Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 14, 2024

1. Introduction. These Terms of Service (these “Terms”) are entered into by and between you and Spirit Rock Meditation Center, a California nonprofit religious corporation (“Spirit Rock”). These Terms cover your rights and obligations relating to your access to and use of the Spirit Rock website, its features (including any programming, workshops, courses, or other similar services), any related communications (e.g., e-mails, messages, phone calls, etc.), [any mobile application], and any other related services provided by us (collectively, the “Service”). All references to “we”, “us”, or “our” in these Terms refer to Spirit Rock, and all references to “you,” “your,” or “user” refer to you as a user of the Service. In addition to these Terms, please review Spirit Rock Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”), which describes our collection, use, and other practices with respect to of your information in connection with the Service. By accessing or using the Service, you represent that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy as binding agreements. If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, do not access or use the Service.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY, AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, ARBITRATION, AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

2. Permitted Users. The Spirit Rock website and online services (the “Online Services”) are not intended for children under the age of 16. If you are under the age of 16, do not use this Service. By using the Service, you represent to Spirit Rock that you are 16 years old or older. If we learn or have reason to suspect that a user is under the age of 16, we will promptly terminate their account. If you are between the ages of 16 and 18 years old, by using the Service, you represent to Spirit Rock that you have permission from your parent or legal guardian to use, access, and interact with the Service, and to communicate with Spirit Rock and its representatives in connection with the Service.

3. Changes to These Terms. Your use of the Service is subject to these Terms and to any and all additional terms and policies posted to the Service, including without limitation, the Privacy Policy and any other terms or policies posted to the Service (which may be referred to collectively as, the “Terms”). All such terms and policies are hereby incorporated into and made a part of these Terms by this reference. We reserve the right to change or modify the Terms at any time by posting any changes or updates to the Terms, or new agreements, to the Service, each of which shall become effective immediately upon posting. We may notify you of material changes to the Terms by e-mail, by posting a notice on the Service, or by any other reasonable method. The most current version of the Terms will be available through the Service. You are responsible for regularly reviewing the Terms to keep yourself apprised of any changes. You understand and agree that your continued use of the Service, after such new or modified terms have been posted, constitutes your acceptance of any such changes to the Terms.

4. Accounts. In order to access and use certain features of the Service, you will be required to create an account, username, and password, and to provide certain information about yourself. You represent and warrant that all account information you submit shall be truthful and accurate, and that you will keep it up to date. You understand, acknowledge, and agree that you shall be solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and for all activities (including any harm) originating from your account. You hereby agree to promptly notify us if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account, username, or password. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information on how we use, share, store, and secure your information.

5. Communications from Spirit Rock. By accessing or using the Service, you consent to receive communications and e-mails from us (and from other users or instructors for any online programming provided as part of the Service, as applicable) through the Service or through other means, such as e-mails, newsletters, messages, and notifications, in connection with your use of and access to the Service or promoting our services to you. If you would like to opt-out of certain communications, you may submit your request to courses@spiritrock.org, or, if applicable, you may follow the instructions for unsubscribing to such messages included in the relevant message. Please see our Privacy Policy [Insert hyperlink] for more information on how managing your communication preferences.

6. Content; Ownership. As used in these Terms, (a) “Content” means any text, images, photographs, audio, video, and all other forms of data, materials, and communications; (b) “User Content” means any Content submitted or transmitted to, through, or in connection with the Service by users (including any comments, suggestions, ideas, improvements, proposals, or similar items); and (c) “Spirit Rock Content” means any and all Content that Spirit Rock creates and makes available in connection with the Service, including features, graphics, designs, compilations (including Content selection, arrangement, and coordination), computer code, software, and all other components other than User Content or any other third-party content.

As between you and Spirit Rock, you own your User Content, and we own all Spirit Rock Content. Spirit Rock also owns any and all intellectual property rights in connection with the Spirit Rock Content and the Service, including any copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade secrets, and any other proprietary rights. You are prohibited from selling, licensing, copying, publishing, modifying, reproducing, distributing, creating derivative works of, displaying, or otherwise using or exploiting the Spirit Rock Content, in any way, without our express prior written consent. Except as expressly provided in these Terms, Spirit Rock shall retain any and all rights in and to the Service and Spirit Rock Content.

7. User Content. By submitting any User Content, you represent that you own or have the necessary permissions to use, authorize the use of, and submit such Content to or through the Service, as described herein. You understand and acknowledge that once Content is posted or submitted to or through the Service, it cannot always be deleted or removed, and User Content is not confidential or proprietary. You are solely responsible for, and assume any and all risks in connection with, your User Content, including anyone’s reliance on such Content, or any such Content that violates our Terms. We reserve the right to remove, screen, edit, or reinstate User Content in our sole discretion, without notifying you.

You understand, acknowledge, and agree that you (a) grant Spirit Rock an irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, assignable, sublicensable, transferable license and right to use, display, modify, copy, translate, prepare derivative works of, and distribute your User Content for any purpose; (b) are not entitled to compensation for any User Content; and (c) waive any claims or assertions of moral rights with respect to User Content to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

8. Community Guidelines; Intellectual Property. Spirit Rock is committed to creating and maintaining an online service and platform that is informative, welcoming, and respectful. All users are expected to treat one another, the Service, Spirit Rock, and our representatives with honesty, courtesy, and respect. We also take intellectual property rights seriously. If you believe that any of your intellectual property rights are being infringed on the Service, please send a written notice to courses@spiritrock.org along with sufficient detail about the work you believe has been infringed, the material which you believe, in good faith, to be infringing, your contact information, your authority to act on behalf of the owner, and your physical or electronic signature.

9. User Representations & Warranties. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you have read, understand, and agree to the terms of, and to abide by, our Privacy Policy, and any other Terms. By using the Service, you also represent and warrant that you shall not at any time:

• Violate the Terms or any applicable federal, state, local, or non-U.S. law, rule, or regulation;

• Engage in conduct that restricts, inhibits, or prevents use or access to the Service by any person, or that may harm Spirit Rock, the Service, or any person or expose them to harm or liability;

• Violate any security features (including by accessing content not intended for you, logging into any account without authorization; probing, scanning, or testing the vulnerability of the Service or associated systems, servers, databases, or networks, or breaching any security, authentication, or other measures);

• Introduce any virus, Trojan horse, worm, or other malicious or harmful material; “overload,” “flood,” “spam, ”or “crash” the Service; transmit any “junk mail,” “spam,” or solicitations to or through the Service; or attack the Service via any distributed or other denial-of-service attack, or engage in any other conduct or activity that could harm, disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Service or harm users;

• Use any robot, spider, application, or other automatic, process, device, or means to access, scrape, copy, extract, or index the Service, any portion thereof, or any Spirit Rock Content for any purpose;

• Use the Service for any purpose other than its intended use, as determined solely by us, or your own personal non-commercial use, or to interfere with the Service’s proper functioning in any way; or
• Attempt to do, or assist, encourage, or enable any other person to do, any for the foregoing.

10. Cancellation Policy for Online Programs. Spirit Rock offers a number of live online programs through the Service, including drop-in, day-long, or multi-day programs, and online family programs or series (collectively, the “Online Programs”). Refunds are not available, and Spirit Rock shall have no obligation whatsoever to issue any refunds for any Online Programs. If you have registered for any Online Programs, you may cancel at any time by contacting the registration department at: courses@spiritrock.org.

Cancellations Prior to the Start Date: If you paid a registration fee for an Online Program (a “Program Fee”), and you submit your cancellation prior to the start of the calendar day on which such Online Program begins (the “Start Date”), you will have the option to either (1) receive a credit, in an amount equal to the Program Fee or (2) elect to treat such Program Fee as a donation to Spirit Rock.

Cancellations on or After the Start Date: If you paid a Program Fee, and you submit your cancellation on or after the Start Date for such program, Spirit Rock shall have no obligation whatsoever to issue you any credit or refund.

11. Monitoring & Enforcement. While we are under no obligation to enforce the Terms, Spirit Rock reserves the right to investigate actual, potential, or suspected violations of the Terms and to take appropriate action, in our sole discretion. If you become aware of or reasonably suspect any violation of these Terms, notify us immediately. Spirit Rock also reserves the right to (a) take any action with respect to Content, which we deem reasonable, necessary, or appropriate, in our sole discretion, including if we believe that any User Content violates the Terms, the rights of any person, threatens the safety of users or other persons, or could create liability for Spirit Rock; (b) disclose your identity or information about you to any third party who claims that material posted by you violates their privacy, intellectual property, or other rights; (iii) take appropriate action for any illegal or unauthorized use of the Service; (c) terminate or suspend your account and/or access to all or part of the Service; or (d) remove, disable, or refuse to post all or part of any User Content for any reason, in our sole discretion. However, we do not undertake to review all Content provided, posted, or submitted by any user or by any third party. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Spirit Rock shall no liability or responsibility for such Content, or to anyone for any performance or nonperformance of the activities described herein.

12. Modifications; Access to the Service. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, remove, restrict access to, disable, or withdraw any aspect or feature of the Service for any reason and at any time, in our sole discretion, without prior notice.

13. Third-Party Sites & Services. Our Service may include links to third-party websites, organizations, and businesses. You understand, acknowledge, and agree that we do not control or endorse, and we are not responsible for, any third-party website or business. If you choose to access or visit any such third-party website or business, you do so at your own risk. Spirit Rock (a) makes no representations or warranties of any kind (express or implied) regarding, and (b) makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of, any third-party websites, businesses, information, products, or services.

14. No Advice; Assumption of Risk. All information and Content provided on or through the Service is provided for general informational purposes only. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or usefulness of this information, or whether such information is appropriate for you. Your use of the Service, including any of the courses, programs, resources, or materials provided in connection with the Service, is at your own risk, including the risk that Content may be inaccurate, objectionable, incomplete, out of date, lacking adequate warning about risks or hazards, or otherwise inappropriate. The Service includes User Content and other Content provided by third parties, which may include information, materials, advertisements, and other information (collectively, “Third-Party Content”). Third-Party Content does not reflect the opinion of Spirit Rock, and we are not responsible or liable for the content or accuracy of any Third-Party Content. All Third-Party Content is the sole responsibility of the party who provided it.

15. Disclaimer of Warranties. You understand, acknowledge, and agree that using services on the internet, including the Service, carries inherent risk. We cannot and do not guarantee or warrant that the Service will be free of viruses or destructive code. You are solely responsible for implementing anti-virus and other procedures and protections, suitable for your particular needs. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SPIRIT ROCK WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A DISTRIBUTED DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK, VIRUSES, OR OTHER TECHNOLOGICALLY HARMFUL MATERIAL THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, PROGRAMS, DATA, OR OTHER MATERIAL DUE TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIAL POSTED ON THE SERVICE, OR YOUR USING, ACCESSING, OR VISITING LINKS TO ANY THIRD-PARTY CONTENT.

YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, ITS CONTENT, OR ANY THIRD-PARTY CONTENT, IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SERVICE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.NEITHER SPIRIT ROCK NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH US MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICE OR ANY OF ITS CONTENT OR FEATURES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER SPIRIT ROCK NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH US REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT THE SERVICE AND ITS CONTENT, OR ANY OF THE GOODS, SERVICES, OR BUSINESSES PROVIDED OR LINKED TO THROUGH THE SERVICE , WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, SUITABLE, APPROPRIATE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT OUR SERVICE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE, OR WILL BE, FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE SERVICE OR OTHER ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SPIRIT ROCK HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, NOTHING IN THIS SECTION 15 SHALL AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW

16. Limitation of Liability. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL: (1) SPIRIT ROCK OR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MANAGERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, REPRESENTATIVES, OR AFFILIATES (“SPIRIT ROCK PARTIES”), BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR LOSS OF DATA, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE OR ITS CONTENT, EVEN IF SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE; OR (2) THE TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY OF THE SPIRIT ROCK PARTIES RELATING TO THE SERVICE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED $100.

17. Limitation of Time to File Claims. ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM THAT YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THE TERMS, MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES. OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM SHALL BE PERMANENTLY BARRED.

18. Indemnification. By using or accessing the Service, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Spirit Rock and the other Spirit Rock Parties from and against any and all third-party claims, actions, demands, losses, damages, costs, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) relating to or arising from your access to or use of the Service, including without limitation, your User Content, your violation of these Terms or any representation or warranty thereunder, and any products or services purchased or obtained as a part of or in connection with the Service.

19. Governing Law & Jurisdiction. You understand, acknowledge, and agree that any and all matters and disputes relating to the Service or the Terms (“Disputes”) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, notwithstanding any conflict of law provisions. The state courts located in the County of Marin, California, and the federal courts located in the City and County of San Francisco, California, as applicable, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any cause of action arising out of or related to any Disputes. You hereby waive any and all objections to venue in, and the exercise of jurisdiction over you by, such courts.

20. Dispute Resolution; Arbitration. By using or accessing the Service, you agree that, in the event of any Dispute or other issue between you and Spirit Rock, you shall promptly notify us in writing of the issue and shall negotiate with us in good faith to resolve the matter. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to require you to submit any Disputes to final and binding arbitration under the Rules of Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association applying California law.

21. Termination; Survival. The Terms shall remain in full force and effect as long as you continue to use or access the Service and until terminated. You may terminate these Terms by closing your account and providing notice of termination to us. We may terminate these Terms by closing your account, terminating your access to the Service, or banning you from the Service. The provisions of these Terms that by their sense and context are intended to survive termination (including without limitation, Sections 5 through 11 and Sections 13 through 23 hereof) shall survive any termination of the Terms.

22. Entire Agreement. The Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Spirit Rock regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties of any kind regarding the Service.

23. Severability; Waiver. If any part of these Terms is held by any court or other government entity of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable for any reason, it will be deemed severable, will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision, and will be reformed by such court or entity and enforced to the fullest extent lawful, valid, and enforceable. No failure by Spirit Rock to assert any right hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of such right. No waiver by Spirit Rock of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed to be a further any waiver of such term or condition or of any other term or condition.

24. Assignment. These Terms shall be binding on the parties, their respective successors, and their permitted assigns. These Terms may not be assigned by you without our prior written consent. Spirit Rock may assign these Terms without restriction, except as otherwise provided by applicable law.

25. Headings & Terminology. The headings in these Terms are provided for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of any provisions of these Terms. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, references to the plural shall include the singular and the singular the plural, and “or” has the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or.” As used herein, the word “including,” when following any general statement 0r term shall not be construed to limit such statement or term, whether or not nonlimiting language (such as “without limitation” or “but not limited to”) is used, but rather, such statement or term shall be deemed to refer to all other items that could reasonably fall within the broadest scope of such general statement or term. The words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereunder” and similar terms shall refer to these Terms as a whole.

26. CONTACT US. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at courses@spiritrock.org.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 31, 2024

1. Introduction

Spirit Rock Meditation Center, a California nonprofit religious corporation (“Spirit Rock,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy (as updated from time to time, this “Policy”) applies to information we collect on or through the Spirit Rock Courses website [courses.spiritrock.org], including our online teachings, programming, Dharma Library, and other features, and any other related services provided by us including our on-site events, trainings, other programming, and other on-site services (collectively, the “Service”), and through our other communications with you in connection with the Service. As used in this Policy, the terms “you,” “your,” or “user” refer to you as a user of the Service. The provisions of the Spirit Rock Courses Terms of Service [courses.spiritrock.org] (the “Terms”) also apply to this Policy. Any defined terms not defined in this Policy shall have the meanings set forth in the Terms.

This Policy describes the types of information we collect from and about you and our practices for using, protecting, disclosing, and sharing that information, as well as your choices regarding your information. Please review this Policy carefully before using the Service. By using our Service, you represent that you agree and consent to our use, disclosure, and handling of your information, as described herein.

2. Permitted Users

The Spirit Rock website and online services (the “Online Services”) are not intended for children under the age of 16. By using the Online Services, you represent that you are 16 years old or older. If we learn or have reason to believe a user is under the age of 16, we will terminate that user’s account and delete any personal information in that account.

3. Changes to This Policy

We may change, update, or replace this Policy from time to time by posting any changes or updates to the Service. If we make significant changes, we will notify users via e-mail (unless they have unsubscribed from receiving such e-mails) or by posting a banner notice on the Service. You understand and agree that your use of the Service after such changes have been posted will constitute your acceptance of and consent to the updated Policy to the extent permitted by applicable law. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly for the latest information about our privacy practices.

4. Information We Collect About You

Spirit Rock collects various types of information from and about you as a user of our Service, such as:

• Information that clearly identifies you (including your name or e-mail address);
• Information about your interactions with our Service; and
• Any other information that you choose to submit or provide to us through the Service or otherwise.

The information we collect about you includes information that personally identifies you (“personal information” or “personal data”), as well as other information that does not identify you (“non-identifying data”), such as statistics and general data. We reserve the right to use and disclose non-identifying data in any manner, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

5. How We Collect Your Information

1. Information You Provide. We collect information about you when you post or submit it through the Service, such as when you create an account, fill out our forms, make donations, submit feedback or requests, register for or participate in our programming, or contact us. As a few examples:
   1. Account Information: When you create an account, you will be required to provide your first and last name, e-mail address, phone number, and a password.
   2. Registration Information: When you register for our programs, you need to provide information such as your name, e-mail address, mailing address, phone number, emergency contact information, meditation experience, and other information, but the specific information varies by program.
2. Other Information You Choose to Provide. As you use and interact with the Service, you may also be asked to (or may voluntarily choose to) provide additional information including:
   1. Credit card information, billing address, and other billing information;
   2. Age or date of birth;
   3. Location, including your postal code, state, province, or country;
   4. Information about your parent or guardian, if you are a minor;
   5. Vaccination status (including for Covid-19 or other vaccines);
   6. Feedback and reviews;
   7. Subjects and programs that are of interest to you; and
   8. Meditation experience.

For example, in order to pay program registration fees, purchase on-demand courses, or make a donation you will be required to provide your credit card information, billing address, and e-mail address in order for your payment to be processed.

3. Sensitive Information. In some cases, we also collect information that may be considered sensitive, such as information regarding race, ethnicity, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, dietary restrictions, accessibility needs, or health conditions (“Sensitive Information”). We use Sensitive Information to improve our programming and planning, to promote and improve inclusivity in our services, to accommodate your needs, to facilitate and improve accessibility, or if such information is relevant to a program for which you are registering.
4. User Posts & Submissions. You may choose to share information through public portions of the Service or other Service features. For example, you may choose to include information about yourself in a post to a [public] forum or to a discussion group as part of an online program. Please be aware that if submit information through the Service’s features, anyone with access to those features (including instructors, program participants, other users, or even the public) will also have access your information.
5. Data Collected Through Cookies & Other Technologies. We also use cookies (including third-party cookies), web beacons, and pixel tags to automatically collect information about you and your use of, navigation of, and interactions with the Service (“Activity Data”), which may include personal data, such as information relating to Internet Protocol addresses, browser type, operating system, browser language, pages visited, features used, geolocation data, and other similar information.
   1. How We Use & Share Activity Data. We use Activity Data, and share such data with our third-party service providers, in order to make certain features of the Service available to you, to improve and optimize user experience, to collect statistics on use and navigation of the Service, to track e-mail communications, to optimize marketing and promotional e-mails regarding our services (subject to any opt-outs), and for analytics purposes. We also share Activity Data with third-party service providers to facilitate the information syncing across the different features, functions, and platforms included in the Service.
   2. Cookies. Like many online services, we use “cookies” to collect Activity Data. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device, which uniquely identify your device, and which can be transferred to your hard drive to keep records of your visit to a site. You may choose to refuse or delete cookies, and most browsers and mobile devices offer their own settings to manage cookies. If you refuse or delete cookies, you may not be able to use or access certain parts of the Service, or certain features may not function properly. For example, we may not be able to recognize you, your devices, or your preferences.
   3. Google Analytics & Similar Services. We also use Google Analytics and other services to collect Activity Data. Google Analytics uses cookies and web beacons to report on user interactions on the Service and on third-party websites. We use information collected through such services to better understand how users use and interact with the Service and to improve user experience. For more information about Google Analytics and its handling of your information, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. For information on opting-out of Google Analytics please visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
   4. Do Not Track Signals. We do not receive Do Not Track Signals or similar signals. In the event we receive any Do Not Track Signals, we will not comply with them, as that is not part of the functionality of our Service.
   5. Third-Party Use of Cookies and Other Technologies. Certain services, applications, or content, including advertisements, are served by third-parties like advertisers, ad networks and servers, and application providers. These third parties may use cookies, alone or in conjunction with other technologies, to collect information about you when you use the Service. The information they collect may be associated with your personal information and/or they may collect information about your or your online activities over time across third-party websites or online services, and they may use this information to provide you with interest-based (behavioral) advertising or other targeted content. For example, Google Analytics may track your activities or collect your information across third-party websites or services when you use the Service. We do not control these third parties, their tracking technologies, or how they are used. Any questions about an advertisement or targeted content, should be directed to the party that provided it. For information about opting-out of targeted advertising, see Section 10 below (“Your Data Choices”).

6. How We Use Your Information

• We use user information collected by or provided though the Service, which may include your personal information for the following purposes:
• To provide the Service, along with any other services, information, or actions you request;
• To improve, plan for, and provide our content, materials, and programming;
• To provide a safe and inclusive environment for participants in our online and on-site programs;
• To send you e-mails or notices about your account or about changes to the Service, the Policy, or the Terms, and to otherwise communicate with you in connection with the Service;
• To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights under contracts or agreements with you;
• To protect against, identify, and remediate any unauthorized use of or access to the Service;
• To improve and optimize the Service, store user preferences, customize user experience, collect general data and statistics, and analyze usage of and interaction with the Service;
• In any other way disclosed to you when you provided the information, subject to applicable law;
• To fulfill any other purposes for which you provided such information; and
• For any other purpose with your consent, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

To Promote Our Programs & Services: We also use your information to contact you by e-mail, through the Service, or otherwise about our services, programs, or other resources that may be of interest to you. However, you have the right to opt out of such communications, if you do not wish to receive them. For information and instructions on exercising your opt-out rights please see Section 10 below (“Your Data Choices”).

7. How We Share Your Information

We disclose personal information collected from or about you as part of the Service to third parties for the purposes described below, as follows:

• Service Providers: To our contractors, service providers, vendors, and other third parties:
  • To provide the Service, along with any other services, information, or actions you request;
  • To store and retain your information;
  • To monitor, protect against, identify, and remediate unauthorized use, access, or misuse of user information or the Service;
  • To improve and optimize the Service, store preferences, customize user experience, collect general data and statistics, and analyze usage of and interactions with the Service;
  • To fulfill the purposes for which you provide your information
  • For any other purpose disclosed to you when you provide such information; and
  • With your consent.
• Court Orders; Legal Rights; Protecting the Service and Others: To comply with any court order, applicable law, or legal process (including responses to government or regulatory requests), to enforce contracts and agreements, or if we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of users, the Service, Spirit Rock, or others.
• Dissolution and Other Changes: Upon a dissolution, restructuring, reorganization, or other transfer of some or all of our assets.
• Instructors, Teachers, and Presenters: When you register for a course, workshop, training, or other program, we may share your name, e-mail address, and other information which is relevant to that program with the relevant instructors, teachers, or presenters, only if you provide your consent to such disclosure, during the registration process for such program or otherwise.
• Partner Centers & Joint Programs: From time to time, Spirit Rock collaborates with partner centers and other organizations (our “Partner Centers”) in order to provide present co-authored, co-hosted, co-sponsored, and joint content, programming, events, and resources. Spirit Rock may share your name, email address, and information about the subjects of interest to you, with our Partner Centers, only if you provide your consent.
• Promoting and Marketing Our Services: Unless you opt-out, Spirit Rock may disclose information such as your name, email address, subjects or programs of interest to you, programs you previously attended or completed, age, and location to third-party service providers engaged by us, in order to tailor and present offers, program and content suggestions, and recommendations related to the Service to you, or to otherwise offer, promote, and market Spirit Rock’s services to you.
• Third-Party Marketing Subject to User Consent: Spirit Rock does not use or share your personal information with third parties to market third-party services to you; provided, however, that we may share your information with certain Partner Centers in order to promote their programs to you, only if you expressly consent to such sharing of your information.
• Non-Identifying Data: Spirit Rock reserves the right to use and disclose information non-identifying data without restriction, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

8. International Users

Our privacy practices are subject to applicable laws in the countries in which our users are located. In light of this, we engage in the data practices described in this Policy, with respect to a user, only to the extent such practices are permitted under the applicable law of the country where the user is located. Depending on the country where you are located, you may have certain additional privacy rights under the laws of the country where you are located.

9. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Spirit Rock is located and operated in the United States. If you are located in a country other than the United States your information may be transferred internationally in connection with your use of and access to the Service. Whenever your personal information is transferred, stored, or processed by us, we will take reasonable steps to safeguard the privacy of your personal information. These steps include obtaining your express consent to the transfer of your personal information to the United States or other lawful means of transferring your personal information.

10. Your Data Choices

We strive to provide you with choices about the personal information you provide to us and how it is processed. To that end, we have created tools to allow you exercise control over your information, such as the right to opt-out of certain data practices.

1. Cookies & Tracking Technology. You have the option to set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the Service may be inaccessible or may not function properly. For example, the Service may not be able to recognize you or your devices and may not be able to accommodate your preferences or settings.
2. Other Options for Opting-Out of Targeted Advertising. We do not control the collection or use of your information to serve interest-based advertising. However, such third parties may provide you with ways to choose not to have your information collected or used for such purposes. For example, you can opt-out of receiving targeted advertisements from the members of the Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) on the NAI website.
3. Marketing Communications from Spirit Rock. If you do not wish for us to use your email address or other contact information to promote Sprit Rock’s programming, resources, content, and other services to you, you have the right to opt-out by changing the preferences in your account. Our promotional and marketing emails also include a link, which you can use to update your preferences and unsubscribe from such communications.
4. Communications from Instructors, Teachers, Presenters, & Partner Centers. As described above, we may share your personal information with teachers, presenters, instructors, and Partner Centers, if you have provided your consent to such disclosures. If you have consented to such disclosures, you may opt-out of receiving such communications at any time by sending a request to courses@spiritrock.org.

11. Accessing, Correcting, and Updating Your Data

You may have certain additional privacy rights under the laws of the jurisdiction where you are located. Nevertheless, Spirit Rock provides our users with a number of rights, with respect to your personal information, including the right to request access to, change, or remove your personal data, or to change your marketing preferences (as described above). If at any time, you would like to modify, update, correct, review, or request access to the personal information we have about you, you may do so through your user account (for certain corrections and updates) or by sending a request to courses@spiritrock.org or:

Spirit Rock Meditation Center
PO Box 169
Woodacre, CA 94973

Spirit Rock reserves the right to use reasonable measures to verify your identity before modifying, updating, correcting, removing, or providing access to the personal information of any user.

12. Account Termination; Retaining Your Information

You can close your account at any time by sending an account termination request to srmc@spiritrock.org. If you choose to close your account, we will remove all or part of certain posts from view and/or dissociate them from your user profile or account. However, we will retain your information so long as it is needed in order to provide the Service or as otherwise permitted by applicable law. For example, we may retain information to comply with our legal obligations. We may also maintain residual copies of your information in our backup systems.

13. Data Storage & Security

We use reasonable technical, administrative, and other measures, to (i) secure and store the information collected by us (or on our behalf) through the Service and under this Policy and (ii) to attempt to prevent the misuse of, loss of, and unauthorized access to, such information, such as access controls and password requirements. We also use industry-standard service providers, with data protection and security measures that meet industry standards, to host and store your information. All third-party service providers engaged by Spirit Rock are vetted for security, privacy, and compliance purposes. Although we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee the security of information submitted, collected, or received through the Service and under this Policy. The transmission of such information in connection with the Service is at your own risk.

14. Third-Party Services & Data Practices

Our Service includes links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or provided by Spirit Rock. Such third parties may collect information from or about you. We are not responsible for, and make no representation of any kind regarding, such third parties or their data practices. If you choose to click on any links to, interact with, visit, use, or otherwise engage with any third-party websites, services, or entities, you do so entirely at your own risk. You should review the policies and terms applicable to such third parties and make any other investigation that you deem appropriate before using or visiting any third-party websites or services. You are solely responsible for any information you choose to post, submit, share with, or make available to any third parties.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Policy or our data practices, please contact us at courses@spiritrock.org.