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Privacy Policy

Last updated: (7th May 2025)

 

1. Introduction
At RuthiePilates we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

 

2. Who We Are
Business Name: RuthiePilates
Data Controller: Ruthie Barsby
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us.

 

3. What Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Data – Name, date of birth

  • Contact Data – Email address, phone number

  • Health Data – Relevant health and medical information you voluntarily provide to ensure safe participation in our classes

  • Marketing Preferences – Your preferences in receiving marketing from us

 

4. How We Use Your Data
We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we use your data for:

  • Health & Safety: To ensure we provide appropriate exercises and avoid injury

  • Communication: To manage bookings, cancellations, and class reminders

  • Marketing: To notify you of new classes, events, and offers (only if you have opted in)

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – for sending marketing communications

  • Contractual necessity – to provide the services you have requested

  • Legal obligation or vital interests – where health data is collected for safety purposes

 

6. Marketing
You will only receive marketing communications from us if you have given your explicit consent. You can opt out at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in emails or contacting us directly.

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7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., booking platforms, email marketing tools), and they are required to keep your data secure.

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8. Data Retention
We will retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for legal or accounting requirements.

  • Health and contact data: retained for up to 6 years after your last session

  • Marketing preferences: retained until you withdraw consent

 

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request the deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict the processing of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk

 

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through our website.

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11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
Ruthie - Email: ruthiepilates@outlook.com
 

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