Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by To Be Consciousness (founded by Sasa Zola) ("we," "us," "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at hello@tobeconsciousness.com.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our email list: Name and email address
• Submit an enquiry form: Name, email, and any information you include in your message
• Apply for a retreat: Name, email, location, and responses to application questions

We do not collect payment information directly. All payments are processed through third-party platforms (Skool, Elevate Together, or other booking providers).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information to:

• Respond to your enquiries and applications
• Send you email communications you have opted into (newsletters, practice guides, event announcements)
• Process retreat applications and coordinate logistics
• Improve our services and website experience

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate this website:

• Web3Forms: Processes form submissions and delivers them to our email. Their privacy policy
• MailerLite: Manages our email subscriber list and sends newsletters. Their privacy policy
• Skool: Hosts our online community. Their privacy policy

5. Email Communications

When you subscribe to our email list, you consent to receiving periodic emails including somatic practice frameworks, event announcements, and retreat openings. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time, and we will remove you from our mailing list promptly.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above. Form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing hello@tobeconsciousness.com.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the UK or European Economic Area, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for email communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@tobeconsciousness.com.

8. Cookies

This website does not use cookies for tracking or analytics. We do not use Google Analytics or any third-party tracking scripts. Third-party embeds (such as YouTube videos) may set their own cookies according to their respective policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.