Last Updated: August 2026

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Heartistic Soul respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us.

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This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit the Heartistic Soul website, contact Barbara, book a session, purchase a service, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with Heartistic Soul.

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Information We May Collect

Information may be collected when you:

• Submit a contact or inquiry form

• Schedule or request an appointment

• Purchase or pay for a service

• Subscribe to email communications

• Contact Barbara by email, telephone, social media, or another communication platform

• Participate in an online or in-person service

• Browse or interact with the Heartistic Soul website

Certain technical information may also be collected automatically through website technologies such as cookies and analytics tools.

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How We Use Your Information

Personal information may be used to:

• Respond to questions and inquiries

• Schedule and manage appointments

• Provide requested services

• Prepare for readings, sessions, or treatments

• Create astrology charts when requested

• Process payments and transactions

• Send appointment confirmations or service-related communications

• Provide information you have requested

• Maintain appropriate business and transaction records

• Improve the website and client experience

• Maintain website security and functionality

• Comply with applicable legal, tax, insurance, or regulatory requirements

 

Heartistic Soul does not sell or rent your personal information for monetary compensation.

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Information Shared During Sessions

Some Heartistic Soul services may involve personal, emotional, spiritual, or wellness-related conversations.

Information voluntarily shared with Barbara during a session will be treated with respect and discretion and used only as reasonably necessary to provide the requested service, communicate with you, maintain appropriate records, or satisfy applicable legal or business requirements.

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Please avoid submitting highly sensitive medical or personal information through general website forms unless it is reasonably necessary for the service being requested.

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Therapeutic Astrology Information

Therapeutic Astrology may require your:

• Date of birth

• Time of birth

• Place of birth

 

This information is used to prepare and interpret your astrological chart and provide the requested service.

 

Birth information will not knowingly be used for unrelated marketing or other purposes without your permission.

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Payments

Payments may be processed through third-party payment processors.

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Heartistic Soul may receive information confirming your transaction, such as your name, amount paid, service purchased, and transaction status.

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Full credit or debit card information may be collected and processed directly by the applicable payment provider rather than Heartistic Soul.

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Third-party payment providers maintain their own privacy, security, and data-handling practices.

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Website Hosting & Third-Party Services

The Heartistic Soul website is hosted using Wix and may use third-party services to provide features such as:

• Website hosting

• Contact forms

• Appointment scheduling

• Online payments

• Email communications

• Website analytics

• Social media integration

• Video or online sessions

 

These providers may collect or process information when necessary to provide their services.

 

Use of third-party platforms may also be subject to the privacy policies and terms of those providers.

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Cookies & Analytics

The Heartistic Soul website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember visitor preferences, understand how visitors interact with the site, and improve website performance.

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Cookies may include those necessary for basic website operation as well as analytics or marketing technologies if those features are enabled.

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Visitors may be able to manage cookie preferences through the website's cookie settings or through their browser.

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Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.

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Social Media & Communication Platforms

Heartistic Soul may communicate with clients through services such as email, Facebook Messenger, FaceTime, social media platforms, or other third-party communication services.

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Information transmitted through these platforms may also be processed by the company operating that service.

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Heartistic Soul does not control the privacy or security practices of third-party communication platforms.

Clients should use appropriate discretion when sharing personal or sensitive information electronically.

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When Information May Be Shared

Heartistic Soul may share limited personal information with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate the website or business.

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This may include providers involved with:

• Website hosting

• Booking and scheduling

• Payment processing

• Email and communications

• Technology support

• Accounting

• Insurance

• Professional legal or business services

Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with applicable law or legal process

• Respond to a lawful governmental request

• Protect the rights, property, or safety of Heartistic Soul, Barbara, clients, or others

• Investigate suspected fraud, misuse, or security incidents

 

Heartistic Soul does not knowingly disclose personal information to third parties for purposes unrelated to operating the business or providing requested services without appropriate authorization.

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Data Security

Heartistic Soul takes reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

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However, no website, electronic transmission, email system, or online storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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Visitors and clients are encouraged to use reasonable caution when transmitting sensitive information electronically.

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Retention of Personal Information

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide services

• Maintain appointment and transaction records

• Respond to inquiries

• Resolve disputes

• Meet legal, tax, insurance, or regulatory requirements

• Protect legitimate business interests

 

Information that is no longer reasonably required may be deleted, destroyed, or anonymized when appropriate.

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Your Privacy Choices

You may contact Heartistic Soul to:

• Ask what personal information has been maintained about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of certain information where appropriate

• Withdraw from marketing communications

• Ask questions about how your personal information is being handled

 

Some information may need to be retained when required for legitimate business, legal, tax, insurance, regulatory, or record-keeping purposes.

 

Privacy rights may vary depending on where you live.

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Email Communications

If you choose to receive newsletters, updates, promotional emails, or other marketing communications from Heartistic Soul, you may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe option provided or by contacting Heartistic Soul directly.

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Appointment confirmations, payment information, and other communications necessary to provide a requested service may still be sent when appropriate.

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Children's Privacy

The Heartistic Soul website and services are primarily intended for adults.

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Heartistic Soul does not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through the website without appropriate parental or legal guardian involvement when required.

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If you believe personal information belonging to a child has been submitted without appropriate authorization, please contact Heartistic Soul.

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Third-Party Websites

The Heartistic Soul website may contain links to third-party websites, social media services, or other external resources.

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Heartistic Soul is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites or services.

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Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

Heartistic Soul may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

• Website features

• Services

• Business practices

• Technology

• Legal or regulatory requirements

 

The updated version will be posted on this website with a revised Last Updated date.

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Contact Heartistic Soul

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a request regarding your personal information, please contact:

Heartistic Soul
Barbara Gagliardi
https://www.facebook.com/barbarasholistichealing

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By using this website or voluntarily providing personal information to Heartistic Soul, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to review this Privacy Policy.