Privacy Policy

At Alkimya Arkana, we treat your inner landscape and your personal data with the same reverence. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your journey with us is secure, transparent, and respectful.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services and products:

  • Identity & Contact Data: Name, email address, and shipping address provided during checkout or through our contact forms.
  • Transactional Data: Details about payments and the products/services you have purchased. (Note: We do not store credit card details; these are handled by secure, encrypted third-party payment processors).
  • Ritual & Private Atelier Data: Any personal reflections or intentions shared during the curation of bespoke rituals or shadow-work guidance. This information is treated as strictly confidential and is never shared with third parties.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Process and deliver your orders.
  • Communicate with you regarding your bespoke journeys or inquiries.
  • Send you our “Field Notes” (newsletter), only if you have explicitly opted in.
  • Improve our website experience through anonymous analytics.

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the shop to function (e.g., keeping items in your cart).
  • Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Atelier (we use Google Analytics with anonymized IPs).
  • Preferences: Remember your settings and previous visits.
  • You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

If you want to know more about how we use cookies on our site, feel free to consult our dedicated Cookie Policy page.

4. Data Retention & Security

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. We implement industry-standard security measures to prevent your data from being lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way.

5. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact the atelier at atelier@alkimya.net.

6. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to other websites (such as social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their policies.

Disclaimer & Intellectual Property

Product Use

All botanical essences, elixirs, and ritual tools provided by Alkimya Arkana are intended for sensory, ceremonial, and aesthetic purposes only. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We recommend a patch test for any botanical product and consulting with a healthcare professional if you have specific allergies or sensitivities. Alkimya Arkana is not responsible for the misuse of our products.

Intellectual Property

All content included on this website—including but not limited to the “Field Notes,” ritual descriptions, product names, photography, and the “Alkimya Arkana” brand identity—is the intellectual property of the Atelier. Any reproduction, distribution, or use of these materials without explicit written permission is strictly prohibited.