Privacy Policy

Introduction

I, Alison Sisson trading as Authentic Yoga & Wellbeing am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you attend yoga classes, workshops, events, visit my website, or contact me.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

Name: Alison Sisson
Business Name: Authentic Yoga & Wellbeing
Email: asisson64@gmail.com
Phone: 07751173065

3. Information I Collect

I may collect and process the following information:

Personal Information

Name
Address
Email address
Telephone number
Emergency contact details

Health Information

To ensure classes are safe and suitable, I may collect:

Relevant medical conditions
Injury information
Physical limitations
Pregnancy status where relevant

Health information is treated as sensitive personal data and is only collected when necessary.

Website Information

If you use my website, I may collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Website usage information through cookies

How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

Provide yoga classes and related services
Manage bookings and payments
Communicate about classes, events, and schedule changes
Maintain health and safety during sessions
Respond to enquiries
Meet legal and insurance requirements
Improve my services

Where you have given consent, I may also send newsletters or marketing emails.

Legal Basis for Processing

I process personal information under one or more of the following legal bases:

Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate business interests
Your consent
Protection of vital interests relating to health and safety

For sensitive health information, I process this only where necessary for health and safety and with your explicit consent where required to ensure your safety within sessions.

Sharing Your Information

I will not sell your personal information.

In some cases your information may be shared with:

Professional advisers such as accountants
Insurance providers if required
Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

All third parties are expected to keep your information secure.

Data Storage and Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.

Information may be stored electronically, in password-protected systems, and in secure paper records.

How Long Information Is Kept

I keep personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal, tax, insurance, and professional obligations.

When information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or destroyed.

Your Rights

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

Access your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information or update
Request deletion of your information
Restrict processing of your information
Object to processing in certain circumstances
Request transfer of your information
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details provided above.

Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to marketing emails, I will only send information with your consent.

You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting me directly.

If my website uses cookies, they help improve website functionality and user experience.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how your information is handled, please contact me first so I can try to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Website: www.ico.org.uk

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on my website or made available on request.

Last Updated: 18/09/2026 A.C.Sisson