PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 01/12/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Strength Beyond Strength (“we”, “us”, “our”). We provide group strength training, functional fitness classes, massage and recovery services, and related offerings via our website and in-person sessions. This privacy policy applies to information collected on our website and in connection with our services.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we process your personal data, you can contact us at:

Email: chris@strengthbeyondstrength.co.uk
Address: Strength Beyond Strength, Gower College Swansea Sports Centre, Tycoch Road, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9EB

2. What data we collect and how

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Data you provide directly — e.g. when you complete a contact form, sign up for our mailing list/newsletter, book a class or session, or otherwise fill in forms on our website. This may include: first name, last name, email address, phone number, and any message or request you submit.
Usage data and technical/automated data — e.g. your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data (if you enable analytics, or if the website collects such data).
Consent data — if you consent to be subscribed to our newsletter or communications lists.

3. Why we collect data & lawful basis

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries (via contact form) and communicate with you.
To allow you to book classes, sessions or other services, and to manage your membership/booking.
To send you newsletters, offers or updates — but only if you have explicitly opted in (consent).
To maintain and improve our website (e.g. by using usage data or analytics).
For legitimate business administration (e.g. record-keeping, communications, customer service).

Where relevant, our lawful basis for processing will be one of the following:

Your consent (for newsletter or marketing communications)
Our legitimate interest (for website maintenance, service provision, responding to enquiries)
Performance of a contract (for class bookings / membership services)

4. How we store and protect your data

We will store your personal data securely. Access to your data is limited to those within our organisation who need it to deliver services, respond to enquiries, or maintain the website.

We take appropriate measures to protect data against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss or destruction.

We will keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy (e.g. to manage your booking, send you requested communications, maintain records), or for any additional period required by law.

5. Sharing your data

We will not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers only if needed to deliver the services you request (e.g. payment processors, mailing-list platforms, hosting or analytics providers), and only if they agree to treat your data in accordance with this policy and applicable law.

If we transfer any data outside the UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, as required under applicable data-protection law.

6. Cookies and tracking / Automated data

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to collect technical or usage data (for example, to help the website function properly, or to understand how visitors use the site).

If cookies or tracking tools are used, we will provide information about them (what they do, what data they collect) and, where required, obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

7. Your rights

Under applicable data-protection law (including UK GDPR), you have rights regarding your personal data, including:

The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
The right to request erasure of your data (in certain circumstances).
The right to withdraw consent (where consent is our basis for processing, e.g. for communications).
The right to object to or request restriction of certain processing.
The right to data portability (if applicable).
The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data has been mishandled.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the contact details above.

8. Third-party links / External content

Our website may include links to external websites, or content from third-party services (e.g. social-media widgets, embedded content). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites — please check their privacy policies directly.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time (e.g. when our services, data practices or legal requirements change). If we make significant changes, we will highlight them on our website or notify you directly (if you are a registered contact).

Your continued use of our website or services after such updates will signify your acceptance of the new terms.