Privacy Policy

The Yoga Tree ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you visit www.the-yoga-tree.com, contact us, or subscribe to our newsletter.

The Yoga Tree is a sole trader business based in the United Kingdom.

For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
emma@the-yoga-tree.com

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

a) Contact Form Enquiries
When you contact us through the website, we collect:

Your name
Your email address

This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.

b) Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter or download a free resource, we collect:

Your email address

You will only receive marketing emails if you have actively opted in.

c) Website Usage Data
We use cookies and Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. This may include:

IP address (anonymised where possible)
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on pages

This information helps us improve our website and services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Respond to enquiries
Send newsletters and updates (if you have opted in)
Deliver downloadable resources
Improve our website performance and user experience
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data.

Lawful Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent – when you subscribe to our newsletter or download a resource
Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and improve our website
Legal obligation – where required to comply with applicable laws

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any marketing email or contacting us at emma@the-yoga-tree.com.

Email Marketing (Mailchimp)

We use Mailchimp to manage our email marketing and subscriber lists. When you sign up, your email address is stored securely on Mailchimp’s servers.

Mailchimp may process your data outside the UK. They operate in accordance with applicable data protection laws and provide appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

For more information, please see Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy on their website.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which uses cookies to ensure the site functions properly.

We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymised information about website usage.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

Contact form enquiries: typically up to 12 months
Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
Analytics data: according to Google Analytics retention settings

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please email emma@the-yoga-tree.com.

Children

Our website and services are intended for individuals aged 16 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated date shown above.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Emma
The Yoga Tree
emma@the-yoga-tree.com