Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how theshaolinmonk.com (the "Site", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, use our services, or make a purchase from our Site or otherwise communicate with us (collectively, the "Services").

• Contact & Order Details: Name, billing address, shipping address, email address, and phone number.
• Financial Information: Payment card details and transaction history, processed through secure third-party processors.
• Sensitive Personal Information (Inner Circle VIPs Only): For students joining our Inner Circle, we collect your Date of Birth and Personal Practice Intentions. This information is classified as sensitive and is used strictly for the traditional customization of your Energy Bracelet and the scholarly research of your Dharma Name.
• Device & Usage Data: IP address, device identifiers, and browsing behavior collected via cookies and pixels.

• Providing Services: To fulfill orders, process payments, and grant immediate access to your digital curriculum.
• Spiritual Customization: To research your Dharma Name and craft personalized artifacts.
• Communication: To provide customer support and send account-related notifications.
• Marketing: To show you relevant advertisements (you may opt-out at any time).
• Security: To detect fraudulent activity and protect our intellectual property.

• Hosting Platform: Used to securely store and deliver our services.
• Fulfillment Partners: To arrange the shipping of physical artifacts from our sacred grounds to your address.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with law enforcement requests or valid legal processes.

• Access/Know what personal information we hold.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Limit use of sensitive information (e.g. birth date strictly for artifact customization).
• Opt-out of targeted advertising via Global Privacy Control (GPC) or unsubscribe links.

Our services are global. Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside of your residence, including the United States and China (where our physical artifacts are crafted). We rely on recognized legal mechanisms (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.

We implement industry-standard security measures. We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, resolve disputes, or comply with legal obligations.

For any questions regarding our privacy practices or to exercise your rights, contact contact@theshaolinmonk.com. See also our Terms of Service.