Overview

At Soulution, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our holistic wellness platform, including our website, mobile applications, and related services.

Key Points:

  • We collect only necessary information to provide our services
  • Your sensitive wellness data is encrypted and protected
  • You have full control over your data and privacy settings
  • We never sell your personal information to third parties
  • We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations

This policy applies to all users of Soulution services, including Soul Academy, Emotion-Based Journeys, Spiritual Tools, Community features, and Retreats. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Date of birth and gender (optional)
  • Profile picture and bio
  • Language and cultural preferences
  • Location (country/city level only)

Wellness Data

  • Mood tracking and emotional check-ins
  • Journal entries and reflections
  • Progress in courses and journeys
  • Meditation and spiritual practice logs
  • Goals and personal development metrics

Usage Information

  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time spent on platform
  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and approximate location
  • Interaction with emails and notifications

Communication Data

  • Community posts and comments
  • Messages with mentors and coaches
  • Support tickets and feedback
  • Retreat bookings and preferences
  • Survey responses and reviews

Important: We collect sensitive wellness data to provide personalized support. This information is encrypted, stored securely, and never shared without your explicit consent.

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

  • • Deliver personalized wellness content
  • • Match you with suitable mentors
  • • Track your progress and growth
  • • Provide customer support
  • • Process payments and subscriptions
  • • Organize retreats and events

Personalization

  • • Recommend relevant courses
  • • Suggest appropriate journeys
  • • Customize meditation content
  • • Tailor community experiences
  • • Adapt to cultural preferences
  • • Improve AI assistant responses

Communication

  • • Send important service updates
  • • Share wellness tips and insights
  • • Notify about new features
  • • Remind about scheduled activities
  • • Emergency mental health alerts
  • • Marketing (with consent)

Safety & Security

  • • Detect and prevent fraud
  • • Monitor for harmful content
  • • Ensure community safety
  • • Verify user identity
  • • Prevent platform abuse
  • • Crisis intervention support

Analytics

  • • Measure platform performance
  • • Understand user behavior
  • • Improve our services
  • • Develop new features
  • • Research wellness trends
  • • Generate anonymized insights

Legal Compliance

  • • Comply with applicable laws
  • • Respond to legal requests
  • • Protect intellectual property
  • • Enforce our terms of service
  • • Report required disclosures
  • • Maintain business records

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Our Commitment: We Never Sell Your Data

Soulution does not and will never sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for monetary gain. Your wellness journey is private and sacred to us.

Trusted Service Providers

We share limited data with carefully vetted partners who help us deliver our services:

Technology Partners:

  • • Cloud hosting providers (AWS, Azure)
  • • Analytics services (Google Analytics)
  • • Communication tools (email, chat)
  • • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)

Wellness Partners:

  • • Licensed therapists and counselors
  • • Retreat organizers and venues
  • • Meditation and wellness instructors
  • • Emergency mental health services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect safety:

  • Court orders, subpoenas, or legal process
  • Imminent threat to life or safety (suicide risk, violence)
  • Investigation of illegal activities
  • Protection of our rights and property

Business Transfers

In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Soulution, your data may be transferred to the new entity. We will provide advance notice and ensure the same privacy protections continue to apply.

Research and Analytics

We may share aggregated, anonymized data for wellness research and industry insights. This data cannot be traced back to individual users.

Example: "85% of users report improved mood after 4 weeks" - without any personal identifiers.

Data Security and Protection

Technical Safeguards

End-to-End Encryption

All sensitive data encrypted in transit and at rest using AES-256

Secure Cloud Infrastructure

ISO 27001 certified cloud providers with redundant backups

Multi-Factor Authentication

Additional security layers for account protection

Regular Security Audits

Third-party penetration testing and vulnerability assessments

Operational Safeguards

Staff Training

Regular privacy and security training for all team members

Access Controls

Strict need-to-know basis for data access with audit logs

Incident Response Plan

Comprehensive procedures for handling security incidents

Compliance Certifications

SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and HIPAA compliance measures

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that poses a risk to your personal information, we will:

1
Notify authorities within 72 hours
2
Inform affected users immediately
3
Provide protection guidance

Your Privacy Rights

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

Right to Access

Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you

Right to Rectification

Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")

Right to Portability

Receive your data in a portable format to transfer elsewhere

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Right to Know

Learn what personal information we collect and how it's used

Right to Delete

Request deletion of personal information we've collected

Right to Opt-Out

Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)

Right to Non-Discrimination

Equal service regardless of exercising your privacy rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

Email Us

privacy@soulution.com

Account Settings

Manage preferences online

Contact Support

Call our privacy team

We respond to all privacy requests within 30 days (or sooner as required by law)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on Soulution. They remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and help us understand how you use our platform.

Essential Cookies

Authentication

Keep you logged in during your session

Security

Protect against fraud and abuse

Functionality

Remember your language and accessibility preferences

These cookies cannot be disabled as they're necessary for the platform to function.

Optional Cookies

Analytics

Help us understand how you use Soulution (Google Analytics)

Personalization

Remember your content preferences and recommendations

Marketing

Show relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness

You can control these in your cookie preferences.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics
Usage analytics
Stripe
Payment processing
Zoom
Video sessions
Mailchimp
Email marketing

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Through Soulution:

  • Visit Settings > Privacy > Cookie Preferences
  • Toggle individual cookie categories on/off
  • Save your preferences (applies immediately)

Through Your Browser:

  • Browser settings > Privacy > Cookies
  • Block all cookies (may break functionality)
  • Clear existing cookies

Data Retention and Deletion

Our Retention Principles

  • We keep data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected
  • Legal requirements may require longer retention for some data types
  • We prioritize user safety, which may affect deletion timelines for crisis data

Active Account Data

Profile Information

While Active

Name, email, preferences - retained while your account is active

Wellness Data

While Active

Journals, mood tracking, progress - available for your continued growth

Community Posts

While Active

Your contributions to help others (you can delete anytime)

After Account Deletion

Personal Data

30 Days

Complete deletion of identifiable information

Anonymized Analytics

5 Years

De-identified usage data for platform improvement

Financial Records

7 Years

Required for tax and legal compliance

Special Circumstances

Crisis Intervention Data

If you've been involved in a mental health crisis intervention, we may retain relevant data longer to:

  • • Ensure your continued safety
  • • Comply with healthcare regulations
  • • Provide continuity of care
  • • Support legal requirements

Legal Holds

Data may be retained longer if required for:

  • • Ongoing legal proceedings
  • • Regulatory investigations
  • • Safety and security purposes
  • • Fraud prevention and detection

How to Delete Your Account

1

Request Deletion

Account Settings > Delete Account or email us

2

Confirmation

We'll confirm your identity and intentions

3

Grace Period

30-day period to change your mind

4

Final Deletion

Permanent removal of personal data

Contact Our Privacy Team

Get in Touch

Email

privacy@soulution.com

Phone

+971-4-582-7890 (Privacy Line)

Address

Level 42, Index Tower, DIFC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Data Protection Officer

Sarah Al-Mahmoud

Chief Privacy Officer

dpo@soulution.com

Sarah oversees all privacy and data protection matters at Soulution. She has over 10 years of experience in privacy law and technology.

CIPP/E Certified GDPR Expert Privacy by Design

Response Timeframes

24hrs
Crisis/Emergency
5 days
General Inquiries
30 days
Data Requests

Policy Updates and Changes

Version History

Version 3.0

Added CCPA compliance, enhanced cookie controls

December 2024

Version 2.1

Clarified data retention periods, added crisis data provisions

August 2024

Version 2.0

Major update for GDPR compliance, expanded user rights

May 2024

How We Notify You

  • Email notification to all users
  • In-app notification banner
  • Website announcement
  • Push notification (for major changes)

Notice Periods

Minor clarifications Immediate
Standard updates 30 days
Significant changes 60 days
Legal requirement As required

Your Options When We Update

When we make significant changes to this Privacy Policy, you have several options:

Accept Changes

Continue using Soulution under the new terms

Adjust Settings

Modify your privacy preferences to match your comfort level

Leave Platform

Delete your account if you disagree with the changes