Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2025
Institute for Self Crafting Pty Ltd (trading as Institute for Self Crafting, Hollie Wildëthorn, Wise Women Gathering and Wise Gatherings) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you visit our websites and platforms.
This Policy applies to:
Websites: instituteforselfcrafting.com and selfcraft.me
Membership Platform: selfcraftedlife.mn.co
Related Services: Memberships, courses, events, psychotherapy services, downloadable products and the Lunation Annual Planner.
By using our services, you warrant that you are over the age of 18 years.
1. Who We Are
Legal Entity: Institute for Self Crafting Pty Ltd
Trading Names: Wise Women Gathering, Wise Gatherings, Hollie Wildëthorn
Country of Operation: Australia
Contact Email: admin (a) selfcraft.me
We are the “controller” of the personal information collected through our websites and services, and we are responsible for how that data is managed.
2. The Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Identity & Contact Information: name, email address, mailing address, phone number.
Communication Information: any communication you send us via email, contact forms, social media, or direct messages.
Customer Information: membership or course details, purchase records, event registrations.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, time zone, website usage data, cookies.
Marketing Preferences: your preferences for receiving communications from us.
We do not collect sensitive information (such as health data, cultural background or gender identity) through our websites or membership platforms.
We do not collect or store payment details. (except for therapy/coaching clients via the Halaxy encrypted system). Payments are securely processed through third-party providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal, Halaxy).
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
Membership or course sign-ups
Event registrations
Newsletter subscriptions
Online store checkout
Communications sent directly to us (email, social media, forms)
Cookies and analytics (if enabled)
Automation tools (e.g. Zapier)
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for purposes such as:
Delivering memberships, courses and events
Fulfilling product orders
Sending newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
Responding to enquiries and providing support
Improving our websites and offerings
Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
5. Legal Grounds for Processing (GDPR)
For visitors from the EU/EEA, our lawful grounds for processing your personal data include:
Performance of a contract - to deliver goods or services you purchase.
Legitimate interests - to grow our business, provide customer service and improve our services.
Consent - when you opt in to receive marketing emails.
Legal obligation - where we must keep records for tax or regulatory purposes.
6. Sharing Your Information
We only share information where necessary, including with:
Service providers: Stripe (payments), MailerLite (emails), Squarespace (hosting), Mighty Networks (membership), GoDaddy (email hosting), Zapier (automation), Halaxy (psychotherapy bookings).
Professional advisers: lawyers, accountants, insurers (where required).
We will never sell your personal information.
7. International Transfers
Our service providers may store or process information outside Australia. Where possible, we choose providers with recognised privacy and security safeguards.
If you are located in the EU/EEA, we take steps to ensure your personal data is only transferred where adequate protection is in place.
8. Data Storage & Security
Your information is stored within secure third-party systems (Mailerlite, Squarespace, Mighty Networks, Halaxy).
We take reasonable steps to protect data, including encrypted connections and password security. Access is restricted to authorised personnel only.
In the event of a data breach, we will follow all legal requirements to notify affected users and regulators.
9. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with law, or resolve disputes.
Basic customer records are retained for at least 5 years as required under Australian tax law.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.
10. Cookies & Tracking
Our websites may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Improve user experience
Analyse website traffic
Support marketing
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly.
11. Marketing Communications
We may send you marketing communications if:
You opted in to receive them, or
You purchased from us and have not opted out.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails or contacting us directly at admin (a) selfcraft.me.
We will not share your details with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
12. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections or updates
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Restrict or object to certain processing activities
If you are an EU/EEA resident, you also have rights to data portability and to lodge complaints with your local data protection authority.
13. Complaints
If you are concerned about how we handle your data, please contact us first at admin (a) selfcraft.me.
If you are not satisfied, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
14. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
Contact Us
For privacy questions, concerns, or requests, please contact:
Institute for Self Crafting Pty Ltd
Email: admin (a) selfcraft.me
Australia