Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Sacred Vessel Within (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit our website or use our services related to Reiki and holistic wellbeing.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679) and applicable Portuguese data protection laws.

2. Data controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Sheela van Weerelt/Sacred Vessel Within
Address: Rua das Gémeas 10, 8200-649 Albufeira, Portugal

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Information you provide directly

Name
Email address
Phone number
Information provided in contact forms
Appointment booking details
Messages you send through the website

Automatically collected data

When you visit our website, we may collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of access

This information may be collected through cookies or analytics tools.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

Responding to enquiries
Managing Reiki session bookings
Providing requested information
Improving the website and user experience
Sending newsletters or updates (only with consent)
Complying with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

Your consent
The performance of a service requested by you
Legal obligations
Our legitimate interests, such as improving our services

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

Your data may be shared with trusted third parties only when necessary, such as:

Website hosting providers
Appointment scheduling platforms
Email service providers

These providers process data only on our instructions and in compliance with GDPR.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Fulfil legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Maintain business records

Contact form data is generally retained for up to 12 months, unless a service relationship is established.

8. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: sheela@sacredvesselwithin.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyse website traffic.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

13. Contact

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

Sheela van Weerelt/Sacred Vessel Within
Email: sheela@sacredvesselwithin.com