Vibes Tantric – Privacy & Data Protection Policy

Your privacy is paramount to us at Vibes Tantric. We are fully committed to safeguarding your personal information and handling all data in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK Data Protection Act 2018, and all other relevant laws. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who has access to it, and what your rights are.

1. Who We Are

Vibes Tantric Ltd [Insert Registered Address]

Website: [Insert URL]

Contact: [Insert Email]

For purposes of applicable data legislation, Vibes Tantric acts as the data controller for data collected via our website and direct communications.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data ("Personal Data"):

Name (first and/or last)
Contact information (email address, telephone number)
Hotel or booking names, addresses for appointments (where required for session logistics)
Comments or messages submitted via forms
IP address and browser details
Account information if you register (username, password, profile details)
Media uploaded by users (e.g., images, but see note on embedded data below)
Technical data about device, browser, visit duration, and usage (through cookies and analytics)

3. How We Collect Data

We collect data in the following ways:

Directly from you: When you submit a comment, enquiry, or booking request, register for an account, upload content, or contact us by phone/email.
Automatically: Through cookies, website analytics, and security logs when you browse, interact, or log in to our website.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

Improve efficiency and user experience
Remember your preferences and login status
Facilitate comment forms and feedback
Analyse anonymized website performance and trends

Cookie Preferences: On your first visit, you will be notified about our use of cookies and given the opportunity to accept or decline them. You may adjust cookie preferences in your web browser at any time; however, some features may not function fully if certain cookies are disabled.

5. Use of Your Data

Your data is used only for the following lawful purposes:

To respond to booking/enquiry requests and provide services
For internal record-keeping and legal compliance
To personalise your user experience on the website
To improve services through analytics and customer feedback
To detect and prevent spam, fraud, or misuse

We will not use your data for direct marketing communications without your consent.

6. Who Has Access to Your Data

Your personal data is accessible only to authorized Vibes Tantric staff, trusted therapists for scheduling, and technical service providers (when absolutely necessary, e.g., for web hosting or payment processing). All such parties are contractually and/or legally bound to confidentiality and data protection.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We will only share information where required by law, for legal claims, or if necessary to protect rights, safety, or the integrity of our services.

7. Data Retention

Booking/Session Data: Retained only as needed to fulfil your booking and for up to 30 days to resolve queries or requirements. Thereafter, data is securely deleted.
Account/Comment Data: If you create an account or leave comments, this information and relevant metadata may be retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
Backup/Archival Data: May persist on encrypted back-ups or audit logs for legal, tax, and security purposes in accordance with UK law.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data, at any time:

Right to Access: Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Have inaccurate or out-of-date information corrected.
Right to Erasure ("To Be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Right to Restriction/Objection: Object to certain uses of your data, or restrict our processing.
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of data to another party (where technically possible).
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where applicable, withdraw previously granted consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please email [Insert Contact Email].

If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk

9. Security of Data

We take data security seriously. Measures include:

SSL/TLS encryption for all website communications
Secure, encrypted storage for sensitive records
Access limited to trained, authorized personnel only
Regular monitoring for security and privacy breaches

If you suspect unauthorized use of your data, contact us immediately.

10. Embedded Content

Some articles or booking forms may include embedded content from third-party sources (e.g., images, videos, analytics). These platforms may collect their own data about your interactions; we recommend reading their privacy policies for further information.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may provide links to external sites for information or third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend you review their privacy policies independently.

12. Business Transfers

In the unlikely event that Vibes Tantric is sold, acquired, or merged, your personal data may be transferred as part of that process, in accordance with this policy and your legal rights.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes. Please check back regularly. Changes are effective immediately upon posting.