Privacy Statement

<p><em>Last updated: 20 July 2026</em></p>
<p>This Privacy Statement explains how Body &amp; Soul Matters handles personal information. The site is part of Rich Media Network and is managed by Richard Lawal. Contact: <a href=”mailto:support@bodyandsoulmatters.com”>support@bodyandsoulmatters.com</a>.</p>
<h2>Information we collect</h2><p>We may collect information you provide when contacting us or subscribing to a newsletter through AWeber, including your name, email address, message and preferences. The website does not currently offer visitor registration.</p><p>Please do not send medical records or unnecessary health details. If you voluntarily include sensitive health information in an enquiry, we will use it only as reasonably necessary to handle that communication and will not provide diagnosis or treatment.</p><p>We and our providers may collect technical and usage data such as IP address, browser and device type, approximate location, referring page, pages viewed, dates and times, and cookie or similar identifiers.</p>
<h2>How we use information</h2><ul><li>To operate, secure and improve the site.</li><li>To respond to enquiries.</li><li>To send requested newsletters and manage unsubscribe preferences.</li><li>To understand site performance through analytics.</li><li>To measure and support advertising, affiliate links and sponsored content.</li><li>To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.</li></ul>
<h2>Lawful bases</h2><p>Depending on the activity, we rely on consent, legitimate interests, a requested service, or legal obligations. You may withdraw consent where consent is the basis used.</p>
<h2>Service providers and sharing</h2><p>Limited information may be shared with hosting and security providers, analytics services, AWeber, and advertising or affiliate partners. They process information under their own terms or on our instructions. We do not sell personal information. Where providers process data outside the United Kingdom, appropriate safeguards are used where required.</p>
<h2>Retention and security</h2><p>Information is kept only for as long as reasonably necessary for the stated purposes, legal requirements, disputes and security. Reasonable safeguards are used, but no online service guarantees absolute security.</p>
<h2>Your rights</h2><p>Depending on UK law and your circumstances, you may have rights to access, correct, erase, restrict or object to processing, request portability, and withdraw consent. Email <a href=”mailto:support@bodyandsoulmatters.com”>support@bodyandsoulmatters.com</a>. You may also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.</p>
<h2>Cookies, children and external sites</h2><p>See our Cookie Policy for details. The site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect children’s personal information. External websites have their own privacy practices.</p>
<h2>Changes</h2><p>We may update this statement as practices or legal requirements change. The date above shows the latest revision.</p>