Last Updated: October 15, 2023
On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. This is a European privacy regulation aimed at ensuring that your data is only used with your consent.
In this privacy statement, we want to provide clear and transparent information on how we handle personal data. We make every effort to safeguard your privacy and handle personal data with care.
- Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use www.leoniejoannebrown.com:
- Personal Information: When you register for a workshop or retreat, subscribe to our newsletter, download an e-book or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and other information you provide.
- Usage Information: We collect data about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit.
This implies that we:
- Process your personal data in accordance with the purpose for which it was provided. This means that if you provide us information for subscription (retreat, workshop) we will only use your personal data for this purpose.
- Limit the processing of your personal data to only those data that are minimally necessary for the purposes for which they are processed.
- Request your explicit consent when it is needed for the processing of your personal data.
- Have taken appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data.
- Do not share personal data with other parties unless it is necessary for the execution of the purposes for which they were provided. For example in case we have to provide your information to hotels or other accommodations used for a retreat. We never share personal data with parties with whom we have not entered into an agreement.
- How We Collect Information
We may collect information through:
- Registration and Contact Forms
- Cookies and Similar Technologies
- Third-party analytics tools
- How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account
- To send you newsletters, invitations and updates
- To improve our website and user experience
- To respond to your inquiries or requests
- To organize your accommodation or other things needed for retreats and workshops; for such activities, we request the following personal data from you:
- Personal identity data: name, first name, address, phone number, email
- Personal characteristics: gender, date of birth
- Medical or psychological data that you believe we should know
- Dietary preferences, and, if applicable, medical limitations (e.g., food allergies, disabilities requiring adapted accommodation)
For the newsletter and e-book downloads, we request the following from you:
- Your name and your email address
You provide this data to us voluntarily; we never ask third parties for it. By subscribing to the newsletter or downloading the e-book, you have provided your name and email address, which is stored in our mailing list. If you no longer wish to receive the newsletter, you can unsubscribe at the bottom of each newsletter.
- Sharing & Storing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Your personal information is stored in a secure environment, and only we have access. We never share this data with third parties that are not directly involved in our activities such as retreats or workshops.
Furthermore, we will not disclose or provide your data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist us with website operations
- Legal authorities if required by law. An example of this is a situation where doctors, hospital or police would request personal data in case of sudden illness or as part of an investigation. In such cases, we are obliged to cooperate and, therefore, required to provide this data.
We do not retain personal data longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it was provided or required by law. The personal data requested for participation in our activities is not retained for longer than 5 years. Email addresses in our mailing list are stored until you unsubscribe.
- Security Measures
We take reasonable security measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.
- Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal data
- Correct inaccuracies in your information
- Request the deletion of your account and data
- Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies for various purposes. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
- Third Parties
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their privacy policies.
- Legal Compliance
We comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
- Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our data practices. We will notify you of significant changes.
- Your Rights Regarding Your Data
You have the right to access and correct or delete the personal data we have received from you. Here below, you can find how to contact me. You can also object to the processing of your personal data (or part thereof).
If you have a complaint about the processing of your personal data, I ask that you contact us directly.
- Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about your data, please contact us at:
or use the contact page of the website.
Kind regards,
Team Leonie Joanne Brown
