Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Sarah Wharton Astrology. Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website at sarahwharton.com and use my astrology services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use my services.

Information I Collect

Personal Information

When you book a reading or contact me, I may collect:

• Name and email address
• Birth date, time, and location (required for astrological readings)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Any additional information you choose to share about your questions or life circumstances

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit my website, I may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect to:

• Create and deliver your personalized astrology readings
• Process your bookings and payments
• Send you appointment confirmations and reading materials
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send occasional newsletters (only if you opt-in)
• Improve my website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

How I Protect Your Information

I implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure SSL encryption for all data transmission
• Secure payment processing through Stripe (PCI-compliant)
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security assessments and updates

While I strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you of any breaches as required by law.

Special Note on Birth Data

Your birth information (date, time, and location) is sacred and treated with the utmost confidentiality. This data is:

• Used exclusively for creating your astrology readings
• Never shared with third parties for marketing purposes
• Stored securely and accessible only to me
• Deleted upon your request

Third-Party Services

I use the following third-party services to operate my business:

• Stripe – For secure payment processing
• Calendly – For appointment scheduling
• SendGrid – For sending email communications
• Vercel – For website hosting
• Supabase – For secure data storage

Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing their use of your data. I encourage you to review their policies.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access – Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction – Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion – Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability – Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out – Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at the email address provided below.

Cookies

My website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help me:

• Remember your preferences (such as theme settings)
• Understand how you use my website
• Improve site functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact me: