Last updated: March 2026

Introduction

Katt Garde Yoga (“Katt Garde Yoga", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and responsible way.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use our services, including yoga classes, workshops, retreats, online programmes, or when you visit our website.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Yoga With Katt provides yoga classes, workshops, retreats and wellbeing services.

Data Controller:
Katherine Garde
Katt Garde Yoga
Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

As the data controller, we are responsible for how your personal information is used and protected.

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Personal Information
• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Postal address (where relevant for bookings or events)

Health Information
To ensure yoga practices are safe and appropriate, we may ask you to provide relevant health information through a health questionnaire before attending classes, workshops, or retreats.

This may include:
• Injuries or medical conditions
• Physical limitations
• Pregnancy status
• Other relevant health information

Health information is considered special category data under UK GDPR and is treated with additional care.

Booking and Payment Information
• Classes or events you have booked
• Payment confirmation (payments are processed through secure third‑party providers)

Katt Garde Yoga does not store card payment details.

Website and Technical Information
When you visit our website we may collect:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Website usage data through cookies or analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:
• Manage class, workshop and retreat bookings
• Communicate with you about sessions you have booked
• Ensure practices are safe and appropriate for your health
• Respond to enquiries
• Process payments
• Send newsletters or updates (if you have opted in)
• Improve our services and website

We will only use your information for the purpose it was collected.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR we rely on the following lawful bases:

Contract – Processing necessary to provide services you have booked.

Consent – Where you have agreed to receive marketing emails or newsletters.

Legitimate Interests – To manage and develop our services and communicate with clients.

Health & Safety / Explicit Consent – Health information is processed only with your explicit consent to ensure yoga practices are safe.

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Marketing Communications

If you opt in, we may send you information about:
• Upcoming yoga classes
• Workshops and retreats
• Online programmes
• Wellbeing content

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us at [email protected].

6. Sharing Your Information

Katt Garde Yoga does not sell or trade your personal data.

Your data may be shared with trusted third‑party providers where necessary to run the business, for example:
• Booking systems
• Payment processors
• Email marketing platforms
• Website hosting services
• Professional advisers (such as accountants)

These providers are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with data protection laws.

We may also disclose personal information where required by law.

7. Social Media

Any comments or posts you make on Katt Garde Yoga social media pages are subject to the privacy policies of the relevant platform (for example Facebook or Instagram).

These platforms are controlled by third parties and Katt Garde Yoga is not responsible for how they use your data.

8. How Long We Keep Your Information

We only keep personal information for as long as necessary.

Typical retention periods include:
• Client contact information – up to 3 years after last interaction
• Health questionnaires – up to 3 years
• Financial records – 6 years (for tax and legal requirements)

After this time, your data will be securely deleted.

9. Your Data Protection 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 personal data
• Restrict processing of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to certain types of processing

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

10. Data Security

Katt Garde Yoga takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse or unauthorised access.

However, communication over the internet (including email) is not completely secure and transmission is at your own risk.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical or business changes.

The latest version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Katt Garde
Email: [email protected]