Last Updated: February13,2026
At Paths of Awakening, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website, explore our books, or connect with our community.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with PathsOfAwakening.com (“Website”).
By using this Website, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
Paths of Awakening / Christine Hancock
Contact: [email protected]
Our website shares educational and inspirational content focused on awakening, storytelling, wellness, personal transformation, and related topics.
We are committed to respecting your privacy and safeguarding your data.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in three main ways:
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
Examples include:
- Email address submitted through forms
- Contact form messages
- Names or basic identifiers you provide
This information is collected through:
- WPForms contact forms
- Email subscription or inquiry forms
- Event sign-up forms
We do not request or store sensitive financial, medical, or legal data.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, basic technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- Browser type
- IP address
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Referring URL
- Time spent on site
This is collected through:
- Google Analytics
We use this information in aggregated form to understand how visitors engage with our content and improve user experience.
C. Embedded Media & External Services
Our Website may include embedded content such as:
- YouTube videos
- TikTok posts
- Facebook posts
Embedded content behaves exactly like you visited their platform directly.
These services may collect data, such as:
- Cookies
- Tracking information
- Usage activity
We do not control how third-party platforms process or handle this data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to your emails or requests
- Provide access to site features
- Improve website performance
- Share updates related to Paths of Awakening content
- Maintain security and anti-spam protection
We do not sell or share your personal data for advertising or commercial gain.
4. Third-Party Tools & Partners
We may use the following services as part of site functionality or content delivery:
- Zoho Mail — email communications
- WPForms — for contact and interest forms
- Google Analytics — site performance tracking
- YouTube embeds — video content
- TikTok embeds (if used)
- Facebook embeds (if used)
Each service may collect additional information according to their own privacy policies.
We encourage you to review them if concerned.
5. Cookies
We may use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Detect spam or fraud
- Maintain website performance
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
6. Children’s Privacy
Paths of Awakening does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe we have information from a child, please contact us immediately.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including:
- Limited access to site administration
- Use of reputable plugins and providers
- Routine updates and maintenance
No online method is 100% secure, but we prioritize safety and best practices.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may link to external sites, such as:
- Book purchase pages
- Educational resources
- External videos or media
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the Website grows and new features are added.
The “Last Updated” date will always reflect the newest version.
10. How to Contact Us
Questions or concerns may be sent to:
[email protected]
For more information, visit our books page