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Privacy Policy

Effective January 1, 2026

Who We Are

Curandera operates Chão de Estrelas, a traditional plant medicine retreat center located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. References to “Curandera,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Curandera and its operators. Our website is curandera.co.

We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have with respect to it.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information you provide when:

  • Submitting a retreat application — including your name, email address, date of birth, nationality, occupation, health history, current medications, mental health history, and motivations for attending.
  • Subscribing to our mailing list — your name and email address.
  • Contacting us directly — your name, email address, and the content of your message.

We do not collect payment information directly. Payments are processed through secure third-party processors; we do not store your card details.

How We Use Your Information

  • To review and respond to retreat applications.
  • To conduct health screening and assess participant suitability and safety.
  • To coordinate retreat logistics — arrival information, preparation guidelines, and post-retreat integration support.
  • To communicate with you about your retreat or future programs you have expressed interest in.
  • To send newsletters or program updates, only if you have explicitly opted in.

Health Information

Detailed health information collected during the application process is used solely for participant safety screening and retreat preparation. This information is treated with the strictest confidentiality and is shared only with retreat facilitators and, where necessary, medical consultants involved in pre-screening review. We do not share health information with third parties for any commercial purpose.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and programs (e.g., email platforms, analytics tools), bound by confidentiality obligations.
  • Medical or emergency personnel when disclosure is necessary to protect your safety or the safety of others.
  • Legal authorities, where required by the laws of Brazil or applicable international obligations.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses basic cookies to improve browsing experience and to understand site usage through anonymized analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). You may disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so will not affect your ability to use the site. We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral tracking.

Data Retention

Application and health information is retained for up to five years following a retreat, in accordance with our duty of care obligations and applicable Brazilian law. Mailing list data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion at any time, subject to our legal retention obligations.

Your Rights

Under Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your data, subject to our legal retention obligations.
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email we send you.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@curandera.co.

Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use secure networks and devices when submitting sensitive information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after any change constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

Curandera · Chão de Estrelas
Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
hello@curandera.co