Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 16, 2025

Welcome to Healing Bells. We believe in the power of community, shared experience, and creative expression to navigate the journey of telling one’s own stories, celebrating diverse cultures, and healing from trauma. We are a dedicated association committed to fostering a supportive and understanding environment where individuals can connect, share their stories, and find resources through arts engagement.

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Our mission includes:

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• Sharing general information and resources related to an arts approach to cultural celebrations, trauma and resilience, and well-being.

• Offering classes. 

• Raising awareness about the impact of cultural wisdom, trauma, and the transformative power of the arts.

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Healing Bells strives to create a network of empathy and understanding for those impacted by trauma. We aim to reduce feelings of isolation, offer a sense of belonging, and empower individuals on their healing paths through shared experiences in arts-based activities and events (such as our "Ni une más" initiative), and access to relevant information.

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What We Offer:

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• Arts-Based Activities and Events: Opportunities to connect with others who understand and share similar experiences through creative engagement. These events are designed to foster mutual support and shared expression. Contact us to learn more about upcoming opportunities.

• Resource Directory: Curated links and information about artistic resources, educational materials, trauma-informed resources, and support organizations..

• Informational Content: Music, creative writing, scripts, choreography, dance, articles, personal stories (shared with consent), and other content focused on celebrating cultural arts, understanding trauma, and fostering resilience.

 

Crucial Understanding:

• What We Are Not It is essential to understand that Healing Bells is an artistic organization.

• We DO NOT provide professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. Our members, including any facilitators, are not acting as medical professionals, therapists, or counselors.

• We DO NOT offer medical diagnoses or treatment.

• We DO NOT offer crisis intervention services.

 

If you are in crisis or need immediate medical or mental health assistance, please contact your local emergency services (911) or a qualified healthcare professional. The information and support provided by Healing Bells are for informational and artistic purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.

 

Join Our Community: Find Support and Share Your Journey Through Arts

Healing Bells demonstrates how people can engage in the arts to tell their stories, celebrate their cultures, learn how to become arts activists, and build supportive communities. 

 

Connecting with Us and Participating: To foster a safe and respectful environment for everyone involved in our activities, we may request the following when you wish to participate or connect with Healing Bells:

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• Full Name: For personal connection and identification within our community activities.

• Email Address and/or Phone Number: For communication from Healing Bells about upcoming arts activities, events, or other opportunities to connect.

• Acknowledgement of and Commitment to Our Community Standards: We will ask you to acknowledge our Community Standards for interaction, which promote respectful communication, confidentiality (regarding personal sharing within the group context), and a supportive atmosphere during our events. All individuals participating are expected to uphold these Community Standards. Failure to comply may result in consequences up to and including dismissal without a refund. 

• Optional: Sharing Your Story/Introduction: When you participate in our activities or events, you may choose to share a brief introduction about yourself and your journey if you feel comfortable doing so. This is optional and intended to help foster connection within the group. Please only share personal information you are comfortable discussing in a group setting.

 

You can contact us via email at healingbellscontact.com to learn more about our arts-based activities, events, and how you can get involved.

 

Support Our Work: Become a Sponsor

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Your generous contributions enable Healing Bells to organize and facilitate our arts-based activities, maintain our resource network, expand our informational content, and develop future community initiatives. By becoming a sponsor, you play a vital role in helping us create and sustain a supportive environment for individuals impacted by trauma through the healing power of the arts.

 

Information Required from Sponsors: To process your contribution and acknowledge your generosity, we will require:

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• Full Name or Organization Name: For recognition and record-keeping.

• Email Address: For donation confirmations, updates, and relevant communications.

• Billing Address: Required by our payment processors for transaction verification.

• Sponsorship Level (if applicable): To ensure you receive any associated benefits.

• Optional: Message of Support: You may share a brief message with the Healing Bells community (with your permission).

 

Payment Information: You will be directed to our secure, PCI-DSS compliant payment processor to enter your payment details (credit/debit card, PayPal, etc.). Healing Bells does not directly collect or store sensitive payment information like credit card numbers or bank account details. 

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We are committed to transparency and will provide confirmation of your sponsorship and updates on how your contribution makes a difference.

 

Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: May 16, 2025

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Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Healing Bells ("we," "us," or "our"). This policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our website https://healingbellsglobal.com[Insert Website Address Here] (the "Site"), inquire about or participate in our arts-based activities and events, become a sponsor, or otherwise interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the responsible handling of your personal information.

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1. Information We Collect:

We may collect the following types of information:

• Information You Provide Directly:
   

  • Community Members/Participants: When you express interest in, register for, or participate in our arts-based activities and events, we may collect your full name, email address, and/or phone number. You may also choose to provide a brief introduction or share aspects of your story within the context of these activities.

  • Sponsors: When you make a donation, we collect your full name or organization name, email address, billing address, and sponsorship level (if applicable).

  • Contact Forms/General Enquiries (via website, email, phone, or in-person): If you contact us, we will collect your name, contact details (such as email or phone number), and any other information you provide in your message or communication.

  • Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will collect your email address.

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• Information Collected Automatically (Website Interaction):
   

  • Log Data: Our servers automatically record information when you access or use our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamps, and related data.

  • Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies (small text files placed on your device) and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your Browse behavior on our Site (e.g., pages visited, links clicked). This helps us improve website functionality and user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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2. How We Use Your Information.

We may use your information for the following purposes:

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• To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To operate our website, organize and facilitate arts-based activities and events, manage participation, and provide access to our resources.

• To Process Donations and Sponsorships: To process your contributions, send confirmations, and acknowledge your support. Secure third-party payment processors handle payment transactions.

• To Communicate with You: To respond to inquiries, send important announcements, provide information about Healing Bells' activities and events, and distribute our newsletter (if subscribed).

• To Foster Community: To enable interaction and communication during our arts-based activities and events. Please remember that any personal information you voluntarily share during group activities may be heard by other participants.

• To Improve Our Site and Services: To analyze website usage, understand participant needs, and enhance our content, activities, and overall functionality.

• To Ensure Security and Prevent Fraud: To monitor and protect our website, activities, and participants from unauthorized access, misuse, or fraudulent activity.

• To Comply with Legal Obligations: If required by law or legal process.

 

3. Sharing Your Information:

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We may share your information in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers for website operation, payment processing, email distribution, data analysis, event facilitation support, etc. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request (e.g., subpoena, court order).

• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information if we believe it's necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent.

• Within Arts-Based Activities/Events: Information you voluntarily share during group activities or events will naturally be heard by other participants present. Please exercise discretion when sharing personal information in these settings.

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4. Your Privacy Choices:

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• Accessing and Updating Your Information: If you need to access or update the contact information we hold for you, please contact us directly.

• Email Communications: You can opt-out of newsletters and promotional emails via the unsubscribe link in those communications or by contacting us.

• Cookies: Most web browsers allow cookie control through settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

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5. Data Security:

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We take reasonable measures (e.g., encryption where appropriate, secure servers, access controls) to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

• Regarding Payment Information: Healing Bells utilizes secure third-party payment processors compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). We do not directly collect or store sensitive payment details. Review our payment processors' privacy policies for their data handling practices.

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6. Links to Other Websites:

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Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. We advise you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

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7. Children's Privacy:

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Our Site and services are not intended for minors unless with parental consent . We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately for its removal.

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8. Disclaimer Regarding Non-Medical Advice:

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Healing Bells is a peer support organization providing information and community connection related to celebrating cultures, understanding trauma and resilience, and learning how to advocate effectively for social issues that matter, primarily through arts-based activities and events. We are not medical professionals. Information on this Site or shared during our activities should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for health concerns or before making decisions related to your health or treatment.

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy:

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We may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date." Review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site and participation in our activities after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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10. Contact Us:

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at: 

healingbellscontact@gmail.com