This website is the property of Spirit Sauna. We take the privacy of all visitors to this Website very seriously and therefore set out in this privacy policy our position regarding certain privacy matters.
1. Introduction
This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how Spirit Sauna ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects any personal data that you give us when you use our website, https://spiritsauna.co.uk (the "Website").
We are committed to protecting your privacy. We will only collect and use personal data in ways that are described here and in a manner consistent with our obligations and your rights under the law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
2. Information We Collect (Via Contact Form)
We may collect the following information when you choose to use the contact form on our Website:
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Identity Data: Your name.
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Contact Data: Your email address, phone number (if provided).
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Correspondence Data: Any information you include in the message or enquiry field.
We do not knowingly collect Special Categories of Personal Data (such as race, religious beliefs, health information, etc.) or data relating to children.
3. How We Use Your Information and Legal Basis
Under the UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis to process your personal data. We use the information collected via the contact form for the following purposes:
| Purpose for Processing | Type of Data Used | Lawful Basis for Processing |
| To respond to your inquiry and communicate with you about your request. | Identity, Contact, Correspondence | Legitimate Interests (to operate our business and respond to customer queries). |
| To keep records of communications for business administration and compliance. | Identity, Contact, Correspondence | Legitimate Interests (for running our business, administration, and legal compliance). |
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or serving you (e.g., website hosting service), provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential and comply with data protection laws.
5. Data Security and Retention
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Security: We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used or accessed in an unauthorised way, altered or disclosed.
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Retention: We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Generally, we will retain contact form correspondence for a period of [Specify time, e.g., 12 months] after the enquiry is resolved, unless a longer period is required for legal purposes.
6. Your Data Protection Rights (UK GDPR)
Under certain circumstances, you have rights under data protection laws in relation to your personal data. These include:
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The right to be informed about how your data is used.
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The right of access to your personal data.
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The right to rectification if your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete.
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The right to erasure (the "right to be forgotten") in certain circumstances.
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The right to restrict processing of your personal data.
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The right to data portability (the right to transfer data).
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The right to object to processing in certain circumstances.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9.
7. Cookie Policy
A. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
B. How We Use Cookies
Our Website currently uses cookies for the following purpose(s):
| Cookie Category | Purpose |
| Strictly Necessary | These are required for the operation of our Website (e.g., security, or to remember contact form input during a single session). These cannot be switched off. |
Note on Cookies from the Contact Form: If you use the contact form, your browser may save data you enter (such as name and email) as a functional cookie to pre-fill the form on future visits. This is typically controlled by your browser settings.
C. Managing Cookies
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies.
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Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies or delete them if you prefer.
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To find out how to manage cookies on your browser, visit the ‘Help’ function on your browser menu, or you can find more information about cookies and how to control them at [link to relevant resource, e.g., www.allaboutcookies.org].
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Please note that turning off or disabling cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Website.
8. Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues.
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ICO Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
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ICO Contact Details: https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy and Cookie Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at:
Name: Spirit Sauna
Email:
Address: [Your Physical Address (Optional, but recommended for a UK business)]
10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time by posting a new version on our Website. You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes.
