🌐 Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025

Michelle Robinson (trading as A Pathway to Knowing) ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and other applicable laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you interact with us through our website, services, or events. By using our services, you agree to the practices outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as:

  • Your full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Location (e.g., country or city)

  • Information you provide during consultations, bookings, surveys, or program participation

  • Payment information (via secure third-party platforms such as Stripe or PayPal)

We may also collect technical data such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on our website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and personalize our services

  • Schedule sessions and respond to your inquiries

  • Process payments and deliver digital or live offerings

  • Send newsletters or updates (only with your consent)

  • Improve our services and customer experience

  • Meet any legal or regulatory requirements

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with trusted third parties only as needed to provide our services, including:

  • Scheduling and communication tools (e.g., Calendly, Acuity Scheduling, Zoom, Google Meet)

  • Payment processors, email platforms, and secure cloud storage providers

  • Legal authorities, if required by law

  • Others, but only with your explicit permission or direction

4. Storing and Protecting Your Information

We take reasonable precautions to safeguard your personal information from loss, unauthorized access, or misuse. Data may be stored in New Zealand or on trusted international platforms that meet industry security standards.

5. Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. To do so, please contact us at support@apathwaytoknowing.com.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how our website is used and to improve the user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

7. Marketing Communications

If you opt in, we may send you occasional updates or marketing emails. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us directly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for or as required by law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will always be available on this page with the revised date.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of New Zealand, including the Privacy Act 2020. If you are located outside New Zealand, please be aware that your data may be processed and stored in New Zealand or by third parties in other countries.

By using our services, you consent to this processing. Where required (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), we take appropriate steps to uphold your rights.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
Michelle Robinson
A Pathway to Knowing
Email: support@apathwaytoknowing.com
Location: New Zealand