Last Updated: 18th June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Carolina Blanco, trading as Paths of the Mind ("we", "our", "us"), collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, book services, purchase products, join our mailing list or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website or services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
ARTICLE 1:
WHO WE ARE
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
Carolina Blanco
Trading Name: Paths of the Mind
Email: hello@pathsofthemind.co.uk
Website: www.pathsofthemind.co.uk
Business Structure: Sole Trader registered with HM
Revenue & Customs (United Kingdom)
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
ARTICLE 2: INFORMATION
WE COLLECT
We may collect and process the following categories of information:
Personal Information
• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Postal address (where provided)
• Booking information
• Payment information
Account and Service Information
• Course enrolment information
• Programme participation records
• Session booking records
• Retreat registrations
• Workplace wellbeing enquiries
Communications
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Email correspondence
• Messages sent through our website or social media channels
Technical Information
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Website usage information
• Cookies and analytics data
ARTICLE 3:
SPECIAL CATEGORY DATA
Because Paths of the Mind provides meditation and wellbeing services, clients may voluntarily disclose information relating to:
• Physical health
• Emotional wellbeing
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Menopause
• Personal circumstances
• Other wellbeing-related information
Such information is only collected where voluntarily provided and is treated with appropriate care and confidentiality.
We do not request medical records or diagnose medical conditions.
ARTICLE 4:
HOW WE USE
YOUR INFORMATION
We may use your information to:
• Respond to enquiries
• Deliver our services
• Process bookings
• Provide courses and programmes
• Send retreat information
• Manage client relationships
• Process payments
• Maintain business records
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send marketing communications where consent has been provided
ARTICLE 5:
LEGAL BASIS
FOR PROCESSING
Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:
Contract
Processing necessary to provide the services you have requested or purchased.
Consent
Where you have given permission, such as joining a mailing list.
Legitimate Interests
For the administration and improvement of our business and services.
Legal Obligation
Where we are required to process information to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
ARTICLE 6:
PAYMENT PROCESSING
Payments are processed through trusted third-party providers.
Paths of the Mind does not store or have access to full payment card details.
Payment providers may include:
• Stripe
• Klarna
• PayPal
• Other payment processors used from time to time
Information provided during payment transactions is subject to the privacy policies of those providers.
ARTICLE 7: MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
Where you have provided consent, we may send:
• Newsletters
• Retreat announcements
• Course updates
• Service information
• Promotional communications
You may unsubscribe at any time by:
• Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
• Contacting us directly
Unsubscribing will not affect service-related communications necessary to fulfil bookings or purchases.
ARTICLE 8:
SHARING INFORMATION
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information where necessary with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business.
Examples may include:
• Payment providers
• Email marketing platforms
• Course hosting platforms
• Website hosting providers
• Scheduling systems
• Professional advisers
Information is shared only where reasonably necessary.
ARTICLE 9:
DATA RETENTION
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary.
Typical retention periods may include:
• Enquiry records: up to 12 months
• Client records: up to 6 years
• Financial records: up to 6 years
• Marketing subscribers: until unsubscribed
• Website analytics: according to platform settings
Retention periods may be extended where legally required.
ARTICLE 10:
DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from:
• Unauthorised access
• Loss
• Misuse
• Disclosure
• Alteration
No online system can be guaranteed completely secure, however we take appropriate steps to protect information entrusted to us.
ARTICLE 11:
YOUR RIGHTS
Under UK GDPR you may have the right to:
• Access your information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.
ARTICLE 12: COOKIES
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Improve website functionality
• Analyse website usage
• Remember preferences
• Support marketing and advertising activities
Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.
ARTICLE 13:
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.
ARTICLE 14: CHILDREN
Our services are intended for adults.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
ARTICLE 15: CHANGES
TO THIS POLICY
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website.
Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any revisions.
ARTICLE 16: COMPLAINTS
If you have concerns about how your personal information is handled, please contact us first so that we may attempt to resolve the matter.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
ARTICLE 17: CONTACT
Carolina Blanco
Trading as Paths of the Mind
Email: hello@pathsofthemind.co.uk
Website: www.pathsofthemind.co.uk
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