Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 8, 2026

1. Who is responsible

Elif İlayda Aydın Berlin, Germany Email: eilaydaydin@hotmail.com

("I," "me," or "my" throughout this policy.)

2. What this policy covers

This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit ilaydaaydin.com (including any content related to my movement teaching, flexibility and Pilates classes, and Rise Into View consulting services), interact with me on social media, or communicate with me by email or contact form.

3. What data I collect and why

a) Website visits

When you visit my website, my hosting provider (Squarespace) automatically collects certain technical data, including your IP address, browser type, device information, referring URL, and pages viewed. This data is processed to ensure the website functions properly and to understand how visitors use the site.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in maintaining a secure, functional website.

b) Contact forms and email

If you reach out through a contact form, email, or booking inquiry, I collect the information you provide — typically your name, email address, and the content of your message. I use this data solely to respond to your inquiry and, where applicable, to arrange sessions, collaborations, or consulting services.

Legal basis: Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR), or legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

c) Booking and payment

If you book a session (such as a Private Training, Positioning Session, Instagram Session, or Rise Into View package), I may collect your name, email address, and payment details. Payment processing is handled by third-party providers (see Section 5). I do not store your full payment card details.

Legal basis: Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).

d) Newsletter or email list

If you sign up for updates or download a free resource (such as a PDF guide), I collect your email address and, optionally, your name. I use this data to send you the requested content and occasional updates about my teaching, workshops, or consulting offers. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

e) Cookies and analytics

My website may use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and embedded content. Squarespace uses cookies for site performance and analytics. Where required, I will ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or through any cookie banner displayed on the site.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) for non-essential cookies; legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for strictly necessary cookies.

4. How long I keep your data

I retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law. Specifically:

  • Contact inquiries: deleted once the conversation is concluded and no ongoing obligation exists, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  • Booking and payment records: retained for the legally required period under German tax law (typically 10 years for financial records).

  • Newsletter subscribers: retained until you unsubscribe.

  • Website analytics data: retained according to the analytics provider's data retention settings.

5. Third-party services

I use the following third-party services, which may process your data on my behalf:

Please review their respective privacy policies for details on how they handle your data. Where required, I have entered into data processing agreements with these providers.

6. Data transfers outside the EU

Some of the third-party services listed above may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or an adequacy decision by the Commission.

7. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten") under certain conditions

  • Restrict processing of your data

  • Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest

  • Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at eilaydaydin@hotmail.com. I will respond within one month.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The relevant authority for Berlin is:

Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Friedrichstraße 219, 10969 Berlin Website: datenschutz-berlin.de

8. Social media

I maintain profiles on platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest. When you interact with my content on these platforms, the respective platform's privacy policy applies. I do not have control over data collected by these platforms.

9. Changes to this policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the date of the last update noted at the top.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how I handle your data, please contact me at:

Elif İlayda Aydın Email: eilaydaydin@hotmail.com