Privacy Policy Effective Date: 14th February 2025
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Introduction
Mindful Lifestyle Ltd ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.businessscaleacademy.com (the "Website").
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By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information
We collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily when using our Website. This may include:
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Personal Identification Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number, business details)
Account Information (if you create an account)
Payment Information (if you purchase services, though payments may be processed by third-party payment providers)
Technical Data (e.g., IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, device information)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies (for analytics and site functionality)

How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide, operate, and maintain our Website
To process transactions and manage orders
To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries
To send newsletters, promotional materials, and updates (only if you opt in)
To analyse usage and improve our services
To comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases:
Consent – When you provide consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters)
Contractual Necessity – When processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you
Legitimate Interests – When processing is necessary for our business interests, provided it does not override your rights
Legal Obligation – When required by law

How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. However, we may share information with:
Service Providers – Third-party vendors that assist with website hosting, analytics, payment processing, and email marketing
Legal Authorities – If required by law, to comply with a legal obligation or protect rights
Business Transfers – If our business is acquired or merged, your data may be transferred

Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Your Rights (GDPR & UK Data Protection Act)
You have the following rights under GDPR and UK data protection laws:
Right to Access – Request a copy of your data
Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate data
Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability – Receive data in a transferable format
Right to Object – Object to certain processing (e.g., direct marketing)
Right to Withdraw Consent – If processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@businessscaleacademy.com.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our Website, analyse traffic, and support marketing efforts.
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Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us understand how our Website is being used and enable certain functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of our Website.
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website to improve functionality.
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences to personalise your experience.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Track your online activity to provide relevant advertisements.
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Managing Cookies:
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, but please note that this may impact your experience on our Website.
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Most browsers allow you to:
View the cookies stored on your device.
Block all cookies or specific types.
Delete cookies when you close your browser.
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For more information on cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at Unit 22, Burley House, Derby, DE22 3LR / hello@businessscaleacademy.com.