Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2025
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Welcome — and thank you for visiting Mandala Painters. I care about your privacy, and this policy explains how I, Marie Ekerholm, collect, use, and protect your personal information.
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1. Who I am
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Business name: Mandala Painters
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Owner / Data controller: Marie Ekerholm
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Email: marie.ekerholm@gmail.com
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Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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2. What information I collect
I collect personal data when you:
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Use the contact form (name, email)
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Sign up for workshops or coaching (booking details)
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Pay for workshops / coaching (processed via Stripe)
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Use the site (via Google Analytics)
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Schedule via Calendly (name, email, booking time)
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3. How I use your data
I use your data to:
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Respond to your enquiries
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Manage bookings and run workshops/coaching
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Process payments via Stripe
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Send you workshop updates or newsletters (only if you’ve opted in)
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Improve the website experience through analytics
I do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
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4. Legal basis for processing
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Consent: When you sign up, submit forms, or subscribe
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Contract: When you book or pay for a service
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Legitimate interest: For website analytics
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Legal obligation: For bookkeeping / tax purposes
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5. Data storage & protection
Your data is stored securely via:
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Wix (forms, hosting)
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Stripe (payment processing)
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Google Analytics (anonymised)
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Calendly (scheduling)
All my tools are GDPR-compliant and use encryption or secure storage where needed.
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6. Data retention
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Enquiries: 12 months
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Workshops / coaching clients: up to 7 years (for tax)
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Mailing list: until you unsubscribe
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7. Your rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your data
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Ask for correction / deletion
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Withdraw consent
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Object to processing
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Lodge a complaint with the ICO (see ico.org.uk)
If you’d like to exercise any of these rights, email me at marie.ekerholm@gmail.com.
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8. Cookies
My website uses cookies to:
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Provide essential site functionality
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Analyse site usage (Google Analytics)
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Support bookings (Calendly)
I only use non-essential cookies with your consent. You can change your preferences at any time. (See my Cookie Policy for more detail.)
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9. Policy updates
I may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always appear on this page, with the date of the last update.
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10. Contact
If you have any privacy-related questions:
Marie Ekerholm
📧 marie.ekerholm@gmail.com
Oxfordshire, UK
