Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Vinyl Witch Astrology ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website and services, including astrology chart creation and online payments via Stripe.

1. Who We Are

Vinyl Witch Astrology is owned and operated by Katelyn Ferreira. We provide astrology-related services to clients worldwide. Our website is hosted on Squarespace, and we use third-party services such as Stripe and Google Drive to operate securely and efficiently.

Business Name: Vinyl Witch Astrology
Business Owner: Katelyn Ferreira
Address: Estrada Santa Luzia 79, Lavos, Portugal
Email: vinylwitchastro@gmail.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name and email address

  • Birth Data: Date, time, and location of birth (for astrology chart creation)

  • Payment Information: Handled securely by Stripe; we do not store card details

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device data via Squarespace analytics

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

Your data is used for:

  • Delivering personalized astrology services

  • Processing payments through Stripe

  • Sending confirmations or responding to inquiries

  • Complying with legal and tax obligations

  • Improving our website performance via Squarespace analytics

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you provide personal and birth data

  • Contract – to fulfill your service request

  • Legal Obligation – for accounting and recordkeeping

  • Legitimate Interest – to improve our services and website

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We only share data with the following service providers:

  • Stripe – for secure payment processing
    Stripe’s Privacy Policy

  • Squarespace – for hosting and analytics
    Squarespace’s Privacy Policy

  • Google Drive – for securely storing astrology chart data
    Google’s Privacy Policy

All providers are GDPR-compliant or follow equivalent protections.

6. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Fulfill legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

We do not store any payment information.

7. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request data deletion

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw your consent

  • File a complaint with your data protection authority

To make a request, email us at vinylwitchastro@gmail.com.

8. Data Security

We take your privacy seriously and secure all stored data. Your birth and contact details are stored on a private, access-controlled Google Drive spreadsheet.

9. International Transfers

Some service providers (e.g., Stripe, Google) may transfer your data outside the EU. These transfers are safeguarded by legal mechanisms like standard contractual clauses.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our site uses Squarespace analytics, which may set cookies in your browser. These cookies help us understand website usage patterns. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

Katelyn Ferreira
Vinyl Witch Astrology
Estrada Santa Luzia 79, Lavos, Portugal
Email: vinylwitchastro@gmail.com