Privacy policy.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: Dec 5 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how www.rafahsabbagh.com (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our website or use our services, we may collect personal information such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing details

  • Booking information

  • Messages sent via contact forms

  • Information shared during readings, coaching sessions, or events

  • Testimonials (only with consent)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the site, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Cookies and usage data

This helps us improve the website and provide a smooth user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide and manage services (readings, coaching, women’s circles, events, etc.)

  • Process bookings and payments

  • Communicate with you about appointments, updates, or inquiries

  • Improve the website and user experience

  • Send optional newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)

  • Maintain internal records for business and legal compliance

  • Protect the website from spam, fraud, and abuse

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR / GDPR Compliance)

We process your information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent — when you voluntarily submit details or opt in to communications.

  • Contract — when processing is necessary to fulfil a service you have booked.

  • Legal obligation — where record-keeping is required.

  • Legitimate interests — such as improving services and ensuring website security.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Improve loading times

  • Analyse website performance

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only with:

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

  • Booking software providers

  • Email newsletter services (e.g., Mailchimp or similar)

  • Legal authorities if required by law

We will never sell or trade your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Storage & Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your information against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.

Your data is stored using reputable, secure platforms.
However, no online transmission is entirely risk-free, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Comply with legal or tax obligations

  • Maintain business records

Information shared during sessions is kept confidential and not recorded unless explicitly agreed.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR/GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
[info@rafahsabbagh.com]

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults 18 years and over.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

www.rafahsabbagh.com
Email: info@rafahsabbagh.com
Location: Wooler, Northumberland, UK