Mahvinoudey Privacy Policy

Mahvinoudey and Stewards of Mahvinoudey, a Private Ecclesiastic Research Society (the “Society”), are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, members, and guests. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information on mahvinoudey.com and through our related online forms, scheduling tools, and email communications.

This policy covers public-facing website activity. Private member information handled inside the Stewards of Mahvinoudey Private Membership Association (“PMA”) is additionally governed by the Membership Contract, Articles of Association, Charter & Bylaws, and related agreements.

• Mahvinoudey is a members-only elemental wellness sanctuary in Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi.
   
• Stewards of Mahvinoudey is an unincorporated Private Ecclesiastic Research Society and spiritual ministry that operates in the private domain as a PMA.​
   

For questions about this policy, contact:

Email: info@mahvinoudey.com
Mailing address: 4-1579 Kuhio Highway, Suite 102, Kapaa, HI 96746

When you visit our website or interact with us online, we may collect:

Information you provide directly

• Name, email address, phone number, and preferred contact method (e.g., when you request information, join our email list, or inquire about membership).​
   
• Information submitted on intake, contact, or booking forms (e.g., availability, general wellness goals), limited to what is necessary to respond to your request.​
   
• If you apply for membership or services, information required to administer that relationship, which is further governed by the PMA Membership Contract and related documents.​
   

Information collected automatically

• Basic usage information such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring sites, typically through cookies or similar technologies, to understand how visitors use our website and improve the experience.​
   

We do not intentionally collect sensitive medical records or detailed health history through the public website. Any wellness-related conversations and records for members are handled within the private domain of the Society and are covered by PMA agreements and internal confidentiality provisions.

We use the information described above to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information about Mahvinoudey, our services, and membership options.​
   
• Schedule visits, sessions, and events, and send confirmations or reminders.
   
• Manage our email list and send occasional updates, invitations, and educational content (you can unsubscribe at any time).
   
• Maintain the security and performance of our website and digital infrastructure.
   
• Comply with our internal PMA rules and applicable law, and protect the rights, safety, and integrity of our members, guests, and staff.Stewards-of-Mahvinoudey-Membership-Contract.pdf+1​
   

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

For visitors and members, our work is grounded in:

• The private contractual relationship created when you become a member of Stewards of Mahvinoudey, as described in the Membership Contract, Charter & Bylaws, and Articles of Association.​
   
• Fundamental rights recognized in those documents, including freedom of association, freedom of belief, and the right to privacy.​
   

For website visitors who are not members, we process data based on:

• Your consent (e.g., when you sign up for emails or submit a contact form).
   
• Our legitimate interest in operating a secure, functional website and communicating about our services.
   

We may share information with:

• Service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., web hosting, email marketing platforms, online booking tools), under agreements that require them to protect your information and use it only for our purposes.​
   
• Trusted professionals (e.g., accountants, legal advisors, IT support) as reasonably necessary to operate the Society and Mahvinoudey.​
   
• When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Mahvinoudey, the Society, our members, guests, or others, consistent with the privacy and confidentiality protections described in the PMA documents.​
   

Within the PMA, member information is treated as private contractual information, subject to the Society’s Covenant of Silence, confidentiality provisions, and internal dispute resolution processes.

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Remember basic preferences (such as language or device type).
   
• Understand aggregated, non-identifying usage patterns (e.g., which pages are most visited).​
   

You can usually control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect how the site functions but will not affect your membership status.

We keep your information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this policy.
   
• Administer active membership relationships and PMA obligations.​
   
• Comply with internal record-keeping requirements and applicable law.​
   

When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete it or anonymize it where feasible.

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes limiting access to authorized personnel and service providers and using secure systems where appropriate.

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No system can be guaranteed 100% secure, but we are committed to ongoing improvement and to handling any issues with transparency and care.

Depending on where you live and your relationship to the Society, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Requesting access to the information we hold about you.
   
• Requesting corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
   
• Requesting that we delete certain information, subject to internal record-keeping and PMA obligations.
   
• Opting out of non-essential communications (e.g., marketing emails) at any time.
   

To exercise these choices, contact us at info@mahvinoudey.com.

Our website and services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 through the public site. Any services involving minors occur only as part of a private membership relationship under the oversight of a parent or guardian and within the Society’s rules.​

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal context. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice on the site where appropriate.

Your continued use of the website after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.