Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 20th, 2025
Owner: Katja Patel, trading as Zest for Yoga & Ayurveda
Website: www.zestforyoga.com (“Website”)

Contact: katjapatel@zestforyoga.com

I take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this Website or use any of the services offered.

1. What Information I Collect

When you use this Website, I may collect:

  • Name and email address — if you sign up for a newsletter, freebie, course, or contact me

  • Payment details — handled securely by third-party providers (Stripe via HeyMarvelous or PayPal); I do not store your payment information

  • Website usage data — like your IP address, pages visited, and time spent, collected through cookies and analytics tools

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the data collected to:

  • Send newsletters, free downloads, and marketing updates (with your consent)

  • Respond to your messages or enquiries

  • Deliver services, programs, or digital products you’ve purchased or signed up for

  • Improve the Website and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)

I rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent — when you voluntarily provide information (e.g., newsletter sign-up)

  • Contract — to deliver services or products you've requested

  • Legal obligation — for accounting or tax records

  • Legitimate interests — to improve services or send relevant updates to clients and subscribers

4. Email Marketing and Opt-Out

You will only receive emails if you opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email or by contacting me directly.

I use ConvertKit to manage email marketing. Your information is securely stored and not shared without your consent.

5. Sharing Your Data

I do not sell or rent your personal information. Your data may be shared with trusted third-party services (e.g., ConvertKit, HeyMarvelous platform, Stripe) as needed to deliver services. These providers are GDPR-compliant and only process your data as instructed by me.

6. Cookies and Analytics

This Website uses cookies to help improve your experience and track usage via tools like Google Analytics. You can accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Cookies do not give me access to your computer or any personal data other than what you choose to share.

7. How I Store and Protect Your Data

I use secure systems and practices to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse. Your data is stored only as long as needed for legal or business purposes, and I regularly review and securely delete unnecessary data.

8. Your Rights (Under UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the data I hold about you

  • Ask for corrections or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to how your data is used

  • File a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact me at [Your Email Address].

9. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under 18. I do not knowingly collect data from anyone under that age.

10. External Links

This Website may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website means you accept the updated terms.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Disclaimer, you can contact me at:
katjapatel@zestforyoga.com
13 Lawrence Drive, Ickenham UB10 8RW