Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is for:
Orchid Yoga
It tells you what we do with your personal data, the legal bases we use for our processing, how long we keep it and your rights as an individual.
About Us
Orchid Yoga is the trading name of K Lauretani - Yoga Teacher.
What we collect
Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our website, register on the website, place a booking, fill out a form, complete a questionnaire, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our website. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our website anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain website related activities.
Non-Personal Identification Information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our website. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our website, such as the operating system, the Internet Service Providers utilized and other similar information.
Web Browser Cookies
Our website uses “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert them when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the website may not function properly.
Full details of which cookies are set and how they are used can be found in our Cookie Policy.
In addition, you/your organisation may give us information about yourself/an individual which is particularly sensitive. This is called ‘Special Category Data’ and the law says that this needs extra protection. It is likely to be (but is not limited to) information about health, for example dietary needs or disability.
British Wheel of Yoga Health Questionnaire
This information is for customer safety and well-being to provide essential information to enable the teacher to support any physical or personal limitations. All data is stored in a password protected MS OneDrive facility, in accordance with GDPR and DPA 2018. A disclaimer will be required if a customer chooses not to provide a completed health questionnaire.
How we use collected information
Orchid Yoga may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
To run and operate our Website
We may need your information display content on the Website correctly.
To improve customer service
Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Website.
To improve our Website
We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Website feature
To send periodic emails
We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their class booking. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.
To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sharing your personal information
We may share with third parties for marketing or other purposes. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
Changes to this privacy policy
Orchid Yoga has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Your Rights
You have rights in relation to the personal information we hold about you. These are:
The right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data. We do this by providing you with this privacy policy.
The right of access. This is commonly referred to as ‘subject access’. You have the right to make a request to see all the personal data that Orchid Yoga holds about you. You can make this request verbally or in writing and we must respond within one calendar month.
The right to rectification. If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to us as soon as possible at the address: The Coach House, Warton, LA5 9QF or email: info@orchidyogal.com and we will promptly record your request and amend our records if required.
The right to erasure. This is also known as ‘the right to be forgotten’. You can make this request verbally or in writing. This right only applies in certain circumstances.
The right to restrict processing. This right only applies in certain circumstances. If we agree to restrict your personal data for one or more purposes we will store it but not use it.
The right to data portability. This allows you to obtain and re-use your personal data for your own purposes across different services. If you would like us to transfer your personal data electronically, we will do this. It only applies to information you have given us, which we hold electronically and where Orchid Yoga is the data controller.
The right to object. You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances. You can make an objection verbally or in writing. You have the absolute right to stop your personal data being used for direct marketing.
Rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling. Orchid Yoga does not use any of your personal data to make automated decisions or to create a profile of you.
How to complain
If you are unhappy about the way we handle your personal data please let us know verbally or in writing by contacting us at the address given below.
We will explain how we have processed your personal information and if we have made a mistake will tell you how we will put this right.
If you are still dissatisfied, you may report your concern to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) by contacting:
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow SK9 5AF
Tel. 0303 123 1113
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
K Lauretani
Tel: 07967 187416
Email: info@orchidyoga.com
This document was last updated on 4 July 2023