Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24 July 2025

At The Blossoming Path, I’m committed to handling your personal data with care, clarity, and respect. This policy explains what information I collect, how I use it, where it’s stored, and your rights under UK data protection law. Whether you’re visiting this website, working with me directly, or receiving something by post, I want you to feel informed and at ease.

1. Who I Am

I’m Tania Menegatti, a UK-based transitions coach and interfaith minister. I offer coaching, ceremonies, and writing to support people through life’s turning points.

You can contact me at tania@theblossomingpath.life with any questions about this policy or your personal data.

2. What Data I Collect

Depending on how you engage with me, I may collect:

Name and contact details (e.g. email, phone number)

Postal address (if you receive physical gifts or resources from me)

Booking information (via Setmore)

Payment details (processed securely via PayPal – I do not see your card details)

Coaching-related information (e.g. notes, recordings, or forms you’ve completed)

Email address (if you subscribe to my Substack newsletter)

In future, I may also collect details if you download a free resource or register for specific offerings

I only collect the data needed to offer you a safe, tailored, and respectful experience.

3. How I Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

Schedule and manage sessions

Deliver coaching or ceremonial services

Send physical gifts, journals, or resources as part of certain offerings

Keep confidential client notes

Respond to enquiries

Send email updates (if you’ve subscribed)

You’ll only receive emails or physical mail if you’ve actively signed up or if it’s part of an offering you’ve chosen to receive.

4. Legal Basis (Under UK GDPR)

I process personal data on the following lawful bases:

Consent (e.g. when you subscribe to email updates)

Contract (e.g. to deliver a paid service or send an agreed gift)

Legitimate interest (e.g. keeping brief coaching notes to support our work together)

Legal obligation (e.g. record-keeping for tax or professional standards)

5. Where Your Data Is Stored

Coaching notes, forms, and recordings are stored securely on a password-protected personal computer

Postal addresses and relevant delivery information are recorded only when needed and stored securely

Booking information is handled via Setmore

Payments are processed through PayPal

Email subscriptions are managed via Substack

If I change platforms in the future (e.g. for email or scheduling), I will only use reputable providers who comply with UK GDPR or equivalent safeguards.

6. How Long I Keep Your Data

Coaching-related records are kept for up to 7 years, in line with good practice and legal guidance

Email and postal details for newsletters or gifts are kept only while you’re subscribed or engaged

You can ask me to delete your data sooner, unless I’m required to retain it for legal reasons

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data I hold about you

Request corrections to inaccurate information

Request deletion of your data

Withdraw consent at any time

Object to how your data is used (in some cases)

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (www.ico.org.uk)

To exercise your rights, please contact me at [insert email address].

8. Email Subscriptions and Marketing

If you subscribe to my Substack newsletter or updates, I’ll only send content you’ve chosen to receive — reflections, resources, and occasional news about my offerings.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting me directly.

Consent message for subscribers:

By subscribing, you consent to receive email updates from me. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, see this Privacy Policy.

9. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies for basic functionality or to help understand visitor behaviour through simple analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally. Any changes will be posted here, with the “last updated” date clearly shown above.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, I welcome you to get in touch.

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