Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit our website, retreat.healthoptimisation.com (the "Site").

1. Introduction

Health Optimisation Summit Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal data when you:

  • visit or use our websites, including retreat.healthoptimisation.com and other Health Optimisation Summit sites;

  • contact us or register interest in our events;

  • purchase tickets or make bookings;

  • attend a Health Optimisation Summit, Retreat, or other event.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Where personal data is collected from individuals located outside the United Kingdom, including the United States, we aim to provide equivalent levels of protection consistent with applicable data protection principles.

2. Data Controller

The data controller is:

Health Optimisation Summit Ltd
Company No: 11881895

Registered Office:
23 High Street
Bagshot, Surrey
United Kingdom
GU19 5AF

Email: enquiries@healthoptimisation.com

3. Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • name

  • email address

  • telephone number

  • company name (where applicable)

  • ticket purchases, bookings, and payment information

  • passport or identification details where required for accommodation or legal compliance

  • dietary requirements and accessibility needs

  • health-related information disclosed via onboarding or event forms

  • correspondence and communications with us

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • browser type and version

  • device type and operating system

  • referring URLs

  • pages viewed and time spent on the Site

  • cookies and similar tracking technologies

4. Special Category Data (Health Information)

For certain events, retreats, or wellbeing programmes we may collect limited health-related information such as:

  • allergies or intolerances

  • injuries or medical considerations

  • dietary requirements relevant to wellbeing or safety

This information is collected solely to ensure attendee safety and wellbeing during events.

Special category data is processed only where necessary and based on your explicit consent under Article 9(2)(a) UK GDPR.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

  • operate, manage, and improve our websites

  • process ticket purchases and bookings

  • administer your participation in our events

  • communicate with you regarding enquiries, bookings, or event updates

  • manage venue access, catering, accommodation, and event logistics

  • ensure attendee safety and wellbeing

  • analyse website usage and improve functionality

  • comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • prevent fraud and maintain security

  • capture photography and video during events for documentation, marketing, and promotional purposes

6. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Performance of a contract
To manage ticket purchases, bookings, and deliver events or services you have requested.

Legitimate interests
To operate and improve our business, manage events, analyse site usage, and maintain security.

Consent
For marketing communications, event announcements, ticket releases, and where special category data is processed.

Legal obligation
Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws or regulatory requirements.

7. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share personal data with:

  • event venues, accommodation providers, or event partners where required for event access or operational logistics

  • service providers such as website hosting, analytics platforms, email providers, ticketing systems, and payment processors

  • professional advisers including legal, accounting, or insurance providers

  • regulatory authorities or law enforcement where required by law

All third parties are required to process personal data securely and only for authorised purposes.

8. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may process personal data outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses, to ensure personal data remains protected.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • enable core website functionality

  • analyse website usage and visitor behaviour

  • improve performance and user experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

Further information is available through our cookie consent banner or settings.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • operational and contractual needs

  • legal, regulatory, or accounting requirements

Special category data, such as health information, is retained only for the minimum period necessary for safety and operational purposes.

11. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • access your personal data

  • request correction of inaccurate data

  • request erasure of your personal data (where applicable)

  • restrict or object to processing

  • request data portability

  • withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

12. Complaints

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

www.ico.org.uk

We encourage you to contact us first so we can attempt to resolve any concerns.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes.

Any updates will be published on this page and will apply from the date they are posted.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact:

enquiries@healthoptimisation.com