Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

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Who We Are

Ancient Activation is operated by Scott Edwards, based in Chepstow, Wales, United Kingdom. We run immersive retreats and events rooted in indigenous wisdom and nature-based practice.

If you have any questions about how we handle your data, contact us at: info@ancientactivation.co.uk

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What Information We Collect

We collect information you give us directly, for example when you fill in our enquiry form, sign up to receive our writing, or register interest in a retreat. This typically includes your name, email address, and any message you choose to send us.

We do not collect sensitive personal data and we do not ask for payment details on this website.

If you visit our site, we may also collect basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This happens automatically and is used only to understand how the site is being used.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

– Respond to your enquiry or retreat application.
– Send you occasional writing, retreat announcements, and updates if you have subscribed.
– Improve the website based on how it is being used.

We will never sell your data, share it with third parties for marketing purposes, or use it in any way you would not reasonably expect.

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Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive our writing or updates, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email we send. We use a third party email platform to manage our mailing list. Your email address is stored securely on their platform in accordance with their own privacy policy.

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Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use a small number of cookies to make the site work properly and to understand how it is being used.

We use the following types of cookie:

Essential cookies
These are necessary for the site to function. They cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site, which pages are most visited, and how people find us. This information is anonymous and aggregated. No individual user is identified. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies that follow you across other websites.

When you first visit the site, you will be asked to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer.

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Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

– Access the personal data we hold about you.
– Ask us to correct inaccurate data.
– Ask us to delete your data.
– Withdraw consent for us to use your data at any time.
– Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
if you believe your data has been mishandled.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@ancientactivation.co.uk

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Data Retention

We keep enquiry data for as long as is reasonably necessary to respond to and manage retreat applications. Mailing list data is kept until you unsubscribe. We do not retain data longer than necessary.

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Third Party Services

This website may use the following third party services, each with their own privacy policies:

– Google Analytics (website analytics)
– Third party email platform (mailing list management)
– Teemill (shop, when active)
– Payment processor used at the point of booking (details provided at that stage)

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Changes To This Notice

We may update this notice from time to time. The date at the top of the page will always reflect the most recent version.

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Questions? Contact us at info@ancientactivation.co.uk