Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14/06/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Jungle of Soul, operated by Greta Staknyte, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit this website or use any of our services. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Who We Are

Jungle of Soul is a wellness platform created and operated by Greta Staknyte. We offer breathwork sessions, workshops, and digital services focused on emotional wellbeing and personal development. Our website serves a global audience and is operated from the United Kingdom.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and other data provided via sign-up or contact forms

  • Session Information: Feedback, testimonials, or communications shared by you

  • Health Information (Special Category Data): If you choose to submit a health-related form or waiver prior to a session, such as details about your physical or mental health relevant to your participation in breathwork. This type of data is collected only with your explicit consent and is essential for us to provide our services safely and effectively

  • Payment Information: When implemented, payment data will be collected through secure third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, pages visited (if cookies or analytics are enabled)

  • Marketing Data: Email open and click tracking, if you’ve opted into marketing communications

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal data to:

  • Provide services you request (e.g., session access, digital products)

  • Respond to messages or questions

  • Send you newsletters or marketing emails (if you opt in)

  • Collect testimonials with your permission

  • Process payments and confirm bookings

  • Analyze and improve our website and services

  • Fulfill legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases as per UK GDPR:

  • Your explicit consent (e.g., for processing sensitive health information, subscribing to marketing communications, or when you freely submit specific forms not required for contract)

  • Contractual necessity (e.g., providing services you requested, processing payments, managing bookings)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, sending non-marketing communications, maintaining internal records), provided these do not override your fundamental rights

  • Legal obligations (e.g., financial and tax recordkeeping, responding to lawful requests from public authorities)

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, track performance, and support marketing activities. These may include:

  • Google Analytics

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel

  • Email marketing trackers (e.g., Mailerlite, ConvertKit)

You will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies when visiting the site. You may manage your preferences through the cookie settings in the site footer at any time.

6. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We share your data only when necessary with trusted service providers, including:

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailerlite)

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)

  • Scheduling software (e.g., Squarespace Scheduling, Calendly)

  • Video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet)

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and may not use it for their own purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary. For example:

  • Email data is kept until you unsubscribe or after 2 years of inactivity, unless legal requirements state otherwise

  • Session-related health information is retained for 7–10 years from your last session to meet professional and insurance obligations

  • Payment records are stored for 6 years plus the current year, per UK tax regulations

  • Contact form submissions are retained for 1 year unless they result in an ongoing client relationship

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct or update your data

  • Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")

  • Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)

  • Object to certain processing

  • File a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or your local authority

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred and processed outside of your country of residence, including to the UK (our operational base), EU, and U.S.

We ensure that all data transfers meet legal protection standards under UK GDPR. For transfers to countries without adequacy decisions (e.g., the U.S.), we rely on:

  • The UK Extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (for certified U.S. entities)

  • International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) or the UK Addendum to EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

10. U.S. Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

  • The right to know what personal and sensitive data we collect and how it’s used

  • The right to request access or deletion of your data

  • The right to limit the use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information (such as health-related data)

  • The right to opt out of any sale or sharing of your data (note: we do not sell or share your data for behavioral advertising)

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we become aware that a minor has submitted data, we will delete it promptly.

12. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information. While no system is completely secure, we work to ensure your data is protected to the highest practical standard.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we operate. The most recent version will always appear on this page. Your continued use of the site signifies acceptance of any changes.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact: greta@jungleofsoul.com