Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy (American Federation of Astrologers)

Last updated: September 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how American Federation of Astrologers, Inc. (“AFA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit https://astrologers.com (the “Site”) or use our services—including purchasing books and courses, participating in our learning platform, and submitting directory or event listings (collectively, the “Services”).

If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Services.

1) Who we are & contact

  • Data Controller: American Federation of Astrologers, Inc., 6535 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283, USA
  • Privacy Contact: info@astrologers.com (or use our contact form)

2) Information we collect

You provide:

  • Account data (name, email, password, billing & shipping address, phone).
  • Orders & checkout data (products purchased, payment method, tax/shipping details).
  • Course & LMS data (enrollments, progress, quiz/exam responses, certificates, comments, support requests).
  • Directory & event submissions (profile details, listing metadata, images, links, locations).
  • Communications (emails, contact form messages, support tickets, surveys).

We collect automatically:

  • Device & usage data (IP address, browser, OS, pages viewed, timestamps, referring URLs).
  • Cookies and similar technologies for login/session, cart, preferences, analytics, and fraud prevention.

From third parties:

  • Payment processors (WooPayments/Stripe/PayPal—we do not store full card numbers).
  • Shipping/tax services (e.g., WooCommerce Services/Tax, USPS/UPS/FedEx).
  • Email service providers (e.g., transactional & marketing emails).
  • Anti-fraud/abuse services and analytics tools.

3) How we use information

  • Provide, secure, and improve the Site and Services.
  • Process orders, payments, shipping, tax collection, and refunds.
  • Manage course access, track progress, grade quizzes, and issue certificates.
  • Publish and moderate directory and event listings.
  • Communicate about accounts, orders, courses, policy updates, and marketing (with opt-out).
  • Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats; comply with legal obligations.
  • Analyze usage to improve content, UX, and performance.

4) Legal bases (EEA/UK where applicable)

  • Contract (to provide the Services you request).
  • Legitimate interests (security, improvement, communications).
  • Consent (cookies/marketing where required).
  • Legal obligations (tax, accounting, regulatory).

5) Sharing of information

We share only as needed to run the Services:

  • Payment processing: WooPayments/Stripe/PayPal
  • Shipping & tax: Carriers / WooCommerce tax services
  • Email & notifications: Provider name, e.g., SendGrid/Mailgun/SMTP relay
  • Hosting & IT: Our web host and service providers that support the Site.
  • Course/LMS features: TutorLMS and related WP integrations.
  • Directories & events: Content you submit may be public on the Site.
  • Legal & safety: To comply with law or protect rights, safety, and security.
    We do not sell personal information.

6) Cookies & analytics

We use necessary cookies for account login, security, cart, and preferences, plus optional analytics/marketing cookies where permitted. You can manage cookies in your browser. “Do Not Track” is not standardized; we do not respond to DNT signals.

7) Data retention

  • Orders, invoices, and tax records: kept as required by law (typically 7+ years).
  • Course records (progress/grades/certificates): retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter.
  • Directory/events content: retained while published or as required for moderation/compliance.
  • Backups/logs: retained for a limited, time-bound period.
    We delete or anonymize data when it’s no longer needed.

8) Your choices & rights

  • Account: View/update info in your account dashboard or contact us.
  • Email marketing: Unsubscribe via the footer link or ask us to remove you.
  • Data requests (EEA/UK/CA and where applicable): Access, correct, delete, restrict, or object; request portability; withdraw consent.
  • California (CPRA): Right to know, delete, correct, and opt-out of sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising (we do not sell).
    Submit requests at info@astrologers.com. We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

9) Children

Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their data. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to remove it.

10) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures (HTTPS, access controls, least privilege, patches/updates, backups). No system is 100% secure; please use a strong, unique password and safeguard your account.

11) International transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States and other countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction. We use appropriate safeguards where required.

12) Third-party links

The Site may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review their policies.

13) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

14) How to contact us

American Federation of Astrologers, Inc.
6535 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
info@astrologers.com | 480-838-1751