NCW Healing Arts Collective – Privacy Commitments
in human language 🙂
1. What We Collect
When you join the Collective, we may collect things like your name, business details, contact information, and the images or words you provide for your profile. If you use extra services, we may also gather website content, emails for review requests (with your permission), or scheduling details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use this information only to:
Build and share your profile on the Collective website.
Support your visibility through search, blogs, or events.
Communicate with you about Collective gatherings, opportunities, or updates.
Improve the way the Collective website functions for both members and visitors.
We will never sell or rent your information.
3. Your Control
You remain the owner of your information. You can ask us to update or remove your profile or details at any time. If you no longer want to be a member, we will honor your request to have your information removed from the site.
4. Sensitive Information (HIPAA)
For licensed healthcare providers, we understand the added responsibility of HIPAA compliance. We do not ask for or store your clients’ health information. If you choose to share client contact lists for review requests, we use respectful, neutral language and handle them carefully—but you may also opt out of this service entirely.
5. Reviews & Reputation Support
One of the ways the Collective strengthens visibility is by encouraging clients to share authentic reviews online. Positive reviews are a powerful way to build trust and help new clients discover your work.
Because some of our members are licensed healthcare providers, there are a few guidelines we honor:
Non-HIPAA Modalities (such as massage therapists not billing insurance, bodyworkers, energy workers, coaches, yoga teachers, musicians, artists, etc.):
The Collective can send automated review requests on your behalf, using neutral and respectful language.
HIPAA-Covered Practitioners (such as psychotherapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, naturopathic or functional medicine doctors, and dietitians): To protect your compliance, we do not send automated requests directly to your clients. Instead, we provide tools like review request templates, QR codes, or Collective-wide review links that you can share at your discretion.
This ensures every practitioner can benefit from our reputation-building efforts, while honoring the ethical and legal responsibilities of each healing discipline.
6. Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may use simple cookies (tiny bits of data) to help us understand how people use the site. This helps us improve visibility for all members. You can turn off cookies in your browser if you prefer.
7. Security
We take reasonable steps to keep your data safe—using secure systems, trusted software partners, and limited access. No system is perfect, but we are committed to treating your information as carefully as we would our own.
8. Communication Choices
You’ll receive updates and invitations from us as part of your membership. You can opt out of general emails, but some communications (like billing or essential site updates) are required to keep your membership active.
9. Questions or Concerns
If you ever feel unsure about how your information is used, reach out. We’ll answer your questions in clear language and with respect for your needs.
Our aim is simple: to help healers be visible and connected, while protecting the privacy and dignity of everyone involved.
Terms of Service
Effective Date: 9.21.25
Welcome to NCW Healing Arts Collective (“Collective,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By using our website, subscribing to our emails or SMS campaigns, or engaging with the directory of practitioners listed here, you agree to the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.
1. Purpose of the Collective
NCW Healing Arts Collective is a promotional and community platform. We exist to connect visitors with healing artists, practitioners, and creatives in North Central Washington. We do not provide medical, therapeutic, or professional services ourselves.
2. Practitioner Listings
Practitioner profiles, business information, and services are provided by the practitioners themselves.
Reviews and testimonials are submitted by real clients, but we cannot guarantee accuracy.
We may provide editing support (such as formatting, images, or SEO optimization), but responsibility for all claims lies with the practitioner.
We reserve the right to edit or remove content that does not align with our guiding principles, community standards, or legal requirements.
3. No Employment or Agency Relationship
Practitioners listed on this site are independent businesses or individuals. Membership in the Collective does not create an employment, partnership, or agency relationship with NCW Healing Arts Collective.
4. Membership & Payments (For Practitioners)
Membership fees are billed monthly or annually and auto-renew unless canceled.
Practitioners may cancel at any time. Months or years already paid will not be refunded.
Founding Member discounts and benefits apply only as specified at sign-up.
We reserve the right to terminate membership for practitioners who act unethically, misrepresent their services, harm the reputation of the Collective, or fail to align with our guiding principles.
5. Email & SMS Communications
By subscribing, you consent to receive emails and, where applicable, SMS messages from us.
We comply with all U.S. laws including CAN-SPAM and TCPA.
You may unsubscribe or opt out at any time by following the links in our messages.
We do not sell or share subscriber or member lists with third parties.
6. No Guarantee of Results
NCW Healing Arts Collective does not guarantee client leads, revenue, or business success. Our role is to increase visibility, but outcomes vary and are the responsibility of each practitioner.
7. Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for:
The accuracy of practitioner information.
Any services provided by practitioners listed in the Collective.
Any direct, indirect, or incidental damages arising from use of this site or practitioner services.
8. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Washington. Any disputes will first be addressed through good faith mediation before other remedies are pursued.
9. Updates to Terms
We may update these Terms of Service as needed. Continued use of the site or services indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.
✨ In Plain Words:
We’re here to shine a light on the healing artists of our region. Practitioners are responsible for their own practices, and subscribers are free to opt in and out of communications anytime. We’ll do our best to maintain integrity, accuracy, and alignment with our guiding principles as this Collective grows.