Privacy Policy
Last updated: 3 August 2026
Shantistar (“we”, “us”, “our”), operated by Noel Blanchard and John Anthony Croft, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect through shantistar.com (the “Site”), how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Contact form – name, email address, and any message content you submit through our Contact page.
- Newsletter sign-up – if you subscribe, your email address (and any name field you provide) is collected and stored by our newsletter provider, Zite, so we can send you newsletter updates. Past newsletter issues may also be displayed on our Newsletter page.
- Free Superfood eBook download – your email address, collected so we can send you the eBook and related follow-up emails.
- Cookies and analytics – like most websites, we use cookies for basic site functionality and analytics (e.g. to understand which pages are popular). You can manage cookie preferences through the banner shown when you first visit the Site.
- Casa Emilia enquiries – if you contact us about our Airbnb property (Casa Emilia, Lierna, Italy) or click through to a booking platform (Airbnb, Booking.com, ComoLake Holidays), that platform’s own privacy policy governs the information you provide there.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to enquiries submitted through the Contact page;
- Send newsletters and eBook content to subscribers who have opted in;
- Improve the Site’s content and user experience; and
- Comply with legal obligations where applicable.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Third-Party Services
The Site uses or links to a number of third-party services, each with its own privacy practices. These include:
- Zite (newsletter hosting and archive widget)
- doTERRA (essential oils products and ordering)
- Airbnb, Booking.com, and ComoLake Holidays (Casa Emilia bookings)
- Calendly (call bookings)
- Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp (social links)
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties, as we do not control how they handle your data.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter and eBook subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.
5. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of the personal information we hold about you. To make a request, contact us using the details in Section 8 below. If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you may also have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us via our Contact page.
Terms and Conditions
Last updated: 3 August 2026
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of shantistar.com (the “Site”), operated by Noel Blanchard and John Anthony Croft. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of the Site
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, or republish content from the Site for commercial purposes without our prior written permission;
- Modify, decompile, or reverse-engineer any part of the Site;
- Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices from Site content; or
- Use automated tools to scrape or extract content from the Site.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site – including text, images, recipes, blog posts, and the Free Superfood eBook – is owned by Shantistar or used with permission, and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark law, unless otherwise noted.
3. Health and Wellness Disclaimer
Content on this Site relating to essential oils, superfoods, wellness practices, or the doTERRA MetaPWR program is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be relied upon as, medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, supplement routine, or health regimen, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a pre-existing medical condition.
4. Casa Emilia and Travel Content
Information provided about Casa Emilia (our Airbnb property in Lierna, Italy) and our Italy travel suggestions is provided for general guidance only and may change without notice (opening hours, prices, availability, etc.). Bookings for Casa Emilia are made directly through third-party platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, or ComoLake Holidays), and are subject to those platforms’ own terms and conditions. Shantistar is not responsible for the accuracy of third-party listings, availability, or the terms of any booking made through them.
5. Newsletter and Communications
By subscribing to our newsletter or downloading the Free Superfood eBook, you consent to receive periodic emails from us. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link included in each email.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites (including doTERRA, Calendly, Airbnb, Booking.com, ComoLake Holidays, and our social media accounts). We do not review or control these sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Use of any linked site is at your own risk.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shantistar shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time without notice. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms can be directed to us via our Contact page.