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact our Site Editor: Laura Rowe.
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Our Data Protection Office for The Vital Spirit is Laura Rowe and can be contacted at info@thevitalspirit.net.
Categories of Personal Data We Collect
The Vital Spirit and may collect, store and process the following types of personal data about you:
- Information You Provide:
Data submitted through forms on The Vital Spirit (e.g., when you sign up, contact us, or request information via https://thevitalspirit.net). This may include your name, contact details, preferences, and any other information you choose to provide. - Copies of Correspondence:
Emails, letters, and any other communications (by post, email, or through The Vital Spirit) that you send to us. - Survey and Questionnaire Responses:
Responses provided if you participate in any surveys or questionnaires using The Vital Spirit. - Website Usage Data:
Information about your visits to The Vital Spirit, including traffic data and details on how you interact with our content. - Device Information:
Technical data such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, platform, and other technology-related details from the devices you use to access The Vital Spirit.
Provision of Personal Data
If you fail to provide the required personal data:
When The Vital Spirit and The Vital Spirit is legally obligated to collect certain data or need it to perform our contractual obligations, your failure to provide this data may prevent us from fulfilling the contract (for example, providing you with Intuitive energy healing and mentoring services for individuals identifying as empaths and/or neurodivergent). In such cases, we may have to cancel the relevant service or product, and you will be notified accordingly.
Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing
The Vital Spirit process your personal data for the following purposes:
- Ensure Optimal Presentation:
To display our website content on The Vital Spirit in the most effective manner for you and your device. - Send Relevant Information:
To communicate details about our Intuitive energy healing and mentoring services for individuals identifying as empaths and/or neurodivergent and offerings (such as mentoring for empaths) that may be of interest. - Contract Performance:
To fulfill our contractual obligations through The Vital Spirit and The Vital Spirit with you. - Compliance with Legal Obligations:
To adhere to legal and regulatory requirements (including Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and Privacy Act of 1974) and to satisfy Anti Money Laundering and Know Your Client requirements. - Feature Access & Account Protection:
To enable you to access various features on The Vital Spirit and to secure your account. - Third-Party Communications:
To allow third parties to contact you about relevant goods or services if you allow us to do so via The Vital Spirit. - Service Providers:
To transfer your information to our designated “Service Providers” so that they can service your requirements on or through The Vital Spirit. - Marketing Communications:
To send you marketing communications by electronic means (email or text) only if they relate to our Intuitive energy healing and mentoring services for individuals identifying as empaths and/or neurodivergent or The Vital Spirit or offerings you have previously expressed interest in.
Statistical Analysis:
To aggregate your information with that of other users to generate statistical data that does not personally identify you after using The Vital Spirit. This aggregated data may be shared with third parties we collaborate with through The Vital Spirit.
Global Privacy and Data Processing Standards
The Vital Spirit respects and adheres to global privacy laws, using the GDPR as our benchmark standard. We ensure that your personal data collected via The Vital Spirit is processed in accordance with the highest legal requirements worldwide. To achieve this, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:
- Performance of a Contract (GDPR Article 6(1)(b))
The Vital Spirit processes your data as necessary to fulfil our contractual obligations to you—such as providing the goods or services you have requested. - Legal Obligation (GDPR Article 6(1)(c))
The Vital Spirit may process your data when required by applicable laws or regulations. This ensures that our operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions. - Legitimate Interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))
The Vital Spirit in certain instances, may process your data to pursue our legitimate interests. This includes optimizing content presentation, delivering relevant promotions, improving our services, and preventing fraud, provided that these interests do not override your rights and freedoms. - Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
Where you have explicitly provided consent—such as for marketing communications or the use of non-essential cookies— The Vital Spirit processes your data based on your agreement. You may withdraw your consent at any time, and this withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of any processing conducted before the consent was withdrawn. - By following these standards, The Vital Spirit ensures that our global data processing practices meet or exceed stringent privacy requirements, providing you with consistent and reliable protection of your personal data wherever you are located.
Marketing Communications
The Vital Spirit and The Vital Spirit will only send you direct marketing communications by electronic means (email or text) if:
- You have provided explicit consent to The Vital Spirit and The Vital Spirit.
- You have previously interacted with the The Vital Spirit website or The Vital Spirit and the marketing relates to our Intuitive energy healing and mentoring services for individuals identifying as empaths and/or neurodivergent or similar offerings.
- You exercise your right to opt out of marketing communications. You can do this by contacting us at info@thevitalspirit.net or by unsubscribing via the link provided in our communications.
Sharing Your Personal Data
The Vital Spirit and The Vital Spirit may share your personal data with third parties only under the following circumstances:
- Within Our Group:
With companies that are part of our corporate group. - Service Providers:
With trusted third parties that assist in processing your requests or fulfilling contractual obligations using The Vital Spirit. - Legitimate Interests:
When sharing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (or those of a third party), provided that your rights and interests do not override these interests. - Business Transfers:
In connection with the sale, transfer, or merger of parts of The Vital Spirit business or assets. - Legal or Regulatory Compliance:
When required to comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations, including those set out in the US and Oregon Department of Justice.
All third parties receiving your data are contractually bound to process it only on our instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Cookies
Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit The Vital Spirit. We use cookies to:
- Recognize you and store your preferences on The Vital Spirit.
- Enhance the performance and functionality of The Vital Spirit.
- Generate aggregated statistical data for The Vital Spirit.
- Deliver targeted advertising relevant to your interests when visiting The Vital Spirit.
Categories of cookies include:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of The Vital Spirit.
- Performance Cookies: Collect data on how visitors use The Vital Spirit to create anonymous aggregated data.
- Functionality Cookies: Enable a personalized experience by remembering your preferences for The Vital Spirit.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Deliver adverts tailored to you.
Some cookies remain on your device between sessions. You may disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, doing so may limit the functionality of The Vital Spirit.
We use cookies in compliance with applicable legal frameworks such as US (including the EU’s ePrivacy Directive and GDPR) and Oregon Department of Justice (for example, the CCPA for California). A cookie consent banner is provided on our website, and you may adjust your preferences at any time via our N/A.
Data Security
The Vital Spirit and The Vital Spirit have implemented robust security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way, altered, or disclosed. Access is restricted to The Vital Spirit and The Vital Spirit employees, agents, contractors, and other third parties who require it for legitimate business purposes and who are bound by confidentiality obligations.
In addition, The Vital Spirit has established procedures to address any suspected data breach. If a breach occurs, we will promptly notify you and any applicable regulatory authorities, in accordance with the US and Oregon Department of Justice. Our technical safeguards include encryption, regular security audits, and strict access controls.
For any security-related inquiries, please contact us at info@thevitalspirit.net.
Data Retention
The Vital Spirit will retain your personal data regarding The Vital Spirit only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including meeting any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements, as defined by 1 year.
To determine the appropriate retention period, The Vital Spirit considers the quantity, nature, and sensitivity of the data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and the applicable legal requirements.
Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Data Protection Rights
This section explains your rights regarding how your personal data is processed by The Vital Spirit. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
- Right to Withdraw Consent:
You may withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing prior to your withdrawal but may limit our ability at The Vital Spirit to provide certain services. - Right of Access:
You have the right to access the personal data The Vital Spirit holds about you, free of charge. - Right to Rectification:
You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data. - Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”):
You may ask us to delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions where retention is legally required. - Right to Restrict Processing:
You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data. - Right to Data Portability:
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format or to have it transferred to another controller. - Right to Object:
Under certain circumstances, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data. - Rights under CCPA/CPRA:
For California residents, this includes the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. - Rights under PIPEDA:
For Canadian residents, this includes the right to access and correct your personal information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@thevitalspirit.net.
Representatives of The Vital Spirit will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. We endevour to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days of receipt, ensuring prompt and effective compliance with global data protection regulations.
International Transfers of Personal Data
Your personal data may be transferred to and stored in destinations in and outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and processed by personnel operating outside the EEA.
Whenever we transfer your data, we ensure that a similar level of protection is maintained by implementing one or more of the following safeguards:
- Adequacy Decisions:
Data is transferred only to countries deemed by the European Commission to provide an adequate level of protection. - Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs):
We use contracts (when requested) approved by the European Commission to safeguard your data. - Privacy Shield (or Successor Frameworks):
Where applicable, for transfers involving US-based providers. - Other Safeguards:
Such as Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) or approved codes of conduct.
For further details on the specific mechanisms used for international transfers, please contact us at info@thevitalspirit.net.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal obligations, including updates under Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) or changes in US. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date” (Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time)). Significant changes may also be communicated via website banners on https://thevitalspirit.net and notifications sent to info@thevitalspirit.net. Please review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.
Complaints
If you believe that our handling of your personal data does not comply with applicable data protection laws under the Oregon Department of Justice (including US), you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority eg, US Department of Commerce or courts in Multnomah County, Oregon. Alternatively, you may contact us directly to discuss your concerns at info@thevitalspirit.net or 503-784-3119.
Contact The Vital Spirit
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us at:
Full Legal Entity Name:
The Vital Spirit (a.k.a. The Vital Spirit)
Trading as: @thevitalspirit
Operating under the brand(s): The Vital Spirit, The Vital Spirit, and Aligned Journeys Community
Address:
2739 SE 79th Ave.
Portland, US – 97206
Phone: 5037843119
General Email: info@thevitalspirit.net
Privacy/Accessibility Inquiries: info@thevitalspirit.net
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