1. Who We Are

This website is operated by:

Catherine Rutherford Holistic Therapist, Reflexologist, EFT Practitioner, Soulful Doula & Yoga Teacher Ratoath, Co. Meath, Ireland Email: [[email protected]].

Catherine is the Data Controller for all personal information collected through this website and related services.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Name

Email address

Phone number

Billing information (processed securely by third‑party payment providers)

Health information relevant to treatments or yoga classes

Pregnancy‑related or wellbeing information you choose to share

Information submitted through contact forms, booking forms, or email

Information shared during sessions, classes, or programs

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, we may collect:

IP address

Browser type

Pages visited

Time spent on the site

Cookies (see Cookie Policy if applicable)

This helps improve website performance and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

Process bookings and payments

Provide treatments, classes, and programs

Communicate with you about appointments, updates, or changes

Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)

Maintain accurate health and wellbeing records for safe practice

Improve website functionality and user experience

Comply with legal and insurance requirements

We never sell your data or share it with third parties for marketing.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

Consent – when you sign up for newsletters or provide information voluntarily

Contract – to deliver services you have booked

Legal obligation – for tax, insurance, or regulatory requirements

Vital interests – where health information is necessary for safe practice

Legitimate interests – to improve services and website performance

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Sensitive Health Information

As a holistic therapist and yoga teacher, Catherine may collect health‑related information to ensure your safety during treatments or classes.

This information is:

Treated as strictly confidential

Stored securely

Never shared without your explicit consent (unless required by law)

6. How Your Data Is Stored

Your data may be stored in:

Secure booking systems

Encrypted email platforms

Password‑protected devices

GDPR‑compliant cloud services

Data is retained only for as long as necessary for:

Providing services

Legal, tax, and insurance obligations

Professional record‑keeping requirements

7. Sharing Your Information

Your data may be shared only with:

Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

Booking platforms

Email newsletter providers

Legal or regulatory bodies if required

All third‑party providers are GDPR‑compliant.

We never sell or trade your information.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

~ Access your personal data

~ Correct inaccurate information

~ Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

~ Restrict or object to processing

~ Withdraw consent

~ Request data portability

~ Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland)

To exercise any of these rights, contact Catherine at [[email protected]].

9. Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

A full Cookie Policy can be added if needed.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 16. Any information relating to minors (e.g., pregnancy clients under 18) is collected only with parental/guardian consent.

11. External Links

This website may contain links to third‑party sites. Catherine is not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated date.

13. Contact

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

Catherine Rutherford Ratoath, Co. Meath, Ireland Email: [[email protected]]