• Our Privacy Policy

    GDPR and what it means for you and 

    Mindful Academy International

     

    This privacy policy describes how Mindful Academy International collects, use and share service related information about you. 

    When you send us an enquiry, sign up for a course or request to be added to the Worldwide Mindfulness Teacher Directory we will ask for some personal information that may include name, address, email, phone number, other information necessary for your enquiry or application.

    Why we collect and how we use your data

     

    We collect this data so we can communicate with you and use your name in all communication from us. We may need to let you know about our news and events on a monthly basis and we use your email address for this.  We may need to contact you in regards to an event you have registered for and we may use your phone number for this.

    We do not share your data with any third parties and we do not use your data for online advertisements. 

     

    Below are more information on how you can manage your data we hold.

    Data Subject Rights

     

    In plain English, a data subject is any EU citizen from which Mindful Academy International are collecting personal data. GDPR compliance requires data subjects be granted certain rights. What follows is not an exhaustive list, but those rights that are relevant to the collection, processing, and storage of personal data on the Mindful Academy International WordPress website and word application forms.

    Request Consent

     

    Explicit consent has to be obtained before data collection can take place. In other words, before the user submits the form, they must be made aware that this form is collecting personal data with the intent to store that data. Mindful Academy International is also responsible for letting the user know how that data will be stored and used.

    How Mindful Academy International meets this rule:  Each data collecting form on the website has a confirmation tick-box where the user confirms agreement with Mindful Academy International collecting, storing and using the personal data as intended and explained in the form.

     

    Right to Access

     

    Data subjects must be able to request and obtain confirmation that data is or is not being collected on them, and if so exactly what data is being collected, how, where, and for what purpose. That data must also be provided to them in an electronic format free of charge on request.

    How Mindful Academy International meets this rule: Mindful Academy International has a Data Information Request form that the user submits to request the personal data held.  Contact us HERE to request the data.

    Right to Be Added

     

    Data subjects must be provided a quick and clear way to give consent to being included in the Worldwide Directory listing shown on the Mindful Academy International website

    How Mindful Academy International meets this rule: Mindful Academy International has a Worldwide Directory Data Information Request form that the user submits to be included on the Worldwide directory.  Contact us HERE to give consent and supply data for inclusion on the Mindful Academy International Worldwide Directory Listing on the website

    Right to Be Forgotten

     

    Data subjects must be provided a quick and painless way to withdraw consent and have collected data purged.

    How Mindful Academy International meets this rule: Mindful Academy International has a Data Information Request form that the user submits to delete the personal data held including listing on the Worldwide directory.  Contact us HERE to withdraw consent and have collected data purged.

    Data Portability

     

    Similar to the Right to Access, Data Portability requires that data subjects are able to request, obtain, and/or transfer possession of collected data at any time.

    How Mindful Academy International meets this rule: Mindful Academy International has a Data Information Request form that the user submits to obtain the personal data held.  Contact us HERE to request, obtain, and/or transfer possession of collected data at any time

    Breach Notification

     

    If a breach/unauthorized access of personal data takes place that is likely to “result in a risk for the rights and freedoms of individuals”, notification must be made within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

    How Mindful Academy International meets this rule: Mindful Academy International will notify the user of any breach that is likely to “result in a risk for the rights and freedoms of individuals”, within 72 hours of Mindful Academy International becoming aware of such breach.