Privacy Policy

Business Name: Bearing Light
Services: Perinatal education and support, breastfeeding support, antenatal/postnatal classes, wellbeing services, and digital resources
Location: United Kingdom

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you book services, complete forms, or purchase resources:

Personal Information

Name
Email address
Phone number
Address (if relevant to services)

Perinatal & Wellbeing Information (where voluntarily provided)

Pregnancy or postpartum stage
Feeding information
Emotional wellbeing information
Relevant health or background details you choose to share

Technical Information

Email correspondence
Website usage data (via cookies — see Cookie Policy

2. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

Provide booked services and digital resources
Respond to enquiries
Tailor support to your needs
Manage bookings and payments
Send access details for online sessions or materials
Improve services

If you opt in, your email may also be used to send updates about new services or resources.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

Contractual necessity – to deliver services you have booked
Legitimate interest – to manage the business effectively
Consent – for optional information and marketing communications

You may withdraw consent at any time.

4. Confidentiality

Information shared during support sessions is treated confidentially. However, information may be disclosed if:

Required by law
There is a concern about serious harm or safeguarding
You provide explicit consent

5. How Your Data Is Stored

Your data may be stored securely via:

Encrypted email systems
Secure booking platforms
Password-protected files

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access or loss.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

Your information is kept only as long as necessary for:

Providing services
Legal or accounting requirements
Professional record-keeping

After this, data is securely deleted.

7. Sharing Your Information

Your data is never sold. It may only be shared with:

Secure payment processors
Booking or email service providers
Professionals if you request referral

All providers are expected to comply with data protection standards.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict processing
Withdraw consent
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

9. Cookies

The website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience. See Cookie Policy for more information.

10. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or data requests:

Email: office@bearinglight.co.uk
Business Name: Bearing Light

This policy may be updated periodically. The most current version will always appear on the website.