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Privacy Policy

Last updated 27.11.2025

1. Privacy Policy of Heaolu PAUS OÜ

This Privacy Policy explains how Heaolu PAUS OÜ processes personal data when you visit our website paus.studio, join sessions, subscribe to the newsletter or contact us in any other way. We follow the EU General Data Protection Regulation GDPR, the Estonian Personal Data Protection Act and relevant guidance from the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate.

These terms apply whenever you use our website, book a session, sign up for email updates, take part in an event or contact us through email, phone or social media.

2. Controller

Heaolu PAUS OÜ
Registry code 17376494
Estonia

Email kaidi@paus.studio
Phone +372 56 94 88 69

If you have questions about personal data processing, contact us at kaidi@paus.studio

3. Personal data we process

We process only the data that is necessary to provide our services and to communicate with you. Depending on the situation we may process

  • Name and contact details such as email or phone
  • Booking information such as selected session, date, time, number of participants
  • Billing information that is required for invoices and accounting
  • Email address if you subscribe to the newsletter
  • Messages and feedback that you send to us
  • Technical data from your use of the website such as IP address, device information, browser type and cookie data

We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data. If you choose to share such information voluntarily for your own practical reason for example something related to your body or health in a message we will use it only for addressing that specific request and do not store it longer than needed.

4. Purpose and legal grounds for processing

We process personal data only when we have a clear purpose and a legal ground.

Providing sessions and services

Purpose To handle bookings, deliver sessions and share practical information
Legal ground Performance of a contract or steps taken at your request before entering into a contract GDPR article 6 1 b

Billing and accounting

Purpose To issue invoices and comply with accounting requirements
Legal ground Legal obligation GDPR article 6 1 c

Newsletter and optional updates

Purpose To send news about PAUS sessions, events and occasional reflections about movement and rest.Legal ground Your voluntary consent GDPR article 6 1 a
You can unsubscribe at any time by using the link at the end of the email or contacting us at kaidi@paus.studio

Website improvement and statistics

Purpose To understand how people use the website and to make the content clearer and easier to use
Legal ground Legitimate interest to improve our services GDPR article 6 1 f
We use aggregated or anonymous data whenever possible

Protecting rights and handling disputes

Purpose For example to follow up on unpaid invoices or to defend our rights in case of disputes
Legal ground Legitimate interest GDPR article 6 1 f

5. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website uses cookies to

  • ensure the technical functioning and security of the site
  • remember selected preferences such as language
  • understand how the site is used and improve the user experience

Cookies fall into several categories

  • Essential cookies which are needed for the site to work and do not require separate consent
  • Preference cookies which help remember choices such as language
  • Statistical and analytics cookies used only with your consent
  • Marketing and social media cookies used only if you give consent

When you first visit our website you will see a cookie banner where you can

  • accept all cookies
  • allow only essential cookies

You can later delete or limit cookies in your browser settings. Turning off essential cookies may affect how the site functions.

If we use third party tools such as analytics or social media pixels we describe them separately in our Cookie Policy and provide links to their privacy information.

6. Sharing data with service providers

We may share personal data with trusted partners who help us provide our services. Examples include

  • Website hosting and email service providers
  • Accounting service or accountant
  • Email newsletter tools
  • Booking or payment tools if we use such systems

These partners process data only according to our instructions and only for the purposes described above.

If data needs to be transferred outside the European Economic Area we use legally required safeguards such as European Commission standard contractual clauses.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

7. Data retention

We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes listed above or for fulfilling legal duties.

General retention periods

  • Booking and communication data kept for a reasonable period to support service delivery and handle potential disputes
  • Billing and accounting data kept according to the periods required by Estonian law
  • Newsletter data kept until you unsubscribe or until we close the list
  • Cookie and analytics data kept according to the settings of the tools we use or until you delete cookies from your browser

When the retention period ends, data is deleted or anonymised.

8. Your rights

As a data subject you have the following rights within the limits of applicable law

  • Right to know whether we process your data
  • Right to access your data and receive a copy
  • Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to request deletion of data when allowed by law
  • Right to request restriction of processing in certain cases
  • Right to object to processing that is based on legitimate interest
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time when processing is based on consent
  • Right to data portability when technically feasible and applicable

To use your rights contact us at kaidi@paus.studio
We reply as soon as possible and generally within one month as required by GDPR.

If you believe your rights have been violated you can contact the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate or seek judicial remedy. Website www.aki.ee

9. Security

We use suitable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, modification or unauthorised access. Access to personal data is limited to persons who need it for their work and who are obligated to maintain confidentiality.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our services or legal requirements change. The newest version will always be available on this page along with the date of the latest update.

11. Contact

If you have any questions or wish to use your rights, please contact

Heaolu PAUS OÜ
Email kaidi@paus.studio