Effective Date: 1 January 2025
Last Updated: 21 May 2025
Heilpraxis Contrada | Healing Arts Contrada (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://healingartscontrada.com (the “Site”), in compliance with applicable data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other global privacy regulations.
1. Who We Are
Heilpraxis Contrada | Healing Arts Contrada, under the leadership of Joseph Michael Contrada, a licensed German Heilpraktiker (Complementary and Alternative Medicine Provider), has been dedicated to providing medical and healing services to patients worldwide for over 25 years.
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our practices, please contact us:
Email: healingartscontrada@proton.me
Mailing Address:
Heilpraxis Contrada | Healing Arts Contrada
Joseph Michael Contrada, HP
Narzissenweg 53C
21218 Seevetal
Germany
2. What Data We Collect
a. Personal Data
We may collect personally identifiable information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Mailing/Billing Address
- Payment Information (via secure third-party processors)
- Health or lifestyle details (only with explicit consent, if applicable)
b. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Date/time stamps
- Cookie identifiers
- Site usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent)
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve site functionality
- Analyze traffic and usage
- Personalize your experience
You may opt-out or manage preferences via our Cookie Policy or your browser settings.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (EU Visitors)
Under the GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent – when you explicitly agree (e.g., newsletter sign-up)
- Contractual necessity – to fulfill service agreements
- Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws
- Legitimate interests – such as improving our services or preventing fraud
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
- Provide and manage services
- Process transactions
- Respond to inquiries
- Send promotional or service-related communications
- Analyze site usage and improve performance
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers (e.g., hosting, payment processors, email platforms)
- Legal Authorities if required by law or to protect rights and safety
- Business Transfers, in case of merger or acquisition (you will be notified)
All third parties are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data.
6. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. and other countries. We ensure adequate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place for international transfers, particularly for users in the EU/EEA.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary:
- To provide services
- To comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
- Or until you withdraw your consent (where applicable)
8. Your Rights
For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Port your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
For California Residents (CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data is collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of data sale (we do not sell data)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising rights
To exercise any rights, contact us at: healingartscontrada@proton.me
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children without verifiable parental consent.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here, with the “Last Updated” date at the top.
13. Contact Us
For any questions or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Heilpraxis Contrada | Healing Arts Contrada
Email: healingartscontrada@proton.me
Mailing Address:
Heilpraxis Contrada | Healing Arts Contrada
Joseph Michael Contrada, HP
Narzissenweg 53C
21218 Seevetal
Germany