UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018 compliant)
Last updated: 21/02/2026
GMA & PAPAS (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law.
This policy applies when you use our website gmaandpapas.com, listen to our podcast, purchase e‑books or downloadable relationship programmes, or interact with us in any other way.
Who we are
Our website address is: https://gmaandpapas.com.
Information We Collect
A. Information you provide directly
We may collect: Any information you provide when signing up for newsletters or updates including Name, Email address, Billing address, Purchase details, Messages sent through contact forms, Programme enrolment information
B. Payment information
When you purchase e‑books or downloadable programmes: Payments are processed securely by third‑party payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Amazon). We do not store or have access to your full payment card details
C. Podcast interactions
Our podcast is accessed via YouTube and other external platforms.
These platforms may collect: Viewing history, Device information, Engagement data. Please refer to their privacy policies for details
D. Automatically collected data (cookies & analytics)
When you visit our site, we may collect: IP address, Device type, Browser type, Pages viewed, Time spent on the site, Click behaviour
This may be collected through: Cookies, Google Analytics or similar tools, Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos). You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to: Comply with legal and financial obligation. Process purchases of e‑books and downloadable programmes. Deliver digital products to you. Send you updates, newsletters, or marketing (only with your consent). Respond to enquiries. Improve our website and user experience. Understand how visitors use our site
Legal Bases for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
| Processing purchases | Contract |
| Sending newsletters or marketing | Consent |
| Analytics & site improvement | Legitimate interests |
| Responding to enquiries | Legitimate interests |
| Compliance with tax or legal obligations | Legal obligation |
Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Amazon)
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Website hosting providers
- Podcast platforms (YouTube, Spotify, etc.)
We do not sell your personal data.
International Transfers
Some of our service providers may store data outside the UK. Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) UK adequacy regulations
How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your information only for as long as necessary:
Analytics data: typically 26 months (depending on provider settings) Purchase records: 6 years (legal requirement) Email marketing data: until you unsubscribeContact form messages: up to 12 months
What rights you have over your data
You have the right to: Request data portability, Access your personal data, Correct inaccurate information, Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”), Restrict processing, Object to processing, Withdraw consent at any time
Children’s Privacy
Our website and programmes are not intended for children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect children’s data.
Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure hosting
- Encrypted payment processing
- Access controls
However, no online system is 100% secure.
Links to Other Websites
Our site contains links to external platforms (e.g., YouTube, Amazon).
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us