PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction & Core Principles

At Valkana, we believe that true privacy is essential for presence. Just as we restrict the use of digital recording devices at our physical gatherings to ensure complete immersion, we maintain the highest standards of discretion and security regarding the digital data you share with our collective.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, utilize, and protect your information when you browse our digital home, register for our newsletter, or apply for membership in the Valkana Mediterranean Society.

2. Information We Collect

To preserve our curated, community-focused model, we collect minimal data required to assess membership alignment and deliver essential event information.

A. Membership Application Data

When you submit an application to join the society, we collect:

• Your full name and electronic mailbox address.
• Active social media profiles (used solely to verify identity and alignment with our community guidelines).
• Your personal Statement of Interest detailing your creative or somatic path.

B. Newsletter Subscriptions

If you join our general mailing list, we collect only your email address to deliver updates on our upcoming Summer 2028 gatherings.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is processed strictly for the purposes of the society and is never sold, leased, or distributed.

• Application Review: We evaluate your statement of interest to ensure alignment with our co-creative principles.
• Communications: We send membership invitations, coordinate details, and dispatch event logs.
• Internal Security: We protect our physical and digital infrastructure against unauthorized entry.

4. Audio-Visual & Physical Privacy

Valkana enforces a strict media-restricted environment at all physical coordinates to preserve the confidentiality of our gatherings and support authentic presence.

• No-Photo Policy: Professional photography, filming, and audio recordings are strictly prohibited within active sound, ritual, and sanctuary spaces.
• Lens Protection: All mobile phone camera lenses are covered at checking portals upon entry to our coastal sanctuaries.
• Sanctions: Failure to respect the visual privacy of other members will result in immediate revocation of your membership without refund.

5. Storage & Your Rights

All collected personal information is stored securely on encrypted databases. We retain your application details only as long as necessary to manage your active membership query.

You have the complete right to request:

• Access to any data we currently store about you.
• Correction of incorrect contact details.
• Immediate and permanent deletion of your application, email, and profiles from our systems.

To request data retraction, please write to our sector coordinators via our Contact Portal.