Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Helen Forsyth (sole trader) trading as Devon Sauna is the data controller for personal information collected through this website.

Contact: helen@something-other.com

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What data we collect

• First name (optional)
• Email address (required)
• Marketing consent record, date, time, and confirmation you ticked the checkbox

3. How we use your data

• Sending marketing updates and news about Devon Sauna
• Notifying you when we launch and when bookings open
• Sharing information about events and sauna sessions
• Letting you know about offers and promotions

4. Legal basis for processing

We process your personal data on the basis of consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR), given when you ticked the checkbox on our sign-up form. You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Who we share your data with

To operate our sign-up service your data passes through the following processors. We have a data-processing relationship with each one and will never sell your data.

• Netlify, Inc. (USA) — hosts this website and receives your form submission. Netlify stores the raw submission data on its servers. Netlify GDPR statement.
• Zapier, Inc. (USA) — automation tool that picks up your submission from Netlify and forwards your name and email address to Brevo. Zapier processes the data in transit; it does not retain it beyond the task log. Zapier privacy policy.
• Brevo SAS (France, EU) — email marketing platform where your contact record is stored and from which you will receive Devon Sauna emails. Brevo is subject to the EU GDPR. Brevo privacy policy.
• Google LLC / Gmail — the data controller (Helen Forsyth) receives a notification email via Gmail when you sign up. Your email address appears in that notification. Google privacy policy.

This site includes a link to our Facebook group. If you click that link you will leave this site and be subject to Facebook’s own privacy policy. Devon Sauna does not share your data with Facebook and clicking the link does not transmit any personal data to Facebook.

6. Website analytics

We use Netlify Analytics, which is server-side only. It does not use cookies, does not fingerprint your device, and does not collect personally identifiable information. No third-party analytics scripts (including Google Analytics or the Facebook Pixel) are loaded on this site.

7. Cookies

This website does not use cookies for tracking or advertising. Netlify may set technical cookies strictly necessary for the website to function.

8. How long we keep your data

We retain your data for as long as you remain on our mailing list. Deletion requests are actioned within 30 days.

9. Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, and object to processing of your data, and to withdraw consent at any time. Email helen@something-other.com. We will respond within one calendar month.

10. How to unsubscribe

Every marketing email sent via Brevo contains a one-click unsubscribe link at the foot of the email. You can also email helen@something-other.com with the subject "Unsubscribe" and you will be removed within 5 working days.

11. International transfers

Two processors in our chain are based in the United States: Netlify, Inc. and Zapier, Inc. Transfers to both are covered by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or an equivalent safeguard recognised under UK GDPR. Brevo SAS is based in France and subject to EU GDPR, which the UK currently recognises as providing adequate protection.

By submitting your details you acknowledge that your data will be processed in the manner described above.

12. Complaints

Contact us first at helen@something-other.com. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time and will update the date above accordingly.