Holisteek´s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

1. Information We Collect

When you use Holisteek, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: name, email address, password, and location (if provided).
• Newsletter Sign-ups: your email address when you subscribe.
• User Content: reviews, comments, messages, lists (public or private), and any places or events you create.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with the site (via cookies and analytics).
• Affiliate Links: when you click on Holisteek Shop product links (Amazon Affiliates), Amazon may track your activity according to their privacy practices.

We do not collect payment information directly. Purchases through Holisteek Shop are processed via Amazon, and their Privacy Policy applies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services.
• Personalize search results and show wellness places and events near you.
• Allow you to create and manage your profile, comments, lists, and content.
• Send you newsletters and updates (if you subscribed).
• Analyze site usage for internal statistics and improvement.
• Facilitate messaging between users and place/event owners.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

• Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).
• Email providers (for newsletters and updates).
• Amazon Affiliates (when you click and purchase through Holisteek Shop links).

We do not sell your personal data. If in the future this changes, we will update this Privacy Policy and request your consent as required by law.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Holisteek uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in.
• Remember preferences.
• Understand site usage (analytics).
• Support affiliate tracking (Amazon).

You can manage or reject cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie banner.

5. Public and Private Content

• Comments and Reviews: Visible to other users and may appear in search engines.
• Lists: You can create public or private lists. Public lists may show your profile name and shared content.
• Followers and Following: Your profile may display the users you follow and those who follow you, depending on your privacy settings.
• User-Generated Content (UGC): If you add places or events, your profile name may be visible. Holisteek reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates community standards.
• Messaging: Holisteek allows you to contact place owners. We do not monitor private messages, but we may access them if required by law or for abuse prevention.

6. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the services and for legitimate business purposes. You may request deletion of your account at any time.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access the information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Opt-out of newsletters or marketing.
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@holisteek.com

8. International Users

Holisteek is a global platform. We aim to comply with:

• GDPR (European Union).
• CCPA (California, USA).

By using Holisteek, your data may be transferred and stored in different countries where our servers or service providers are located.

9. Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your personal data, but no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to keep your password safe and not share it.

10. Third-Party Links

Holisteek may include links to third-party websites (including Amazon). Once you leave our site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies, and you should review the policies of those websites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the website or by email (if applicable).

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@holisteek.com

1. About Holisteek

Holisteek is a global digital platform designed to help people discover, share, and connect with wellness places, events, and resources. Holisteek also offers Holisteek Shop, which features affiliate links to products sold on Amazon.

2. Eligibility and Accounts

• Only one account is permitted per person.
• To register, you must provide your name, email, and password, or sign up using your Google account.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details and for all activity under your account.

3. User-Generated Content (UGC)

• You may post reviews, comments, photos, lists (public or private), places, and events.
• You retain ownership of your content. By posting, you grant Holisteek a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote your content on the platform.
• Holisteek reserves the right to edit, moderate, or remove content that violates these Terms or community standards.

4. Public and Private Features

• Comments and Reviews: Visible to other users and may appear in search engines.
• Lists: You may create public or private lists. Public lists may show your profile name and content to others.
• Places and Events: If you submit a new place or event, your profile name may be displayed.
• Followers and Following: Your profile may display the users you follow and those who follow you. Privacy settings allow you to control some visibility.
• Messaging: Holisteek provides messaging between users and place/event owners. Holisteek is not responsible for the content of private messages.

5. Holisteek Shop and Third-Party Services

• Holisteek Shop provides affiliate links to products sold on Amazon. Purchases are processed directly by Amazon, and their terms and privacy policies apply. Holisteek is not responsible for the quality, safety, or delivery of Amazon products.
• In the future, Holisteek may enable bookings or payments for events or services. If so, third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) will process those transactions, and their terms will apply.

6. Disclaimer of Wellness Content

Holisteek provides a directory and community platform. We do not verify, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of listings, reviews, events, or products.

• Wellness, health, and lifestyle information on Holisteek is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice.
• By using Holisteek, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk. Experiences with places, events, and products are the responsibility of the organizers or providers.

7. Limitation of Liability

• Holisteek is not responsible for any loss, injury, or damages resulting from your use of the Services, participation in events, or purchases made through affiliate links.
• Information on Holisteek is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

8. User Responsibilities

You agree not to:

• Post unlawful, harmful, misleading, or offensive content.
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation.
• Use Holisteek for spam, unrelated advertising, or commercial solicitation without authorization.

Holisteek reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

9. Changes to the Services

We may update, modify, or discontinue parts of the Services at any time. We may also update these Terms, and will notify users by posting the new version on the site.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable international laws and regulations. Specific jurisdiction may apply depending on your location.

11. Termination

You may delete your account at any time. Holisteek may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or misuse the Services.