Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

I take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or contact me.

This website offers information about massage services and workshops.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Julie Marleen Menz / The Fragrance of Life
Country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Adress: (On request)
Email: fragrance.of.life.jm@gmail.com

3. Collection and processing of personal data

a) Visiting the Website

When you visit my website, certain information is automatically collected by the web server. This data is used only for technical purposes and to ensure the website functions correctly. The collected information may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Date and time of access

  • Pages visited and time spent on the website

This data is anonymized whenever possible and is not used to personally identify visitors.

I use this information solely to improve the website’s performance, security, and user experience.

b) Contact via Email or Contact Form

If you contact me via email or a contact form, I collect:

  • your name

  • your email address

  • the content of your message

This data will not be passed on to third parties and will only be stored for as long as is necessary to process the request.

c) Online Bookings - Massages & Workshops

I collect and process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide my services and fulfill my contractual or legal obligations. Personal data may include:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)

  • Information about bookings, purchases, or service usage

  • Health-related information, if voluntarily provided, e.g., relevant for massage, yoga, or wellness workshops to ensure safe and appropriate care

All personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Health-related information is considered sensitive personal data and is treated with enhanced confidentiality and security measures.

I collect such information only when necessary for providing my services, and it is never shared with third parties without explicit consent unless required by law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

I process your personal data only when there is a lawful basis to do so under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The main legal bases we rely on include:

  1. Consent – When you have given clear consent for the processing of your personal data for a specific purpose, e.g., signing up for a newsletter or submitting a contact form.

  2. Contractual necessity – When processing is necessary to provide our services or fulfill a contract with you, e.g., booking a workshop or class.

  3. Legal obligation – When processing is required to comply with a legal requirement, e.g., accounting, tax reporting, or business registration obligations.

  4. Legitimate interests – When I have a legitimate interest that does not override your rights, e.g., maintaining the security of our website or improving our services.

I ensure that your personal data is processed fairly, transparently, and only for the purposes stated in this privacy policy.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

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

  • request information about your stored personal data

  • request correction of inaccurate data

  • request deletion of your data, provided no legal obligation requires its retention

  • request restriction of processing

  • object to the processing of your personal data

  • withdraw consent at any time with future effect

To exercise these rights, please contact me via fragrance.of.life.jm@gmail.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.

6. Hosting and Third-Party Services

This website is hosted by Squarespace Inc.
Squarespace may process personal data as part of its hosting and technical services.

Squarespace Inc.
USA

Data transfers to the USA are based on appropriate safeguards in accordance with GDPR.

7. Links to external websites

This website includes links to other websites and services such as Instagram etc. I do not control these sites and are not responsible for how they handle your personal data.

Please check the privacy policies of any external websites you visit to see how your information is used.

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve the user experience and ensure proper functionality.

  • Necessary cookies: essential for the website to work

  • Analytical cookies: help understand website usage

  • Functional cookies: remember preferences

You can manage or block cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work if cookies are disabled.

9. Data Security

I take the protection of your personal data very seriously. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), I apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk. These measures are intended to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or unauthorized access.

Please note that data transmission over the internet (for example, communication by email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties cannot be guaranteed.

10. © Copyright of Website Content

The content and works created on this website, including text, images, graphics, and other materials, are subject to copyright law. Any duplication, processing, distribution, or any form of commercialization of such material beyond the scope of copyright law requires the prior written consent of the respective author or creator.

Downloads and copies of this website are permitted for private, non-commercial use only.

Where content on this website was not created by the website operator, the copyrights of third parties are respected and such content is marked accordingly. If you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, please notify me via fragrance.of.life.jm@gmail.com. Upon becoming aware of any such violations, I will remove the content in question immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes.
The current version (02/2026) published on this website applies.