Privacy Policy

Gem Maryan Yoga

Last updated: October 2026

1. Who we are

Gem Maryan Yoga ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy.

Gem Maryan Yoga is the home of all work by Gemma Maryan. This includes yoga teacher trainings, CPD courses, Practice Labs and the online work published as Space Between Breaths.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What information we collect

We may collect:

Contact details: name, email address, phone number, address

Booking information: class, session or course details and related communications

Health information (special category data): only if you choose to provide it, and only where needed for safe delivery

Payment information: processed securely by third-party providers (we do not store card details)

Website usage data: cookies and anonymised analytics

3. How we use your information

We use your data to:

confirm and manage bookings

deliver classes, courses, trainings, and sessions

communicate important updates (including access links and course information)

maintain professional records where necessary (for example, consent forms or safeguarding notes)

process payments and issue invoices

send newsletters and marketing only with your opt-in consent

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Our lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

contract (to provide services you book)

consent (marketing emails and health information)

legitimate interests (administration and service improvement)

legal obligation (insurance or professional compliance where required)

5. Data storage and security

Your data is stored securely.

Electronic data is password protected

paper records (if used) are stored in locked storage

health and session records are accessed only by Gemma Maryan, unless legally required otherwise

6. Cookies and analytics

Our website uses cookies for functionality and anonymous analytics (such as Google Analytics). You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Data retention

We only keep data for as long as needed.

client and session records may be retained for up to 7 years for insurance and professional compliance

marketing data is retained until you unsubscribe

8. Third-party services

We use reputable GDPR-compliant services such as Stripe, PayPal, Acuity Scheduling, Squarespace, Substack, and Google Workspace. These providers handle data according to their own privacy policies.

9. Your rights

You have the right to:

access your personal data

correct inaccurate data

request deletion (where applicable)

withdraw marketing consent at any time

To request anything, email: gemmaryanyoga@gmail.com

You also have the right to raise concerns with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk

10. Contact

For questions about privacy or your personal data:

Gemma Maryan Gem Maryan Yoga Email: gemmaryanyoga@gmail.com Website: www.gemmaryan.co.uk