1. Introduction
144 Light ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our meditation platform and related services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Meditation session preferences (duration, energy type, intentions)
- Torch messages and meditation insights you choose to share
- Community video submissions and descriptions
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
- Support communications and feedback
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Session data (meditation completion, duration, timestamps)
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- Usage analytics (page views, feature interactions)
- IP address and general location (for meditation mapping with consent)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2.3 Third-Party Information
- TikTok video data when you share content through our platform
- Astronomical data from NASA and other scientific sources
- Schumann resonance data from monitoring stations
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our meditation services
- Personalize your meditation experience
- Display global meditation statistics and community insights
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Improve our services through analytics
- Communicate with you about updates and support
- Comply with legal obligations
- Integrate with TikTok for content sharing (with your consent)
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 We Do Not Sell Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.
4.2 Limited Sharing Scenarios
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in operating our platform (Stripe for payments, hosting providers)
- Anonymized Data: Aggregated, non-identifying meditation statistics for research and improvement
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
- Platform Integration: With TikTok when you choose to share content through our platform
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of 144 Light, our users, or others
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- PCI DSS compliance for payment processing
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your meditation preferences
- Maintain your session state
- Analyze usage patterns and improve our services
- Provide personalized content
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
7. Third-Party Services
7.1 TikTok Integration
When you interact with TikTok content or share videos through our platform, TikTok's privacy policy applies to that data processing.
7.2 Payment Processing
Payment information is processed by Stripe, which maintains its own privacy practices and security standards.
7.3 Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand how our platform is used and to improve user experience.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
- Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for specific data uses
9. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services to you
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Improve our services through analytics
Anonymized meditation statistics may be retained indefinitely for research purposes.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending you an email notification (if applicable)
- Providing notice through our platform
13. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
14. European Privacy Rights
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights listed in Section 8 above.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
- Through our support page
- At the contact information provided on our website
- By mail at our business address (available on request)
