Privacy Policy
At Embodied Energy Wellness, we honour your trust and respect your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, purchase a service, or interact with us through our courses, sessions, and events.
1. Who We Are
Embodied Energy Wellness is founded by Christine Higgins, a certified energy healer, coach, and wellness facilitator based in Ireland. Our services include online and in-person healing sessions, courses, workshops, and digital content.
Website: www.embodiedenergywellness.com
Email: hello@christinejhiggins.com
2. What Information We Collect
We collect personal data to provide our services effectively and ethically. The types of information include:
Personal Details: Name, email address, phone number (via contact forms, bookings, sign-ups).
Payment Information: Handled securely via Stripe and Squarespace– we do not store card details ourselves.
Wellness Intake & Session Notes: For 1:1 sessions and coaching clients.
Course & Membership Activity: Includes progress, completion status, and feedback.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device ID, cookies, and tracking pixels (via Squarespace, Google Analytics, Meta, and TikTok).
3. How We Use Your Data
We only use your data in alignment with your consent and the legitimate purpose of your interaction with us:
To process bookings, payments, and course access.
To send emails about offerings, energy updates, or appointment reminders.
To personalise your experience and improve our services.
To comply with legal and ethical obligations in therapeutic practice.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data under the following bases:
Consent: You’ve given clear permission (e.g. signing up for emails).
Contract: To fulfil services you‘ve purchased or registered for.
Legal Obligation: For recordkeeping or financial regulations.
Legitimate Interests: To operate and grow our business respectfully and efficiently.
5. Sharing Your Information
We will never sell your data. We may share it with:
Trusted providers like Squarespace, Stripe, or marketing platforms under strict confidentiality.
Legal authorities if required to comply with law or protect our rights.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
Course and membership data: up to 3 years
Client session notes: 7 years (as per therapeutic guidelines)
Marketing emails: until you unsubscribe
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your data
Request corrections
Withdraw consent
Request deletion (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland)
To exercise your rights, contact: hello@christinejhiggins.com
8. Cookies & Tracking
This site uses cookies and similar tracking (e.g. TikTok pixel, Meta pixel) to:
Analyse website performance
Show you relevant ads
Improve your experience
You can disable cookies via your browser settings.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 without guardian consent.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Questions?
We are committed to holding your information with the highest integrity. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to: