
“The Cosmic Divine is the totality of existence - the unfolding Universe, infinite and impersonal, yet the source of all wonder and life.”
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 11/4/2025
The Community of the Cosmic Divine (“we,” “our,” or “the Community”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit our website or participate as a member.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
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a. Account and Membership Information
When you register as a member, we collect information such as your name, email address, login credentials, and membership tier.
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b. Payment Information
If you purchase a paid membership, payment details are processed securely through our third-party payment provider (e.g., Wix Payments, Stripe, or PayPal). We do not store full payment card information on our servers.
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c. Communications
We collect messages and feedback you send us through forms, email, or member interactions.
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d. Photo and Video Submissions
Members in certain tiers may submit photos or videos to be displayed on the website. These files may include images of people, natural scenes, or artistic compositions that may involve non-sexual nudity in a respectful or symbolic context.
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By submitting such content, you confirm that:
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You own or have permission to share all uploaded materials.
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Any person identifiable in the content (including minors) has given consent for the content to be shared.
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The material does not depict sexual activity, exploitation, or illegal conduct.
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We review submitted materials before publication to ensure they align with community guidelines and legal standards.
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e. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and device data via cookies and analytics tools (see Section 6).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide and maintain member services and access to restricted content.
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Process payments and manage memberships.
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Display member-submitted content (with consent).
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Communicate about updates, events, and community news.
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Improve website performance and user experience.
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Enforce our Terms of Use and community guidelines.
3. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We use Wix.com as our hosting and content management platform. Wix provides secure data storage and transmits data using SSL encryption. Your personal data may be stored on servers operated by Wix and its trusted providers.
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share limited information only:
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With service providers (e.g., payment processors, email delivery platforms) who help us operate our site and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
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When legally required (e.g., to comply with a court order or law-enforcement request).
Uploaded photos and videos may be displayed publicly on our site and social channels only with your consent.
5. Retention and Deletion
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above.
You may request deletion of your account or content at any time by contacting us at [insert contact email].
Removed photos may persist in system backups for a limited period before permanent deletion.
6. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide core functionality and analyze visitor behavior. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
We may use built-in Wix Analytics or Google Analytics, which may collect anonymized data to understand website usage patterns.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access or receive a copy of your personal data.
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Request correction or deletion of your data.
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Withdraw consent for specific uses.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@cosmicdivine.org.
8. Content Guidelines & Sensitive Material
The Community of the Cosmic Divine values freedom of expression in artistic, natural, and spiritual forms. Some images submitted by members may contain non-sexual nudity intended to reflect human or natural beauty, not sexual activity or exploitation.
We strictly prohibit:
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Sexualized, pornographic, or exploitative material.
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Any depiction of minors without verified parental or guardian consent.
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Content that violates law or community values.
We reserve the right to remove content at our discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
9. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: info@cosmicdivine.org