Privacy & Cookie Policy

Being Human – Last updated: July 2025

At Being Human, we hold your trust as sacred. This space exists to invite reflection, connection, and gentle growth — and we are deeply committed to protecting your privacy every step of the way.


This page explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. It’s written not as a barrier, but as a bridge of transparency.


🌿 1. What We Collect

When you visit Being Human, we may collect:

  • Basic information (IP address, browser type, pages visited – via analytics).
  • Cookies to help the site function smoothly and remember your preferences.
  • Email address if you subscribe to our Soul Letters.
  • Payment details if you donate or purchase (securely handled by Stripe or PayPal; we never see your card details).

We only collect what’s needed to create a safe, soulful experience.


🍵 2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Keep Being Human running smoothly.
  • Understand what resonates, so we can grow with you.
  • Respond to your messages with care.
  • Share Soul Letters if you’ve signed up (you can unsubscribe anytime).

We will never sell, rent, or misuse your data.


🌸 3. Cookies & Consent

Being Human uses cookies to:

  • Make the website work properly (essential cookies).
  • Understand how visitors interact (analytics cookies).
  • Occasionally share relevant updates or offerings (advertising cookies).

You have full control. You can accept, reject, or manage your cookie preferences anytime.


🌱 4. Your Rights

If you’re in the UK, EU, or California, you have the right to:

  • Access and download your data.
  • Request corrections or deletion.
  • Withdraw consent for cookies or email updates.

To exercise these rights, write to:
📧 beingthishuman@gmail.com


🕊 5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted services like:

  • Buttondown for Soul Letter emails.
  • Google Analytics for site insights.
  • Stripe & PayPal for secure payments.

Each has its own privacy practices.


🌸 6. Contact

Questions? Concerns? Gentle curiosities?
Email us: 📧 beingthishuman@gmail.com

This is a space for humans — and your privacy matters here. Always.


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Necessary
These cookies are essential for the website to work properly and cannot be switched off. They support core features like security, accessibility, and remembering your privacy choices. Without them, Being Human wouldn’t feel quite as human.

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Advertisement cookies let us share Being Human with a wider audience and, sometimes, provide relevant offerings or updates. You’re free to leave these off—we prefer connection to persuasion.

Analytics

These cookies let us understand how people find and use Being Human so we can make it softer, clearer, and more inviting over time. They don’t collect personal details unless you say yes.

Functional

Functional cookies help us remember the little things that make your visit smoother, like sharing posts to social media or saving your preferences. You can choose whether or not to enable them.

Performance

Performance cookies help us see how our pages are flowing and where things might slow down. They allow us to gently improve your experience without tracking who you are.