Privacy and Cookie Policy
Privacy and Cookie Policy – Athena's Attic LLC
Effective
Date:
April 3, 2025
Last
Updated:
January 22, 2026
At Athena's Attic LLC, we value the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website (https://www.athenasatticllc.com) or interacting with our official social media pages, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
In this agreement, "we," "our," and "us" refer to Athena’s Attic LLC, Raven Moon Spiritual Center, and Athena Rocar, its owners and operators of the website. The pen name “Athena Rocar” is part of our brand identity; all credentials and training are held by the legal owner of Athena’s Attic LLC.
For the purposes of this page, “you” or “your” refers to any individual accessing or interacting with this Website.
Age Requirement: By accessing or using this Website, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older. Athena’s Attic LLC does not permit use of this Website by anyone under 18.
1. Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal information when you interact with our website and social media platforms. This may include:
- Email Address & First Name: Collected when signing up for our newsletter (if and when available).
- Age Verification: We require users to confirm that they are over 18 when signing up for email updates.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies through third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Blogger) to enhance your experience and monitor site performance.
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymized data (IP addresses, device/browser info, interaction data).
- Google Forms Data: If you submit feedback, suggestions, or inquiries via Google Forms related to the blog, we may collect:
- Email Address: If provided for follow-up or communication regarding your feedback.
- Name: If voluntarily provided in feedback or follow-up forms.
- Feedback/Comments: Any comments, suggestions, or concerns shared specifically about the blog content.
- Blog Experience Details: If you share thoughts about your experience reading or engaging with our blog.
- This information is used to respond to inquiries, improve the blog content, and provide any necessary follow-up. Data collected via Google Forms will not be used for marketing purposes unless you explicitly opted in.
- Social Media Interactions:
- When engaging with our content on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Patreon, we may collect:
- Your public profile information (e.g., username, comments).
- Engagement data (likes, shares, follows).
- Messages or inquiries sent via direct messaging.
- Note: Social media data collection is governed by the respective platforms' privacy policies.
Sensitive Personal Information
We do not knowingly collect or process sensitive personal information, including but not limited to health data, financial account information, government-issued identification numbers, biometric data, or precise location data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send email newsletters and updates (with your consent).
- Improve our website by analyzing traffic patterns via Google Analytics.
- Manage access to blog comments using Google authentication.
- Understand user interests via third-party surveys (if used).
- Engage with users on social media and respond to messages or comments.
- Analyze trends to improve our content and community engagement.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal information only when we have a lawful basis to do so. This includes your consent (such as when you voluntarily sign up for newsletters or submit forms), our legitimate interests in operating and improving this Website, and compliance with applicable legal obligations.
3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We do not sell or directly share your personal information. However, some third-party services may collect data and operate under their own privacy terms:
- Google (Analytics, Blogger, Forms): For analytics, content delivery, and feedback collection (via Google Forms). When you submit feedback or suggestions via Google Forms, the information is processed by Google and subject to their privacy policy.
- Newsletter Services: If used, they process your email and name to manage subscriptions.
- Social Media Platforms: Governed by their own privacy terms. We do not control how they use your data.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
This section also serves as our Cookie Policy, explaining how we and our third-party partners use cookies and similar technologies on our website.We and our third-party providers use cookies and similar tools to collect usage data and personalize content.
Types of Cookies Used:
- Google Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site engagement (e.g., time on page, bounce rate).
- Blogger Cookies: Maintain user preferences and login sessions.
- Social Media Tracking: May collect data on your engagement with our content.
Managing Cookies:
You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.
5. Advertising and User Control
We do not currently have third-party advertising enabled on this Website. We do not participate in external ad networks or serve paid advertisements from third parties at this time.
We may occasionally promote our own products, services, or offerings on this Website. Any such promotional content will be clearly identified and labeled as originating from Athena’s Attic LLC.
If you are seeing advertisements that are not clearly labeled as Athena’s Attic LLC content, they are not being delivered by us. These ads are most commonly injected by third parties outside of our control, including browser extensions, mobile carriers, network providers, or malware/adware present on a visitor’s device.
Because these advertisements originate from third parties outside of our control, we are unable to manage, remove, or modify them. For user control, privacy preferences, or ad removal, visitors must contact or manage settings with the service responsible for injecting the ads, such as their browser provider, browser extensions, mobile carrier, internet service provider, or device security software.
Many browsers and devices allow users to review or disable extensions, manage privacy and advertising settings, or scan for unwanted software through built-in security or settings menus. We cannot provide support for third-party advertising behavior that does not originate from our Website.
6. Data Retention
Newsletter Data
Any personal data you provide, such as your email address and first name, for newsletter signups is stored on a third-party system that manages our email subscriptions. Unsubscribing from our newsletter is done through this third-party system and is subject to their Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policies for data retention. We have no control over how this third-party system handles your data.
Google Data
Data collected by Google (including Google Analytics and Google Forms) is managed according to Google’s Privacy Policy. This includes any feedback, suggestions, or comments submitted via Google Forms. We do not control or influence how Google retains or handles your data. Any data collected by Google is subject to their Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Social Media Data
Data associated with your interactions on social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, is managed according to the respective Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policies of each platform. We do not control or influence their data retention practices. If you wish to manage or delete your data, you must refer to the privacy policies and settings of the relevant social media platform.
7. Children’s Privacy
This Website is intended solely for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. Athena’s Attic LLC does not knowingly collect or process personal information from anyone under the age of 18.
If you believe that personal information has been submitted by a minor in violation of this Policy, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR & CCPA/CPRA
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Delete your personal data from our systems.
- Object to how your data is used.
- Withdraw Consent to receive newsletters by clicking "unsubscribe" at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: manager@athenasatticllc.comFor third-party data (e.g., Google or Meta), you must contact them directly.
Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
Some browsers and devices offer “Do Not Track” or Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. At this time, Athena’s Attic LLC does not respond to these signals directly, as we do not control how third-party services interpret them. Users should manage privacy preferences through their browser, device, or third-party service settings.
9. Data Security
We do not store your data on our own servers. All personal data is stored and managed securely by third-party platforms (e.g., Google, newsletter services, social platforms, Google Forms) using industry-standard protections.
Google Data: Data collected by Google (including through Google Forms and Google Analytics) is securely managed according to Google’s security protocols. This data is protected with encryption, access controls, and other industry-standard security measures.
Only authorized Athena’s Attic LLC personnel have access to systems for content and user engagement management, including any data related to feedback or inquiries submitted via Google Forms.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach involving personal information, we will rely on the affected third-party service provider’s breach notification procedures and applicable legal requirements. Where required by law, affected users will be notified in accordance with those obligations.
10. International Data Transfers
Our services and third-party tools (Google, Blogger, social platforms) may process your data on servers located outside your country of residence, including the United States.
These providers follow international privacy standards, including GDPR-compliant frameworks, to protect transferred data.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected with a new "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this page periodically. We are not responsible for privacy policy updates from third-party services (e.g., Google, Facebook).
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us at: manager@athenasatticllc.com
13. Additional Information
By using this website, you also agree to our Terms and Conditions, Important Disclosures, and Editorial Policy, which provide further details on our practices, policies, and your rights.
