Suffolk Breathing Coach Last updated: April 2026
Who We Are
Suffolk Breathing Coach is operated by Steve Tarling, a certified Buteyko breathing practitioner based in Stowmarket, Suffolk. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website or enquire about our services.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at: contact@suffolkbreathingcoach.co.uk Suffolk Breathing Coach, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3TA
What Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
Contact form — your name, email address, and any message you choose to send.
Initial breathing assessment form — your name, phone number, email address, and health-related information including your symptoms, medical history, current medication, and breathing patterns. This is health data and is treated as special category data under UK GDPR.
Website usage — we may collect standard technical information such as your browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site through cookies and analytics tools (see Cookies section below).
Why We Collect Your Information
We collect and use your information for the following purposes:
To respond to your enquiry or assessment request and provide the breathing coaching services you have asked about. The legal basis for this is contract — it is necessary to deliver the service you have requested.
To manage your ongoing programme, keep session records, and follow up appropriately. The legal basis is legitimate interests — maintaining accurate records is necessary to provide a safe and effective service.
For health data specifically, the legal basis is your explicit consent, which you provide when submitting the assessment form.
We do not use your information for marketing without your separate consent.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain your personal and health information for as long as you are an active client and for up to three years after your last session. This allows us to provide continuity of care if you return and to meet any professional obligations. After this period your data is securely deleted.
Enquiry data from people who do not go on to become clients is deleted within six months.
Who We Share Your Information With
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share information in the following limited circumstances only:
With healthcare professionals involved in your care, but only with your explicit permission.
With third-party tools used to operate the website and deliver services — such as our website platform, email provider, or video call software for online sessions. These providers are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.
If we are legally required to disclose information, for example in response to a court order.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you at any time. Request that we correct any inaccurate information. Request that we delete your information, subject to any legal obligations we have to retain it. Withdraw consent for processing health data at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. Raise a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been handled incorrectly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@suffolkbreathingcoach.co.uk.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the experience. These may include analytics cookies from tools such as Google Analytics. You will be asked for your consent before non-essential cookies are placed.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to check back periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please contact: Steve Tarling contact@suffolkbreathingcoach.co.uk Suffolk Breathing Coach, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3TA
