Privacy Policy – The Seekers Pathway
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Introduction
At The Seekers Pathway, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website, book sessions, sign up for updates, or engage with our services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
The Seekers Pathway
Mindful Tarot for Clarity, Calm & Connection
Based in Cornwall, UK
Contact:
Email: hello@theseekerspathway.co.uk
Website: www.theseekerspathway.co.uk
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at the email above.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Information you provide directly:
Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
Booking information (session dates, preferences, group details)
Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
Communication history (emails, messages, inquiries)
Community registration (email address when you sign up for updates or membership)
-Information collected automatically:
Website usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site)
Cookies (small files stored on your device to improve your experience—see our Cookie Policy below)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide our services – Process bookings, confirm sessions, deliver workshops
To communicate with you – Send confirmations, updates, and respond to inquiries
To send marketing communications – Share insights, community updates, and new offerings (only if you've opted in)
To improve our services – Understand how our website and services are used
To comply with legal obligations – Meet regulatory and legal requirements
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we process your data based on:
Consent – You've agreed to receive updates or marketing communications
Contract – We need your data to fulfill services you've booked
Legitimate interests – To improve our services and communicate with clients
Legal obligation – To comply with legal or regulatory requirements
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take your privacy seriously and implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including:
Secure encrypted communication (SSL)
Limited access to personal data (only authorized personnel)
Secure third-party service providers (email platforms, payment processors)
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
Booking and session records: Up to 7 years (for legal and tax purposes)
Marketing emails: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Community membership data: Until you cancel your membership or request deletion
You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights below).
7. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who help us deliver our services, including:
Email service providers (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) – to send updates and communications
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) – to process payments securely
Website hosting providers – to host and maintain our website
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) – to understand website usage (anonymized where possible)
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
We will never sell your data to third parties.
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Right to correction – Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to deletion – Request that we delete your data (subject to legal obligations)
Right to withdraw consent – Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
Right to data portability – Request your data in a portable format
Right to object – Object to how we process your data
Right to restrict processing – Ask us to limit how we use your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@theseekerspathway.co.uk.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:
Remember your preferences
Understand how you use our site
Improve website functionality
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.
For more details, see our [Cookie Policy] (optional separate page).
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, payment processors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: hello@theseekerspathway.co.uk
Website: www.theseekerspathway.co.uk
14. Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your data appropriately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's data protection authority:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Website: www.ico.org.uk