Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 14 February 2025

At Conscious Soul Connection, accessible from www.oliviervaneeckhout.com, we highly value the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information collected and recorded by Conscious Soul Connection and how we use it.

We guarantee the appropriate protection of your personal data and base our actions on the regulations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Information Collection and Use

We collect various types of information for different purposes to provide and improve our services.

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

When using our services, we may ask you to provide personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First and last name
  • Phone number
  • Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
  • Cookies and usage data

Usage Data

We may also collect information about how our services are accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This data may include information such as your computer’s IP address, browser type and version, pages visited on our website, time and date of visits, time spent on those pages, device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

What Do We Use Your Data For?

We only collect information relevant for the following purposes:

  • To process registrations and participation in our services, including group retreats, personal guidance, and bed & breakfast bookings.

    • This includes managing your reservations, handling communication related to your stay, and providing relevant pre-arrival information.

  • For research and statistical purposes to improve the website and services.

    • Your data is used in anonymous statistics, ensuring that your identity remains untraceable.

  • For marketing purposes such as newsletters, promotions, and blog posts.

    • This allows us to keep you informed about future activities and relevant information linked to our services.
    • You can opt-out of these communications at any time.

Use of Cookies

During a visit to the site, cookies may be placed on your computer’s hard drive. A cookie is a text file placed by the server of a website in your browser or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies cannot be used to identify individuals; a cookie can only identify a device.

  • First-party cookies: These are technical cookies used by the website itself to optimize functionality.

    • Example: Remembering settings from previous visits or pre-filled forms.

  • Third-party cookies: These originate from third parties, such as marketing or advertising plugins (e.g., Facebook, Google Analytics).

    • For such cookies, explicit consent is required, typically through a consent banner when visiting the website.

You can configure your internet browser to reject cookies, receive a warning when a cookie is placed, or delete cookies after visiting a website. Note that certain graphical elements may not display correctly, and some functionalities may be unavailable. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies.

How Long Do We Retain Your Data?

We do not retain your personal data longer than is strictly necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Right to Access and Correction

You have the right to request free information about how your personal data is processed. Under the GDPR, you also have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data. Additionally, you may request the deletion or restriction of processing if the data is no longer relevant.

To exercise these rights, you may contact us via email at any time.

How Do We Protect Your Data?

We protect your personal data through technical and organizational security measures, such as password protection, firewalls, and antivirus software.

However, it is important to note that data transmission over the internet is never completely risk-free. We advise taking necessary precautions when sharing sensitive data online.

Sharing of Personal Data with Third Parties

We never provide personal data to third parties unless it is necessary to:

  1. Execute our agreement with you (e.g., processing a booking for a retreat or B&B stay).
  2. Comply with a legal obligation.

We use the following third-party service providers, who process your data but are not permitted to use it for their own purposes:

  • Website hosting & data storage
  • Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Email marketing providers (e.g., Mailchimp)

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time within legally permitted limits. Updates will be published on our website, and significant changes will be communicated where required.

Contact Information

Olivier Vaneeckhout
📍 Address: Chemin de la Tour de la Badoque 41, 11300 Limoux, France
📧 Email: olivier@oliviervaneeckhout.com
📞 Mobile: +33 78 66 22 321
VAT: 48 940 047 673 – SIRET: 940 047 673 00014