Keeping your data safe

Privacy policy

Last updated: 23rd Dec 2025

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This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you interact with The Happy Yogi.

Who I am

This website is operated by Sarah Baxter, trading as The Happy Yogi. I am the data controller for the purposes of UK data protection law.

The information I collect

Depending on how you interact with the website or book a class, I may collect:
  • your name and contact details (such as email address and phone number);
  • booking and attendance information;
  • payment-related information (processed securely via third-party providers);
  • health-related information where relevant to your participation in classes.

Special category (health) data

Health-related information is collected only where necessary to support your safe participation in classes.

I process this information where:

(1) you have given explicit consent (for example via an intake form or the Health & Liability Waiver); or

(2) it is necessary to protect your vital interests.

How I use your information

I use personal information to:
  • manage bookings, classes, events, and related communications;
  • respond to enquiries submitted via the website;
  • support your safe participation in yoga classes;
  • meet legal and accounting obligations.
Bookings made via the website are also subject to the Booking Terms & Conditions.

Lawful basis for processing

I process personal data under the following lawful bases:
  • performance of a contract (for bookings and attendance);
  • legal obligation (for accounting and record keeping);
  • consent (for health information and marketing communications);
  • legitimate interests (for managing and operating the business).

How your data is stored

Personal information is stored securely and only for as long as necessary. Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect your data.

Sharing your information

I do not sell your personal data. Information may be shared with trusted third parties where necessary to provide services, such as booking systems or payment providers.All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with data protection law.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve functionality and help understand how the site is used. Details about how cookies are used are set out in the Cookie Policy.

Your rights

You have rights under UK data protection law, including the right to:
  • access the personal data held about you;
  • request correction of inaccurate data;
  • request deletion of your data where appropriate;
  • object to or restrict certain processing;
  • withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

Contact and complaints

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please get in touch.You also have the right to raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) .

Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page.