Privacy & Data Protection Policy

At Kassi Martin Experiential, we believe that trust is the foundation of every meaningful professional relationship.

Whether you are reading an article, joining our professional community, attending a course, participating in experiential learning or contacting us with an enquiry, we are committed to protecting your privacy and treating your personal information with care, respect and integrity.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it and the choices available to you.

We are committed to complying with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 where applicable.

Kassi Martin Experiential is an educational and professional development website created by Kassi Martin.

The website provides articles, research, experiential learning, creative practice, professional development, memberships, courses and resources for counsellors, psychotherapists, coaches, educators and other helping professionals.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, Kassi Martin Experiential is the Data Controller responsible for the personal information collected through this website.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Email: kas@kassimartin.com
Website: https://www.fierceasf.uk

Depending on how you use this website, we may collect:

• •your name
• •your email address
• •billing information
• •postal address (where required)
• •telephone number (if you choose to provide it)
• •account login information
• •course enrolment information
• •membership information
• •purchase history
• •communication preferences
• •messages sent through contact forms
• •technical information about your visit, including browser type, device type and IP address
• •website usage statistics through analytics tools

You are never required to provide more personal information than is reasonably necessary.

We collect information when you:

• •contact us
• •subscribe to our mailing list
• •purchase a course or membership
• •register for an event
• •download resources
• •complete a form
• •create a member account
• •communicate with us by email
• •browse our website using cookies or analytics technologies

We collect personal information to:

• •respond to enquiries
• •provide access to courses and memberships
• •process payments
• •deliver purchased services
• •send newsletters where you have given permission
• •improve our website and educational resources
• •administer memberships
• •maintain website security
• •comply with legal obligations
• •provide customer support

We only collect information that is relevant to these purposes.

Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• •your consent
• •performance of a contract
• •compliance with legal obligations
• •our legitimate interests in operating and improving our professional services, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms

Payments made through this website are processed securely by trusted third-party payment providers.

We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.

Payment providers process your information in accordance with their own Privacy Policies.

If you join a membership, course or professional programme, we may keep records relating to:

• •your registration
• •course participation
• •purchased resources
• •attendance at events
• •CPD records where applicable
• •communication relating to your membership

These records help us administer our educational services and provide appropriate support.

Kassi Martin Experiential is built around an evolving body of Living Research exploring relationship, creativity, experiential learning and what helps people become more fully themselves.

This research is developed through professional reflection, creative inquiry, observation and ongoing learning.

No identifiable personal information, confidential client information or participant material will ever be published without explicit permission.

Any themes, observations or learning shared publicly are carefully anonymised and presented in ways that protect the identity and privacy of individuals.

Confidentiality remains central to everything we do.

If you choose to subscribe, we may send you:

• •newsletters
• •articles
• •research updates
• •new course announcements
• •membership information
• •events
• •professional resources

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email.

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be used to:

• •remember your preferences
• •improve website performance
• •analyse visitor behaviour
• •support website functionality

Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.

We may use website analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website.

Analytics information is collected in aggregate form wherever possible and helps us improve content, usability and visitor experience.

We do not sell your personal information.

We only share information where necessary with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and services, such as:

• •payment processors
• •website hosting providers
• •email marketing providers
• •website maintenance providers
• •analytics providers

These organisations are required to protect your information appropriately.

Some service providers may store information outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with UK data protection law.

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

• •unauthorised access
• •accidental loss
• •misuse
• •disclosure
• •alteration
• •destruction

While no website can guarantee absolute security, we continually work to protect the information entrusted to us.

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, regulatory or accounting obligations.

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

• •access your personal information
• •request correction of inaccurate information
• •request deletion of your information where appropriate
• •restrict certain processing
• •object to certain processing
• •request transfer of your information where applicable
• •withdraw consent where processing relies upon consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

This website is intended for adults and professional practitioners.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always appear on this website with the updated Effective Date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Kassi Martin Experiential

Email: kas@kassimartin.com
Website: https://www.fierceasf.uk

If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal information, we would appreciate the opportunity to resolve your concerns first.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Information about the ICO is available at: https://ico.org.uk