Privacy POlicy

Last Updated: 11th August 2025

At School of Spirit Walking we is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Business Name: School of Spirit Walking
Contact Email: schoolofsprirtwalking@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 07890596539
Website: www.schoolofspiritwalking.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you:

Book a course, workshop, or event.
Sign up to our mailing list.
Contact us by email, phone, or via our website.
Participate in our activities (including online events).

The information may include:

Your name, email address, postal address, and phone number.
Payment details (processed securely by third-party payment providers).
Information about your health or accessibility needs (if you choose to share it).
Communications and feedback you give us.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Process bookings and payments.
Send you course details, updates, and reminders.
Provide customer support and respond to your enquiries.
Send marketing communications (only if you have consented).
Meet our legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal information on the following bases:

Contract: To deliver the course or service you have booked.
Consent: When you opt-in to receive marketing emails.
Legal obligation: To comply with UK laws (e.g., accounting).
Legitimate interest: For business purposes that do not override your rights.

5. Marketing & Communications

We will only send you marketing communications if you have given us your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by:

Clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails.
Contacting us directly via the details above.

6. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell your personal information.
We may share your data with:

Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).
Event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Eventbrite) to deliver online sessions.
Service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms) to send communications.
Legal authorities where required by law.

7. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely on password-protected systems.
Payment details are processed by secure, PCI-compliant third parties.
We limit access to your data to those who need it for business purposes.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We will keep your personal data only as long as necessary:

Booking and payment records: 7 years (for tax and legal purposes).
Mailing list data: Until you unsubscribe.
Health or accessibility information: Deleted after the course ends unless otherwise agreed.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your data (where legally possible).
Restrict or object to our processing of your data.
Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the basis for processing).

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy [link if applicable] for more information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated date.