Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

1. Who we are

Deeside Yoga Institute (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy.

Deeside Yoga Institute is the evolving professional and educational home of work previously offered under Gem Maryan Yoga. During this transition, some services and communications may still reference Gem Maryan Yoga.

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/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/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/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/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, Google Workspace, Thinkific.

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: info@gemmaryan.co.uk

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
Deeside Yoga Institute
Email: info@gemmaryan.co.uk
Website: www.gemmaryan.co.uk