1. Introduction

Hormone Hatha (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to safeguarding your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit www.hormone-hatha.co.uk, book classes, or interact with our services.

By using our website and services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
 

2. Data Controller

Hormone Hatha
Email: hayley@hormone-hatha.co.uk
Phone: 07796 498441
Website: www.hormone-hatha.co.uk
Location: United Kingdom

For all data protection enquiries, please contact us via email.

3. Information We Collect

A. Information you provide directly

Name

Email address

Phone number

Address (if required for invoicing)

Payment information (processed through secure third-party providers)

Any health information you volunteer (e.g., injuries, medical considerations relevant to yoga practice)

B. Automatically collected information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address

Browser type and version

Device type

Access times and pages visited

Referring pages

This is collected through standard cookies and analytics tools.

C. Cookies

We use cookies for:

Website functionality

Performance optimisation

Visitor behaviour insights

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Provide yoga classes, workshops, and related services

Process bookings and payments

Contact you with class updates, reminders, and relevant information

Send marketing content (only with your explicit consent)

Improve website performance and user experience

Comply with UK legal, tax, and accounting obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your information under the following legal bases:

Contract: Necessary to provide yoga classes and manage bookings

Consent: For marketing emails and optional health disclosures

Legitimate interests: Improving website security, performance, and communication

Legal obligations: Meeting business, tax, and statutory requirements

6. Payment Processing

Payments are handled securely by third-party providers (e.g., those used by Ionos or your chosen booking/payment system).

Hormone Hatha does not store your full payment card details.

7. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

Payment processors

Booking and scheduling systems

Email marketing platforms

Website hosting and IT services

We never sell or rent your information.

Data may be shared with UK authorities only if required by law.

8. Data Security & Storage

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

Your information is retained only for as long as necessary for:

Delivering services

Business record keeping

Legal compliance

9. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may be located outside the UK (e.g., email platforms or cloud servers).
Where this occurs, we ensure:

Standard Contractual Clauses

UK GDPR compliant agreements

Secure, reputable providers

10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data

Request correction of incorrect or outdated information

Request deletion of your data

Restrict or object to processing

Withdraw consent at any time

Request portability of your data

To exercise these rights, email hayley@hormone-hatha.co.uk.

11. Marketing & Newsletter Consent

If you subscribe to emails or newsletters, we will send updates, offers, and yoga-related content. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email or by contacting us.

Marketing is only sent with your explicit opt-in consent.

12. Health Information

You may choose to share health-related information to enable safe yoga practice.

This information is:

Collected only with your explicit consent

Kept confidential

Used solely to support safe participation

Not shared with third parties

Not required to browse the website

13. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.

14. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes or improvements to our practices.
The most recent version will always appear on www.hormone-hatha.co.uk

15. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data rights requests, please contact:

Hormone Hatha
Email: hayley@hormone-hatha.co.uk
Phone: 07796 498441
Website: www.hormone-hatha.co.uk