Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

1. Information We Collect

At Cosmic Alchemy, we believe your personal information should remain yours. We collect only the data necessary to provide your cosmic readings and improve your experience.

  • Voluntary Information: Name and birth date you provide when taking our test
  • Element Preferences: Your selected Wu Xing element preference
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through PayPal—we do not store credit card details
  • Usage Data: Anonymized analytics about how you interact with our services

✨ What We Don't Collect: Government IDs, precise geolocation, health data, or sensitive personal information beyond what you voluntarily provide.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to deliver our cosmic reading services:

  • Generate personalized astrology and Wu Xing readings
  • Send your premium report to your email upon purchase
  • Process payments securely through PayPal
  • Improve our website and services (using anonymized data only)
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our business:

  • PayPal: For secure payment processing. When you make a purchase, PayPal collects and processes your payment information according to their privacy policy.
  • Google Fonts: For beautiful typography (fonts loaded locally in your browser)
  • Analytics: Anonymized usage statistics to improve our service

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any other third parties.

4. Data Security

We take security seriously and implement industry-standard measures:

  • SSL encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure cloud hosting with regular security audits
  • Limited employee access to customer data
  • Your localStorage data stays in your browser—we cannot access it

5. Your Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

California Residents - Your CCPA Rights

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, disclosed, or sold
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information at the bottom of this policy.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal cookies for essential functionality:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site operation
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage (anonymized)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for immediate removal.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide additional notice via email.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, we're here to help.

Cosmic Alchemy Privacy Team

Email: privacy@cosmicalchemy.com

Response Time: Within 48 hours