Effective date:22 April,2026
1. Who we are
This website is run by Maniesha Blakey (“we”, “us”).
- Email: hello@manieshablakey.com
- Website: www.manieshablakey.com
- Based in: United Kingdom
We are responsible for how your personal data is used.
2. What information we collect
We only collect information that is relevant to providing our services.
Information you provide
- Name and email address
- Any details you submit via forms (e.g. enquiries, assessments, booking forms)
- Information you choose to share during coaching sessions
Technical information
- Basic website usage data (e.g. pages visited, device type, IP address)
3. How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Deliver coaching services
- Send you your assessment results (if you complete a form)
- Manage bookings and communication
- Improve our website and services
If you choose to opt in, we may also send:
- Insights, resources, or updates related to our work
We do not sell your data.
4. Our legal basis
We only use your data where the law allows us to:
- Contract – to deliver coaching or respond to your request
- Consent – for email updates or marketing
- Legitimate interests – to run and improve our business.
- Legal obligation – where required
You can withdraw consent at any time.
5. Email and marketing
If you sign up to receive emails:
- You will only receive content you have agreed to
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email
Receiving your assessment results does not automatically mean you will receive ongoing emails unless you have opted in.
6. Coaching confidentiality
We treat what you share in coaching as private. However, confidentiality may be limited if:
- We are required by law to disclose information
- There is a serious risk of harm to you or others
Coaching is not a medical or mental health service.
7. How we store your data
We store your data securely using trusted systems and limit access to it.
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
- Client records and coaching notes: up to 6 years after our work ends
- Enquiry data (non-clients): up to 12 months
- Email subscribers: until you unsubscribe
We may retain limited information for longer where required by law.
8. Third parties
We use a small number of trusted providers to run our business, such as:
- Email platform (e.g. MailerLite)
- Forms (e.g. Typeform or Tally)
- Scheduling or video tools (e.g. Google Meet)
- Website analytics (e.g. Google Analytics)
These providers only process your data on our behalf.
9. International transfers
Some providers may store data outside the UK.
Where they do, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved under UK data protection law..
10. Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent
To do this, contact: hello@manieshablakey.com
You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk
11. Cookies
We use cookies to understand how our website is used and improve it.You can control cookies through your browser settings.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact:
Maniesha Blakey
Email: hello@manieshablakey.com