Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 10, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026

Anam Illume (“I,” “me,” or “my”) is a Limited Liability Company based in Bellingham, Washington, owned and operated by Allison Maassen, that offers end-of-life care and integrative healing services. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit anamillume.com or engage with my services.

Because my work involves sensitive topics, including health information, end-of-life planning, grief, and spiritual care, I take your privacy extremely seriously. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information I Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you contact me, schedule a session, or complete an intake form, I may collect the following:

• Name, email address, and phone number;

• Health-related information relevant to your care (e.g., diagnosis, current care team, end-of-life wishes);

• Spiritual, cultural, or personal background information you choose to share;

• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe; I do not store your payment card details); and

• Session notes and correspondence.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit my website, my technology partners (including Squarespace and Acuity Scheduling) and I may automatically collect:

• IP address and general location data;

• Browser type and device information;

• Pages visited and time spent on the site and

• Referring website.

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. See Section 6 for more on cookies.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use your information only for the following purposes:

• To provide and coordinate the services you have requested;

• To communicate with you about scheduling, sessions, and follow-up care;

• To send newsletters or informational emails, you have opted into;

• To process payments;

• To maintain confidential client records as required by my professional ethics codes;

• To improve my website and services; and

• To comply with legal obligations.

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

3. Sensitive Health Information

Because Anam Illume provides health-adjacent services, including end-of-life planning and advocacy, core shamanic healing, the Hybrid Session: Planning & Presence, bedside vigil support, and holistic grief support, I may collect information that qualifies as “consumer health data” under the Washington My Health MY Data Act (2023).

This means:

• I will not share your health information with third parties without your explicit written consent, except as required by law.

• I will not use your health data for purposes unrelated to providing your care.

• You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your health data. See Section 8 for how to exercise these rights.

Please note: Anam Illume is not a covered entity under HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). However, I voluntarily apply HIPAA-equivalent privacy standards to all client health information, consistent with the ethics codes of INELDA, the Healing Touch Program, and the Foundation for Shamanic Studies.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

I do not share your personal information except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: I use trusted third-party platforms, including Squarespace, Acuity Scheduling, Stripe, Zoom, and Google Workspace, solely to operate my business. These vendors are bound by their own privacy policies and are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes;

• Legal requirements: I may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of you or others;

• Professional referrals: With your written consent, I may coordinate with other care providers on your behalf; and

• Mandatory reporting: As required by Washington state law, I am obligated to report suspected abuse of children, elders, or vulnerable adults to the appropriate authorities.

5. Data Retention

I retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal, ethical, and professional obligations. Client records are generally retained for a minimum of seven (7) years following the conclusion of services, consistent with professional standards. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8), subject to any legal or professional retention requirements.

6. Cookies and Tracking

My website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve functionality and collect analytics data. These include:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., session management).

• Analytics cookies: Used by Squarespace to understand how visitors use the site. This data is aggregated and anonymous.

You can control cookie preferences through the cookie banner displayed when you first visit the site, or through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

7. Data Security

I take reasonable and appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted storage for client notes;

• Password-protected accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA) on all platforms;

• Secure, encrypted communication via Zoom for online sessions; and

• Payment processing through Stripe, a PCI-compliant provider.

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your rights, I will notify you in a timely manner, as required by Washington state law.

8. Your Privacy Rights (Washington State)

As a Washington state resident, you have the following rights under the Washington My Health MY Data Act and Washington Privacy Act:

• Right to access: You may request a copy of the personal information I hold about you;

• Right to correction: You may request that inaccurate information be corrected;

• Right to deletion: You may request that I delete your personal information, subject to legal and professional retention obligations;

• Right to opt out: You may opt out of any marketing communications at any time; and

• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at hello@anamillume.com. I will respond within 30 days.

9. Children’s Privacy

My services are intended for adults (18 years and older). I do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If you believe I have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact me immediately, and I will delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

My website may contain links to third-party websites (such as Acuity Scheduling or payment processors). This Privacy Policy applies only to anamillume.com. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices, services, or legal requirements. When I make changes, I will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, if the changes are significant, notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on my website.

Your continued use of my website or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Me

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Allison Maassen, Founder and Owner

Anam Illume | Bellingham, Washington

Email: hello@anamillume.com

Website: www.anamillume.com

Anam Illume LLC | anamillume.com | hello@anamillume.com | Last Updated: June 2026