Privacy Policy.

01. Information We Collect

Personal and Contact Information

Your name, email address, telephone number, country or region of residence, and other information you voluntarily provide.

Application and Educational Information

Your background, occupation, experience with entheogenic medicine, personal reflections, reasons for seeking training, and responses to application questions.

Health and Sensitive Personal Information

When relevant to program screening and participation, we may request information concerning medical conditions, medications, mental health history, substance use, and other factors that may affect participation. We limit collection to what is reasonably necessary for screening and safety-related decisions.

Website Information

We may collect browser type, device information, IP address, and website usage data through our hosting platform and any enabled analytics or cookie technologies.

Communications

We may retain communications sent through email, application forms, or other channels used to coordinate BUFAYA programs.

02. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with applicants.
• Review practitioner training and retreat applications.
• Assess readiness and relevant safety considerations.
• Organize educational programs, retreats, and services.
• Coordinate accommodations and program communications.
• Maintain necessary administrative and financial records.
• Improve website functionality and visitor experience.
• Meet applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

We do not use sensitive health disclosures or personal trauma histories for promotional content without separate, specific permission.

03. Consent and Sensitive Information

Certain applications request sensitive personal information because participation in entheogenic medicine activities may involve physical, psychological, and emotional risks.

Where required by applicable law, we request explicit consent before collecting or processing sensitive personal information.

Providing this information does not guarantee acceptance into a program or eligibility to participate in any particular activity.

04. Confidentiality and Access

Access to personal information is limited to authorized individuals who require it for application review, program coordination, safety screening, or necessary administration.

We do not publish applicants' private information or share their personal histories with other students.

Information may be disclosed to appropriate professionals or service providers when necessary, authorized, and permitted by applicable law.

05. Third-Party Services

BUFAYA may use third-party services for website hosting, application forms, email communications, payment processing, and program administration.

These providers may process personal information according to their roles, contractual arrangements, and applicable privacy requirements.

Our website is hosted through Squarespace. Other service providers may be used where appropriate.

06. International Data Processing

BUFAYA operates in Peru and may communicate with applicants, students, and service providers in other countries.

Personal information may be processed or stored outside Peru when international technology providers are used.

Where international transfers occur, we take steps required by applicable data protection law to inform individuals and protect their information.

07. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable organizational and technical measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the information collected.

These measures are intended to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

No method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed completely secure.

08. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for application review, program administration, applicable legal obligations, and handling disputes.

Sensitive information should not be retained longer than necessary for its legitimate and disclosed purpose. Retention periods may differ depending on the information and applicable law.

09. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor activity, and improve performance.

Where legally required, visitors will receive appropriate information and choices concerning nonessential cookies. Browser settings may also allow visitors to manage cookies.

10. Marketing Communications

If you separately choose to receive BUFAYA updates, we may contact you about educational offerings, retreats, and related information.

You may withdraw marketing consent or unsubscribe from promotional communications at any time.

Submitting an application does not automatically constitute consent to receive unrelated marketing.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion or cancellation where legally appropriate.
• Object to certain uses of your information.
• Withdraw consent where processing depends on consent.

These rights may be subject to lawful exceptions or retention requirements. You may contact BUFAYA to submit a privacy request or raise a concern with the appropriate data protection authority.

12. Children's Privacy

BUFAYA's practitioner training and medicine-related programs are intended for adults aged 18 and older.

We do not knowingly solicit applications from minors for these programs. If information is collected from a minor without an appropriate legal basis or authorization, we will take appropriate steps under applicable law.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our operations, technology providers, or applicable legal requirements.

The latest version will be published on our website with an updated date. Where legally required, we will provide additional notice or request renewed consent.