Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Welcome to Om Sanctuary Yoga. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information transparently and securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information when you visit our website or sign up for our mailing list.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
Your name
Your email address
Any information you voluntarily submit through contact forms or newsletter sign-up forms
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to provide it to us directly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send newsletters, updates, yoga class information, events, and offers
- Respond to enquiries
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain our mailing list and communications
We will only send marketing emails where you have given consent to receive them.
3. Mailing List & Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your information is stored securely using Mailchimp, an email marketing platform.
When you sign up:
- Your name and email address are stored on Mailchimp’s servers
- We use this information to send occasional email updates and marketing communications
- You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
Mailchimp processes data in accordance with its own privacy policy, which you can view here: Mailchimp Privacy Policy
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Under UK data protection law, we rely on:
- Consent — when you opt into our mailing list
- Legitimate interests — for responding to enquiries and operating our website
You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing from emails or contacting us directly.
5. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or until you request removal from our mailing list.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
- Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
7. Cookies
Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience and monitor website performance.
You can usually disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Olivia McIntyre - Om Sanctuary Yoga
hello@omsantuaryyoga.com