PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: January 18, 2026
1. Introduction
Origin Institute ("we," "our," or "us"), an integrated auxiliary of Bioharmony Collective, a 508(c)(1)(a) church incorporated in Colorado, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at theorigininstitute.com, use our mobile application, or engage with our services (collectively, the "Services").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.
2. Contact Information
Origin Institute
Address: 7830 Wiles Rd C&D, Coral Springs, FL 33067
Privacy Contact Email: [email protected]
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
• Account Registration: Name, email address, and phone number (optional)
• Profile Information: Profile photos and images you choose to upload
• Payment Information: Billing details and payment card information (processed securely by our third-party payment processors)
• Community Content: Posts, comments, messages, and other content you share in forums, chat features, and community groups
• Communications: Information in emails, contact forms, or support requests you send us
• Health Information (Future): We may in the future collect information about health goals and current health conditions, with your explicit consent
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you access our Services, we automatically collect:
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, browser type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Services, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and error logs
• Practice Session Data (Future): We may in the future track your practice sessions and progress within the app, with your consent
3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information and improve your experience. These may include:
• Essential Cookies: Required for the Services to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Services (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Services.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Process your subscription payments and manage your account
• Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• Communicate with you about your account, updates, and promotional materials
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Enforce our Terms and Conditions and protect our legal rights
• Comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
• Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide the Services you requested
• Legitimate Interests: Processing for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our Services and marketing
• Consent: Processing based on your specific consent, which you may withdraw at any time
• Legal Compliance: Processing necessary to comply with legal obligations
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
6.1 Service Providers
We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
• Payment Processors: Authorize.net and Costco Merchant Services (powered by Elavon) for payment processing
• Platform Provider: Go High Level for marketing and communication services
• Analytics: Google Analytics for website usage analysis
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
6.2 Affiliated Organizations
We may share information with Bioharmony Collective, our parent organization, for administrative and operational purposes.
6.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
6.4 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.
6.5 With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining retention periods, we consider:
• The duration of your account and subscription
• Legal obligations to retain data
• Statute of limitations for potential legal claims
• Business necessity
9. Your Privacy Rights
9.1 General Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
9.2 European Economic Area (EEA) Residents
If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
9.3 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
• No Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell your personal information
To submit a request, email us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. When we transfer personal data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information,
such as standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Services are intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take steps to delete such information.
For users between 13 and 18, we recommend parental involvement in their use of our Services.
12. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
13. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our Services do not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification. Your continued use of the
Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Origin Institute
7830 Wiles Rd C&D
Coral Springs, FL 33067
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably practicable.
16. Acknowledgment
BY USING OUR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.