Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

1.Introduction

Gem Maryan Yoga (“we”, “us”, “our”) values your privacy and complies with UK GDPR (2021).

This policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you interact with us online or in person.

2. Information Collected

We may collect:

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

  • Health Information: voluntarily provided for yoga therapy or massage (confidentially)

  • Payment details: processed securely via our third party providers (e.g. Stripe, Acuity)

  • Website data: cookies and analytics to improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Data:

Your information is used to:

  • Process and confirm bookings.

  • Communicate schedules, updates, or course information.

  • Maintain session or case-study records (where required for professional training)

  • Send newsletters and updates (only with your consent)

4. Data Storage & Security

  • Electronic data is password protected: paper records are locked securely.

  • Health and therapy information is stored privately and accessed only by Gemma Maryan.

  • We never sell or share your data except when required by law.

5. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Request correction or deletion.

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.

  • Request deletion of therapy records (unless legally required to retain)

Contact: info@gemmaryan.co.uk to make a request.

6. Cookies & Analytics

  • This website uses cookies for functionality and anonymous analytics (e.g. Google Analytics).

  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

  • Client and session records are retained for up to 7 years for insurance and compliance purposes.

  • Marketing data is retained until you unsubscribe.

8. Third-Party Services

We use reputable GDPR compliant third parties such as: Stripe, PayPal, Acuity, Squarespace, Substack and Google Workspace.

9. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically: the current version will always be posted on www.gemmaryan.co.uk

10. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms or your personal data please email Gemma Maryan: info@gemmaryan.co.uk or visit www.gemmaryan.co.uk