privacy policy

Last Updated: February 2026

Welcome to Mindful Practices (www.mindfullpractices.com). We value your privacy and believe in being clear about how we handle your information. This policy is designed to be simple, straightforward, and easy to understand.

Mindful Practices is operated by Mahadevi Sivaraj, who acts as the Data Controller for the purposes of UK data protection law.

We only collect information that is necessary to improve your experience on our website.

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

Fill out a contact form

Subscribe to updates or newsletters

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools. This may include:

Browser type

Pages visited

Time spent on the site

General location (city or country level)

Device type

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to your messages

Improve our website content and user experience

Send updates if you have chosen to subscribe

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection laws, we process personal data based on:

Consent – when you subscribe to updates or contact us

Legitimate interest – to improve our website and content

Legal obligations – where required by law

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to:

Improve website functionality

Understand website traffic

Enhance user experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. A cookie banner may appear when you first visit the site, allowing you to choose your preferences.

5. Google Analytics and Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the website. The data collected is anonymised and used only for analytical purposes.

The Information We Collect

Our website is hosted by Squarespace. Your data may be stored through their secure servers and systems.

In the future, we may use trusted third-party services such as Google AdSense or affiliate programs. These services may use cookies to deliver relevant content or advertisements.

Some links on this website may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you choose to make a purchase.

Some service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area. In such cases, appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

You can learn more about how Google handles data by reviewing Google’s Privacy Policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data. This includes secure hosting through Squarespace, SSL encryption, password-protected accounts, and restricting access to authorised persons only. We also work with trusted third-party providers that maintain appropriate security standards.

7. Your Data Rights

If you are visiting from the UK, EU, or other regions with data protection laws, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data

Request corrections to inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data

Withdraw consent at any time

If you have any concerns about how your data is handled, we encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

Website: https://ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:

mindfullpractices@gmail.com

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at mindfullpractices@gmail.com, and we will promptly remove it.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.