Privacy Policy

This privacy policy will explain how our organization uses the personal data we collect from you, when you use our website, or provide us when registering on a class or event.

What data do we collect?
Padmasambhava collects the following data:

• Personal identification information (Name, email address, phone number, etc.) This may be stored both on our paper registration forms and on our computer database.
• Personal health information. This remains on the paper registration forms and is stored securely.

How do we collect your data?
You directly provide Padmasambhava with the data we collect. We collect data and process data when you:

• Contact us online through our website contact form.
• Complete a student registration (health questionnaire) form on paper.
• Provide us with your personal data verbally or by email in order to continue to communicate with you or to clarify which class is most suitable.

Padmasambhava may also receive your data indirectly from the following sources:

• Our Mailchimp signup form.

How will we use your data?
Padmasambhava collects your data so that we can:

• Communicate with you about classes or events you may be attending or planning to attend. To follow up on orders of books etc that you may have made.
• Email or send paper mail to you regarding classes, courses, workshops or retreats we think you might like.
• To ensure your safety during Yoga classes at Padmasambhava and to provide you with the best possible teaching, support and advice.

How do we store your data?
Padmasambhava securely stores your data at 66 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo. SA19 6EN
Padmasambhava will keep your contact details, health information and account history only for as long as is necessary. This is under periodic review. Once we are sure that you will no longer be using our services your data is archived securely. After 7 years from your last attendance on classes or events your data will be, deleted, in the case of contact information on computer, or by being shredded, in the case of health related information kept on paper.

Mailing you about Courses and Events
Padmasambhava would like to send you information about the classes, workshops, courses and retreats that we offer.
If you have agreed to receive marketing, you may always opt out at a later date.
You have the right at any time to stop Padmasambhava from contacting you for marketing purposes.
If you no longer wish to be contacted about our classes, or events, you may email, write or telephone us, in order to unsubscribe, or if you have received a mailout by email, you may use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email.

What are your data protection rights?
Padmasambhava would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
The right to access - You have the right to request Padmasambhava for copies of your personal data.
The right to rectification - You have the right to request that Padmasambhava correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request Padmasambhava to complete information you believe is incomplete.
The right to erasure - You have the right to request that Padmasambhava erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing - You have the right to request that Padmasambhava restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to object to processing - You have the right to object to Padmasambhava processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to data portability - You have the right to request that Padmasambhava transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us by email: Contact Us
Call us at: +44 (0)1558 823842
Or write to us: Padmasambhava, 66 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, UK SA19 6EN

What are cookies?
Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.
For further information, visit http://allaboutcookies.org

How do we use cookies?
Padmasambhava uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:

• Understanding how our website is being accessed.
• To understand what browsers are accessing the website and from what countries.

What types of cookies do we use?
There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our website currently only uses:

• Session Cookies - Strictly for statistical purposes, to track and monitor, what country, what pages and what method, was used to visit the site.

How to manage cookies
You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.

Privacy policies of other websites
The Padmasambhava website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

Changes to our privacy policy
Our Company keeps its privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 17 September 2019.

How to contact us
If you have any questions about Padmasambhava's privacy policy,,the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Email: Contact Us
Call us at: +44 (0)1558 823842
Or write to us: Padmasambhava, 66 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, UK SA19 6EN

How to contact the appropriate authority
Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that Padmasambhava has not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office.
Website https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/
Telephone 0303 123 1113