Privacy policy.
This privacy policy describes how The Sacred Descent collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide when using our website at thesacreddescentworld.com or any of our related services.
By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this policy.
Collection of personal information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including your name, email address, phone number, and any information shared through our application or enquiry forms. This may include health or wellbeing information you choose to disclose to help us assess suitability for the retreat.
We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This information is used solely to maintain and improve the website.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
Review and assess retreat applications
Process bookings and manage payments
Send booking confirmations and retreat communications
Coordinate accommodation and logistics with our venue partner, Viluz Wellbeing Resort
Send marketing communications to those who have opted in
Improve our website and services
Safeguard participant welfare during the retreat
Disclosure of information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with trusted third parties where necessary to deliver our services, including our venue partner Viluz Wellbeing Resort, our co-facilitator Oana Ratiu, and our payment processor. These parties are only given the information necessary to fulfil their role.
We may also disclose information where required by law.
Retention of information
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Booking and financial records are retained for 7 years in line with UK legal requirements. Application and participant data is deleted within 12 months of the retreat date. Health disclosures are deleted within 3 months of the retreat concluding. Email list data is retained until you unsubscribe.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. You may also withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sacreddescentretreat@gmail.com
If you believe we are processing your data unlawfully, you have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to support basic functionality and analytics. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though this may affect some features of the site. For more information see our Cookie Policy.
Marketing communications
You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly at sacreddescentretreat@gmail.com.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of data sent to or from our website.
Children
Our services are intended for adults only. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18.
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.
Contact us
For any questions about this policy or your personal data:
The Sacred Descent sacreddescentretreat@gmail.comLondon, United Kingdomt
Last updated: June 5, 2026@gmail.com