Privacy Policy for The Parenting Booth (Online Courses)
Effective Date: 30.11.25
Data Controller: Suzie Booth, SB Counselling
Contact: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access The Parenting Booth Thinkific school and the Overwhelmed to Empowered Parenting Course (“the Course”).
We are committed to complying with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
The Parenting Booth is an online learning platform operated by SB Counselling, owned by Suzie Booth.
For GDPR purposes, Suzie Booth is the Data Controller.
This policy applies only to online course users and does not cover therapy clients, whose data is governed by a separate Therapy Privacy Policy.
2. Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you:
- Create an account on Thinkific
- Purchase or enrol in the Course
- Access course materials
- Subscribe to emails or updates
- Contact us through forms or email
- Visit our website(s) hosted on Wix or Thinkific
Information you provide directly
- Name
- Email address
- Password/login credentials
- Payment details (processed securely by Thinkific’s payment partners)
- Course comments or community interactions (if enabled)
Information collected automatically
- IP address
- Device and browser information
- Usage data (pages visited, video progress, quiz completions)
- Cookies and analytics
We do NOT collect clinical, therapeutic, or sensitive health information through this course.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide access to the Course
- Deliver course emails such as login details, updates, and reminders
- Facilitate payment and account management
- Monitor progress and improve the learning experience
- Provide customer support
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send marketing communications (only with your consent)
4. Lawful Bases for Processing
We process your data under the following GDPR lawful bases:
- Contract – to provide access to the Course you have purchased
- Legitimate Interests – for platform functionality and service improvement
- Consent – for newsletters, optional marketing, or cookies requiring consent
- Legal Obligation – to comply with accounting, tax, and consumer law
5. Who We Share Your Information With
We never sell or rent your personal data.
We may share data only with trusted third-party processors necessary to provide the service:
Thinkific
Hosts your account, course progress, and login information.
Payment Processors
(Stripe, PayPal, or Thinkific Payments)
Process your payments securely.
We do not see or store your full card details.
Wix
If you visit the website or contact us through Wix forms.
Email Marketing Services
If you opt-in to receive newsletters.
Information will not be shared with anyone else unless:
- Required by law
- Necessary to protect someone from harm
- You provide explicit consent
6. Cookies and Tracking
Thinkific and Wix use cookies to:
- Enable login and essential site functions
- Improve performance and analytics
- Remember preferences
- Track course usage
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data, including:
- Secure password-protected systems
- Encrypted hosting environments
- Access controls
- GDPR-compliant third-party providers
However, please note that email cannot be guaranteed to be fully secure.
8. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain your data only for as long as is necessary to:
- Provide you access to the Course
- Comply with legal and tax obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Maintain accurate business records
You may delete your Thinkific account at any time, though some data may be retained as required by law.
9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
- Request a copy of your data in portable format
To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].
If your concerns are not resolved, you may contact the ICO.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Course is intended for adults over 18.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
The latest version will always appear on the website or Thinkific school.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Policy or your data:
SB Counselling / The Parenting Booth
Email: [email protected]