Last Updated: May 1, 2026
Welcome to gentlwish.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We sell authentic Taoist talismans, protection amulets, and personalized blessing services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
– Identity & Contact Data: Name, email address, shipping address, phone number.
– Payment Data: Processed by third-party gateways (Stripe/PayPal). We do not store full card numbers.
– Ba Zi (Eight Characters) Data: When you request a “Personalized Blessing Talisman,” you may voluntarily provide your birth year, month, day, and hour. This is used exclusively for a Taoist priest to perform your individual consecration ritual.
– Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, shopping cart behavior (via cookies).
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
– To process, ship, and service your talisman orders.
– For Personalized Blessings: Your Ba Zi data is shared ONLY with the officiating Taoist priest. It is never used for marketing or automated decisions.
– To improve our website and products using anonymized data.
– To comply with legal obligations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
3. SPECIAL PROTECTIONS FOR YOUR BA ZI DATA
– Explicit Consent: Collected only when you voluntarily select the personalized service.
– Limited Use: Used for a single, one-time ritual only.
– Retention: Your Ba Zi data is automatically and permanently deleted within 90 days after your order is completed.
4. SHARING & DISCLOSURE
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only with:
– Service Providers: Payment processors and shipping carriers (e.g., USPS, DHL).
– Taoist Priest: For personalized blessings as described above.
– Legal Obligations: When required by law or court order.
5. DATA SECURITY
We use SSL encryption and access controls to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.
6. YOUR RIGHTS (CCPA & GDPR)
If you are a California resident or in the EEA, you have the right to:
– Access: Request a copy of your data.
– Delete: Request deletion of your data.
– Correct: Update inaccurate information.
– Withdraw Consent: For Ba Zi data, you may withdraw consent at any time (note: this may prevent us from completing your personalized blessing).
To exercise these rights, contact us at tao@gentlwish.com.
7. COOKIES
We use cookies to remember your shopping cart and analyze traffic via Google Analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your information may be transferred to servers in the United States or other countries. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable laws.
9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this policy. Material changes will be announced via website notice or email.
10. CONTACT US
Email: tao@gentlwish.com