Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Breath Under Pressure™ ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.breathunderpressure.com or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name when you submit a contact form or book a consultation
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other analytics data
• Communication Data: Records of correspondence when you contact us via email, WhatsApp, or other channels
• Training Data: Health questionnaires, breath-hold scores (BOLT), training progress, and session notes (only for active clients)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To deliver breathwork training programs and coaching services
• To send you program updates, training materials, and relevant content (with your consent)
• To improve our website, services, and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data for specific purposes
• Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our service agreement with you
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., improving services, fraud prevention)
• Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with applicable laws

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party tools for email marketing (e.g., Mailchimp), analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), payment processing, and scheduling (e.g., Calendly)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. International Data Transfers

Our services are operated from Dubai, UAE. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

• Contact Inquiries: 2 years from last contact
• Client Training Records: 7 years after program completion (for liability and quality assurance)
• Marketing Data: Until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe

8. Your Rights (GDPR & UAE Data Protection)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics, Umami)
• Marketing Cookies: Track conversions and ad performance (with your consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure cloud storage with encrypted backups

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email to active clients.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us:

14. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.