In the midst of conflict and danger, when it feels like the world is falling apart around you, please know that you are not alone. You are seen, your pain is felt, and your strength is honored. Despite the unimaginable hardship you face, there is a community that stands unwavering in its devotion to you.
As EarthKeepers, we don’t just believe in creating a better world – we are devoted to it. We are a global family, committed to living out the principles of love, peace, and unity in everything we do. Every time we gather in ceremony, in prayer, or in collective reflection, we send our strength, love, and deepest intentions to those enduring conflict and suffering. Though separated by distance, in spirit, we stand with you.
Your courage and resilience inspire us all, and you are never forgotten. As we work together to shape a more harmonious world, we hold you close in our hearts, envisioning a future where peace and belonging are a reality for every soul. We remain steadfast in our commitment to this vision.
Though the violence and division around you may seem overwhelming, remember there are people across the world standing strong with you. We are dedicated to a future where love and unity prevail, where no one lives in fear, and where peace can flourish for all.
Know that this community not only sees you but stands fiercely in solidarity with you, sending you strength. Together, we are not just hoping for a better world—we are actively creating it. A world where every soul belongs, and no one is left behind.
In unwavering solidarity, love, and strength,
Maurice Spees & the EarthKeepers Community
This Policy was last updated on 24 May 2018.
At Kundalini Pioneers, we deeply believe in the protection of your data and privacy and we care how it applies to you, as a user of our website(s). In this Privacy Policy (‘Policy’), you can find information about how, whether, and why we collect and use your personal information on all of our Kundalini Pioneers websites (collectively, the `Website´), including, but not limited to, kundalinipioneers.es, kundalinipioneers.com, and kundalinipioneers.nl. This Policy applies to any personal information that is gathered when you use our services, visit our Website, or otherwise interact with us. We have divided this Policy into different sections. Please go to the relevant section below for further information. The processing of your personal data complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (˜GDPR’), the Dutch GDPR (VGA) Execution Act and the Dutch Telecommunications Act.
1. About us
We are Kundalini Pioneers (Chamber of Commerce Netherlands: 34172952).
We maintain our headquarters at:
Groenburgwal 9G
1011 HR, Amsterdam
The Netherlands
For more information visit: https://kundalinipioneers.es/about
Please note that some of the processing described in this Policy we undertake as a controller, but for some of the processing, we may merely act as processor and the educational institutions and other organizations for which we collected your information or to whom we disclosed your personal information, which will act as a controller. Please check the privacy policy of the educational institutions concerned to find out how they process your personal data.
2. Types of personal data we process
General
We may collect and process, whether or not on our own behalf or on behalf of one or more educational institutions, the following categories of personal information:
3. Cookies and similar technology
When you use our Website for the first time, a cookie notice is shown. Kundalini Pioneers uses the information collected through cookies strictly for the purposes stated in the Cookie Statement, found below.
4. How we collect your data
Kundalini Pioneers collects personal information in a number of ways. Information is obtained, for example, when you visit our Website, register on our Website, communicate with us via social media, or subscribe to our newsletter. We may also receive personal information from associated educational institutions, subsidiaries, partners, or other service providers. We collect some information by accessing your publicly available data, such as your Skype, Facebook or LinkedIn public profile.
5. Purposes of processing your data
We process personal information for the following purposes:
5.1 Providing services to you
Kundalini Pioneers processes personal data to provide our services. For example, personal data is processed so, for example:
For these purposes, Kundalini Pioneers processes the following personal data: name, digital contact details, demographic information, shortlisted programmes, disciplines and countries of interest, funding situation, preferred start period, previous education information, work experience. Kundalini Pioneers is allowed to process personal data for these purposes for pursuing its own legitimate interest or those of the educational institutions; with the legitimate interest being to allow Kundalini Pioneers to provide the best service it is able to, in order to align you with the educational institutions of your choice.
5.2 To communicate with you.
Kundalini Pioneers processes contact details to communicate with you, answer your questions, or handle your complaints. This applies to both students and (potential) clients/customers/partners. For this purpose, Kundalini Pioneers processes the following personal data: communication history, name, digital contact details, message. For (potential) clients, the following data is also processed: phone number, employer, country.
Kundalini Pioneers is allowed to process personal data for this purpose to pursue its own legitimate interests or those of the educational institutions; with the legitimate interest being Kundalini Pioneers to be able to communicate with you for providing the best service it can to align you with the educational institutions, scholarship providers, test providers and other service providers of your choice. Especially, the legitimate interest services is that Kundalini Pioneers, an educational institution or other service provider concerned can respond in an effective and timely manner to any questions or complaint you might have.
5.3 For processing student applications for specific training.
Kundalini Pioneers processes personal information to enable students to apply for specific universities through Kundalini Pioneers rather than through the university website. For this processing of your personal data information, Kundalini Pioneers will act as a mere processor processing your information on behalf of the educational institution concerned. For this purpose, Kundalini Pioneers processes the following personal data on behalf of the educational institution: name, digital contact details, analog contact details, passport, educational transcripts, CV, various credentials (e.g. English language proficiency), demographic information, shortlisted programs, disciplines and countries of interest, funding situation, preferred start period, previous education information, work experience.
Kundalini Pioneers is allowed to process personal data for this purpose because it is necessary for pursuing the legitimate interests of the educational institutions; with the legitimate interest being Kundalini Pioneers to be able to communicate with you for providing the best service it can to align you with the educational institutions of your choice.
5.4 Allowing you to provide reviews.
Kundalini Pioneers processes personal information when you have left behind a review about a specific educational institution or a specific program. For this purposes, Kundalini Pioneers processes the following personal data (whether or not by means of a rating): program, educational institution, personal life and overall experience with respect to the educational institute and its location. Kundalini Pioneers will then automatically calculate an overall rating or score, which will appear on our portals along with any extra comments you have made. Please note that any written reviews may be checked by Kundalini Pioneers before exposing, automatically or manually, because Kundalini Pioneers wants to make sure only high-quality reviews are being exposed.
We only remove reviews in the following situations:
If you come across a review that includes any of the above, let us know: reviews@kundalinipioneers.com
Kundalini Pioneers is allowed to process personal data for these purposes because this is necessary for pursuing its legitimate interest or that of the educational institutions. These legitimate interests being that student reviews have found to be extremely helpful when aligning potential students with the best fitted educational institution or program which is the core of Kundalini Pioneers services.
5.5 For statistical.
Kundalini Pioneers processes personal information for the development and optimization of its services. We use automatic tools to perform statistical research into general trends. We broadly examine how our users behave towards our services, as well as the preferences our users set. Statistical research helps us develop better services and offerings, allowing us to improve the design and content of our Website. We can also advise higher education institutions on how they can better serve you.
For this purpose, Kundalini Pioneers processes the following personal data: name, digital contact details, demographic information, shortlisted programs, disciplines and countries of interest, funding situation, preferred start period, previous education information, work experience, IP address, cookies and comparable services, browser data, device specifications, referring website, browsing behavior and website interactions, social media likes. We may also combine such aggregated data with information we receive from our subsidiaries, educational institutions, or from public sources.
Kundalini Pioneers is allowed to process personal data for this purpose because Kundalini Pioneers has a legitimate interest in developing and optimizing its services. You can object to this processing on the basis of your particular situation.
5.6 For direct marketing purposes.
Kundalini Pioneers processes personal information for (direct) marketing purposes. This means we may use your personal information to send you newsletters, promotions, or other marketing communications. We use the results of our analysis to tailor our marketing communications to your specific interests and preferences. For example, if our analysis shows that you may be interested in certain types of programs or a specific country, we may customize our newsletter and Website with content that is relevant to you. We may use different channels for our marketing communications, such as email, social media, and your personal online account.
For this purpose, Kundalini Pioneers processes the following personal data: name, digital contact details, demographic information, shortlisted programs, disciplines and countries of interest, funding situation, preferred start period, previous education information, work experience, IP address, cookies and comparable services, browser, device specifications, referring website, browsing behavior and website interactions, social media likes. We may also combine such aggregated data with information we receive from our subsidiaries, educational institutions, or from public sources.
Kundalini Pioneers is allowed to process personal data for this purpose because you gave consent or because Kundalini Pioneers has a legitimate interest. The consent can be withdrawn at any moment, and you can object at any moment to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes when such processing is based on Kundalini Pioneers or the educational institution's legitimate interest. The withdrawal of consent or exercise of your right to object does not affect the lawfulness of the processing prior to the moment of withdrawal or exercise of the right to object.
You may object or revoke your consent for receiving marketing communications at any time, by following the instructions in the relevant marketing communication or by sending an email to GDPR@kundalinipioneers.com
5.7 To initiate and evaluate business relationships.
Your personal data will be processed for the entering into agreements and the performance thereof to the point of commercial services and the managing of the business relations which emerge from them, including the performance of activities aimed at the expansion of our client database.
6. Disclosing or sharing data with third parties
General
We reserve the right to release personal information without your consent or without consulting you, when we deem it necessary to comply with our legal obligations, to enforce our terms and conditions, to protect the security of this Website, or to prevent fraud.
6.1 Other institutions or businesses
You can contact education institutes through our Website, by means of an electronic form. The details in your inquiry will then be shared with the institute you are trying to contact. We may share personally identifiable information (such as name, nationality, and email address) with carefully selected education institutions, to verify the status of your application or enrolment, evaluate and manage the performance of our business agreements or initiate new agreements. Some of these institutions may also have access to your information so that they may consider further marketing campaigns or recruitment measures.
We will inform the educational institutions that they are not allowed to use your personal information for any reason other than mentioned above. Users should note however that, how these educational institutions use this data is not governed by our privacy policy. Therefore, we cannot be held responsible for how the data is utilized once it is shared with them. Educational institutions have separate policy practices for which Kundalini Pioneers has no responsibility or liability. For further information on how such institutions use your information, please visit the applicable privacy policy of that institution.
6.2 Third party websites
Our Website contains links to third-party websites. If you follow these links, you will exit our Website. This Policy does not apply to third-party websites. Kundalini Pioneers cannot accept liability for the ways in which these third-party websites use of your personal data. You use these websites at your own risk. For more information on how these third parties treat your personal information, please check their respective privacy policies (if available).
6.3 Other countries
Kundalini Pioneers may transfer your personal data to countries outside of your country of residence. This might occur in the course of sharing information with education institutions or our subsidiaries, with whom we have explicit agreements with how they can or can not use the data. In most cases, these agreements will in the form of a written and signed Data Processing Agreement. Some of these countries may not have an adequate level of personal data protection compared to the level of protection provided in your own country. Kundalini Pioneers does not systematically store your information outside the European Economic Area (EEA), and does not transfer your data outside of the EEA without your consent or only after taking adequate safeguards that allow the safe transfer of your personal information. If you contact, apply at or enroll through Kundalini Pioneers at an education institution outside the European Economic Area, your data will necessarily be transferred to that country.
7. Security and retention
Kundalini Pioneers takes the safeguarding of your information very seriously. Kundalini Pioneers will take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss or unlawful use. These measures include but are not limited to: facilities protected by appropriate security measures, encryption of devices, version tracking and access to our databases is limited to key personnel and IP addresses and use of it is logged. Personally identifiable information and account activity are also protected through the use of usernames and passwords. In order to help maintain the security of your information, you should protect the confidentiality of your user name and password.
Your personal data will be retained for as long as required for the purposes described in this Policy, or insofar as is necessary to comply with our contractual or statuary obligations and to solve any disputes. In most cases, your personal data will be retained for forty-eight (48) months after your last activity, or until you request deletion. Kundalini Pioneers retains your data for that period to optimize their services to you throughout your educational period, which statistical research has shown to usually span a period of more than thirty-six (36) months.
8. Your rights
You can request access to or a copy of your personal data collected by us. You may also request the rectification and removal of personal data or the restriction of the processing of your personal data if there is a reason for doing so. You also have the right to data portability. You also have the right to object to processing on grounds relating to your particular situation or against the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes. More information on your rights is available at https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/nl/onderwerpen/avg-nieuwe-europese-privacywetgeving/rechten-van-betrokkenen.
To exercise your right(s), please send your written request, and if needed to be accompanied by a copy of your proof of identity, to:
GDPR@kundalinipioneers.com
or
Kundalini Pioneers
Groenburgwal 9G
1011 HR Amsterdam
The Netherlands
9. Modifications to this policy
This Policy is effective as of 24 May 2018 and replaces our previous privacy policy. We reserve the right to alter or otherwise make changes to this Policy. We will notify you of any changes by posting the revised policy on our Website and notifying you through a banner or in case of very material changes to the Policy, via email. Changes take effect as soon as the Policy is posted.
10. Questions or complaints
If you have any question or complaints about the processing of your personal data, please send an email to us at GDPR@kundalinipioneers.com. We will be happy to assist you. If you feel that your rights have been violated, you may also lodge a complaint with the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl). For more information on the protection of personal data, please consult the website of the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.
11. Cookie statement Kundalini Pioneers
Last updated 24 May 2018.
11.1 About Cookies
Websites use techniques that increase user-friendliness and make the websites as interesting as possible for each visitor. The best-known examples of such techniques are cookies and scripts. (hereafter cookies). Cookies may be used by website owners or by third parties“ advertisers, for example, “ who communicate via the website you visit. The use of cookies is safe. No personal information, such as a telephone number or an e-mail address, can be traced back to cookies. As a result, cookies cannot be used for e-mail and telemarketing actions. We think it is important that you know which cookies our Website uses and for which purposes they are used. We want to guarantee your privacy and user-friendliness as much as possible. Below you can read more about the cookies that are used by and through our Website and for which purposes.
This cookie statement applies to kundalinipioneers.com and all associated domains, by Kundalini Pioneers, located at Groenburgwal 9G, 1011 HR, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Associated domains include, but are not limited to, kundalinipioneers.es, kundalinipioneers.nl, and kundalinipioneers.com.
11.2 For which purposes do we use cookies?
We use cookies for the following reasons:
Below we make clear how we use cookies for these applications.
Cookies to make sure the website functions properly
See below for a list of the cookies we use, what data they collect and how long they are used.
Name of the cookie | Placed by | Purpose | Duration |
__cfduid | Cloudflare | Used to distinguish users. | 1 year |
*_SID | Ensuring Stability of Software Systems | 2 years |
11.5 Cookies to measure usage of the internet
In order to determine which parts of the Website are most interesting for our visitors, we continuously try to measure, with the help of third-party software, the number of visitors to our Website and the most frequently viewed parts. We use cookies for this purpose. The information we collect in this way is used to compile statistics. These statistics give us insight into how often our web page is visited, where exactly visitors spend most of their time, and so on. This enables us to make the structure, navigation, and content of the Website as user-friendly as possible for you. The statistics and other reports are not traced back to persons unless they register on the Website.
See below for a list of the cookies we use to gather statistics, what data they collect and how long they are used.
Name of the cookie | Placed by | Purpose | Duration |
_sp_ses.08a0 | Kundalini Pioneers | Behavioral tracking | 24 hours |
_sp_id.08a0 | Kundalini Pioneers | Behavioral tracking | 2 years |
Kundalini Pioneers-trck | Kundalini Pioneers | Behavioral tracking | 24 hours |
_vwo_uuid | VWO | Visual website optimizer | 24 hours |
_ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
Hotjar | Hotjar | Analytics & Feedback | 1 year |
For the cookies that our third parties place and the possible data that they collect, we refer to the statements that these parties provide on their own websites about this; see the links below. Please note that these statements are subject to change on a regular basis. We have no influence over that.
11.6 Cookies for the display of advertisements
These cookies are used by advertising networks who act as intermediaries between Kundalini Pioneers and advertisers. They are used to show relevant, personalized advertisements or offers through every type of medium (e.g. e-mail, social media, banner ads) based on your behavior on our Website. They are also used for remarketing advertisements.
These cookies are used to:
If such cookies are not used, you will still see advertisements. This is because advertisements are also shown which do not use cookies. These advertisements may, for example, be adapted to the content of the Website. See below for a list of the cookies media agencies, advertising networks, and/or we use in combination with advertisements, what data they collect and how long they are used.
Name of the cookie | Placed by | Purpose | Duration |
DoubleClick | Advertisement tracking | 90 days | |
Google AdWords Conversion | Advertisement tracking | Indefinitely |
For the cookies that our third parties place for advertising purposes, we refer to the statements that these third parties provide on their own websites; see below. Please note that these statements are subject to change on a regular basis. Kundalini Pioneers has no influence over this.
11.7 Other/unforeseen cookies
Due to the way the internet and websites work, we may not always have insight into the cookies that are placed by third parties via our Website. This is particularly the case if our web pages contain so-called embedded elements; these are texts, documents, images or films that are stored with another party, but which are shown on, in or via our Website. If you encounter cookies on this Website that fall into this category and which we have not mentioned above, please let us know. Or contact the third party directly and ask which cookies they have placed, what the reason is, what the life span of the cookie is and how they have safeguarded your privacy.
11.8 Browser settings
If you do not want websites to place cookies on your computer at all, you can change your browser settings so that you receive a warning before cookies are placed. You can also change the settings in such a way that your browser rejects all cookies or only the cookies of third parties. You can also delete cookies that have already been placed. Please note that you will need to change the settings separately for each browser and computer you use.
Please be aware that if you do not want cookies, we will no longer be able to guarantee that our Website is working properly. It is possible that some functions of the Website are lost or even that you can’t see certain websites at all. In addition, the refusal of cookies does not mean that you will no longer see any advertisements. The ads will no longer be tailored to your interests and will be repeated more often.
How to adjust your settings varies from browser to browser. If necessary, consult the help function of your browser. If you want to disable cookies from specific parties, you can do so via www.youronlinechoices.com.
12. Final remarks
We will have to amend these statements from time to time, for example, because our Website or the rules surrounding cookies change. We may change the content of the statements and the cookies included in the lists at any time and without prior warning. You can consult this web page for the latest version.
If you have any questions or remarks, please contact: GDPR@kundalinipioneers.com
Terms and conditions: Earthkeepers
These Terms and Conditions are for your protection as well as ours. Please read them carefully.
These conditions, without modification, shall apply to all contracts between Earthkeepers and the customer except as otherwise agreed in writing by Earthkeepers and the customer.
TERMS:
1.1) These terms and conditions (“the Conditions”) shall govern and be incorporated in the contract between the parties in respect of the Services and shall prevail over any inconsistent terms and conditions contained, or referred to, in any other documentation supplied by the Client. The Clients Brief Sheet, or acceptance of a quotation for Services by Earthkeepers’ constitutes an offer by the Client to purchase the Services on these Conditions.
1.2) The Client’s Brief Sheet, or the Client’s acceptance of a quotation for Services by Earthkeepers, constitutes an offer by the Client to purchase the Services specified in it on these Conditions. No offer placed by the Client shall be accepted by Earthkeepers other than:
1.3) All quotations are made by Earthkeepers without obligation and are given by Earthkeepers on the basis that no Contract shall come into existence except in accordance with condition 1.2 Any quotation is valid for a period of 30 days only from its date, provided that Earthkeepers has not previously withdrawn it. Subject to that, Earthkeepers reserves the right to vary rates and specifications quoted in budgets, rate cards and relative material at any time without notice.
1.4) Earthkeepers reserves the right to refuse the acceptance of a Brief Sheet or any other similar document from the Client without any reason for such refusal.
1.5) Failure to confirm acceptance of a quotation in writing and return the Brief Sheet to the Company no later than 10 working days prior to Commencement Date may delay the commencement of Services, hire periods and may result in the termination of the Contract.
2) Copyright (Earthkeepers material)
The Copyright of all material that has been captured by Earthkeepers is solely owned by Earthkeepers and protected under Dutch Law.
Upon completion and cleared funds, we will, in some instances and upon prior agreement, transfer the Copyright Ownership to the Client This will be clearly specified in your written quotation.
In both circumstances, Earthkeepers reserves the right to use the footage/material; / media, either in sections or in its entirety, for promotional purposes.
3) Copyright (material provided by client)
In the event of the Client providing material (video, audio, photographs, logos etc) for inclusion into an Earthkeepers production, copyright must first be obtained from the original copyright owner/material provider. In order for Earthkeepers to use this material the copyright must be explicitly transferred to Earthkeepers. or the material to be provided to Earthkeepers totally free of charge and the client will have to indemnify Earthkeepers against any future possible claims, disputes, expenses or similar that may arise for a third party concerning usage of such material.
Earthkeepers will reserve the right to use the final production in full or part content for promotional purposes.
4) Performers Release usage
At all times Earthkeepers advises and recommends its Clients to use and enforce Performers Release Forms. No discounts or liability will be accepted by Earthkeepers if the production must be re-edited due to a Performer refusing permission to show their image or use their audio in whatever form.
5) Payment terms
6) Approval/amendments of draft footage (1 set of minor amendments)
On the majority of projects, a 'draft 'version of the production will be forwarded to the Client for their review. This draft may receive one set of minor revisions only. which is included in the original agreed cost.
Subsequent revisions thereafter or a major re-edit will incur an additional daily rate of €750 + VAT per part day or part thereof. Changes can only be approved with the use of the ‘change order form’ that comes with every contract.
7) Health and Safety
In all instances, Earthkeepers will reserve the right to remove any of its personnel and/or equipment from a location if it is deemed unsafe or if they are subjected to abusive or aggressive behaviour. In this instance, the Client will be liable for any costs incurred as a result of this.
Earthkeepers will observe the Clients site safety rules at all times and will liaise with the Health and Safety Manager if deemed necessary.
8) Insurance’s (people, equipment etc.)
Earthkeepers carries public liability insurance cover of 2 million euros. Upgraded specific project insurance cover can be provided if required upon request.
9) Bad weather
In the event of inclement weather, Earthkeepers reserves the right to change the date of filming to a more suitable day. Earthkeepers will not allow the safety of the equipment or personnel to be compromised.
10) Aborting filming (on shoot day) or reshooting due to clients lack of organization.
In the event of filming being delayed or aborted due to a lack of organization from the Client, Earthkeepers reserves the right to charge the relevant days filming costs. A re-visit to the site to carry out further works may incur additional cost.
11) Changing filming dates.
In the event of the Client wishes to change the filming date we insist on a minimum of 2 weeks notice. Failure to comply will result in the Client becoming 100% liable for all costs incurred.
12) Equipment substitution / failure.
In the unlikely event that Earthkeepers experiences equipment failure or difficulties, all efforts will be made to find suitable replacement equipment as soon as possible. The equipment used on the day of filming will be at the discretion of the Senior member of the film crew.
No further claims or liability will be accepted. 12) Works specified (as per estimate)
All works undertaken will be as per Earthkeepers written quotation provided in a pdf format by email. The Client is obligated to ensure that this is thoroughly read and understood prior to booking. Any amendments or additional days filming will be charged at our daily rates.
13) Clear access for filming
If filming venues are being organised by the Client, it is the Clients responsibility to ensure that Earthkeepers has clear access to all relevant locations required throughout the day Delays in filming may incur additional charges.
All Terms and Conditions stated within this document are deemed acceptable to the Client upon receipt of a written order.
All Terms and Conditions stated within this document override any Terms and Conditions from the Client.
16) Warranties and Liability
17) Any claims must be made in writing to Earthkeepers within 7 days of receipt of goods. If no claim is made within this period the client is deemed to have accepted the goods at the agreed price.
18) Assignment
We reserve the right to assign or sub-contract any or all of the rights and obligations under these terms and conditions without your further consent to such assignment or sub-contract.
EARTHKEEPERS
(By signing this you understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions.)
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