Privacy Policy
Last updated: [August 2025]
Hortari Studio (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, book yoga sessions, or sign up for our newsletter.
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1. Information we collect
We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our services:
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Name and surname – when booking an event or subscribing to the newsletter.
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Email address – for sending confirmations, updates, and newsletters.
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Age (optional) – if you choose to provide it (e.g. through surveys) to help us understand the demographics of our community.
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Booking details – date, time, and event booked.
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Technical data – such as IP address, browser type, and usage data, collected automatically for analytics and security.
We do not collect sensitive information unless you voluntarily provide it.
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2. How we use your information
We use your data only for purposes that are clear and legitimate, including:
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To manage event bookings and send you confirmations.
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To send you newsletters and updates (if you subscribed).
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To understand our community better (e.g. through age or location data).
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To improve our website, classes, and communication.
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To comply with legal obligations.
You will not receive marketing communications unless you have explicitly opted in.
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3. How we share your information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We only share it with trusted third parties when necessary to provide our services:
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Cal.com – to manage class bookings.
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Brevo – to collect and manage newsletter subscriptions.
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Zoho Mail – for professional email hosting.
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Wix – for website hosting.
These providers act as data processors and are bound by confidentiality and security obligations.
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4. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on:
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Consent – when you sign up for the newsletter.
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Contractual necessity – when you book an event with us.
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Legitimate interest – to improve our services and communications.
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Legal obligation – when required to comply with applicable law.
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5. Data retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary:
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Booking information: up to 2 years after your last event.
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Newsletter subscription: until you unsubscribe.
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Surveys or age-related data: anonymized or deleted after 12 months.
You can request deletion at any time (see section 6).
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6. Your rights (EU & GDPR)
You have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
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Object to or restrict processing.
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Withdraw your consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from newsletters).
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File a complaint with a Data Protection Authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: emma@hortari-studio.com.
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7. Data security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. By using our website and services, you acknowledge this risk.
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8. Children’s privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data immediately.
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9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
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10. Contact us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact: