Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01.06.2026

Gentle Yoga Studio ("Studio," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Finnish data protection laws.

1. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Identity Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.

• Payment Data: Payment information when you make a purchase. Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment providers, and we do not store full payment card details.

• Booking and Membership Data: Information related to class bookings, attendance, memberships, purchases, and account activity.

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and booking platform, including IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity.

• Health Information (if applicable): Any health-related information you voluntarily provide that may be relevant to your participation in yoga or wellness activities. Such information is processed only with your explicit consent.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and manage our services, including class bookings, memberships, events, and purchases.

• Process payments and maintain customer accounts.

• Communicate with you regarding bookings, memberships, schedule changes, and customer support.

• Send newsletters, promotional communications, and marketing materials where you have consented to receive them.

• Improve our website, services, and customer experience.

• Comply with legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Contractual necessity: To provide services you have purchased or requested.

• Legitimate interest: For customer service, business operations, fraud prevention, and service improvements.

• Consent: For marketing communications and the processing of health-related information.

• Legal obligation: Where processing is required by applicable law.

4. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your information with:

• Booking, membership, and payment service providers.

• Email marketing and communication platforms.

• Professional advisers, accountants, or legal representatives when necessary.

• Public authorities or regulators where required by law.

All third-party providers are required to process personal data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

5. Data Storage and Security

• We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

• Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

• Some service providers may process or store data outside Finland or the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with GDPR requirements.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

• Request deletion of your personal data.

• Restrict or object to certain processing activities.

• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

• Request data portability.

• Lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at gentlehelsinki@gmail.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze website traffic, and enhance user experience.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that certain website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our processing of personal data, please contact:

Data Controller: Gentle Yoga Studio [operated by Saliny Oy]
Email: gentlehelsinki@gmail.com
Address: Bermudankatu 5, 00220 Helsinki