Privacy Policy – wouldyoubewell.ie

Last updated: 10 December 2025
Website: wouldyoubewell.ie
Contact email: info@wouldyoubewell.ie

Would You Be Well (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under applicable data protection law, including the GDPR.

This page is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

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1. Who We Are

Would You Be Well is a website that shares information about the Would You Be Well book, related wellness content, and matching retreats.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us at:

Email: info@wouldyoubewell.ie

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2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data in the following ways:

a) Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with the site, you may provide:

• Your name and email address (for contact forms or newsletter sign-ups)

• Your message or enquiry (e.g., questions about the book or retreats)

• Retreat-related information you submit (e.g., preferences, availability, interests)

If retreat bookings are managed via a third-party platform, you may be redirected to that platform, which will have its own privacy terms.

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit wouldyoubewell.ie, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referring websites

• Cookie-related information (see Cookies section below)

This information is generally used in an aggregated, anonymised way to help us understand how the site is used and to improve it.

c) Information from Third Parties

If we use third-party tools, we may receive limited information from them, such as:

• Email marketing platforms (for managing subscriptions and email delivery)

• Analytics providers (e.g., anonymised site usage data)

• Booking or event platforms (for managing retreat interest or attendance)

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to your messages and enquiries

• Provide you with information about the book, retreats, or related offerings

• Send newsletters or updates, where you have opted in

• Manage or coordinate retreat interest and bookings (directly or via third parties)

• Improve and maintain the website

• Monitor site performance, usage and security

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

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4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: For example, when you sign up to receive newsletters or marketing emails.

• Contract: Where processing is necessary to respond to your retreat enquiry, pre-contractual discussions, or to manage a booking or related service.

• Legitimate interests: For example, to improve the website, ensure security, and understand how visitors use our content, as long as these interests are not overridden by your rights.

• Legal obligation: Where we are required to process data for tax, accounting, or other regulatory purposes.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at info@wouldyoubewell.ie or using any unsubscribe link in emails.

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5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law. In general:

• Contact form messages: up to 12 months

• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or we clean inactive lists

• Retreat or event-related data: up to 6 years where required for legal, accounting or record-keeping purposes

• Analytics data: in line with the retention settings of the analytics tools used

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6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with trusted third parties who help us operate the website and services, such as:

• Website hosting providers

• Email newsletter and communication tools

• Analytics and performance tools

• Retreat/booking/event platforms

• Professional advisors (e.g., legal or accounting support, if necessary)

These providers only process your data on our instructions and must protect it in line with data protection law.

We may also share your data where required by law, regulation, or to protect our legal rights.

We do not sell your data to third parties.

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7. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we take appropriate steps to ensure that your data is protected, such as using providers that implement standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards, as recognised under the GDPR.

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8. Cookies

wouldyoubewell.ie may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable basic site functionality

• Remember your preferences

• Analyse site traffic and usage patterns

• Improve website performance and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where applicable, by using any cookie banner or preference tools provided on the site. Disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.

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9. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data

• Erase your data, in certain circumstances

• Restrict or object to processing in certain situations

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

• Data portability, in certain circumstances (receive your data in a structured, commonly used format)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
Email: info@wouldyoubewell.ie

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland if you believe your data has not been handled correctly.

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10. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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11. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites, services or platforms (for example, booking systems, social media, or external resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we handle your data.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at info@wouldyoubewell.ie.