Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Who we are
The Mindful Step is an online platform based in Porto, Portugal, operated by Jade and the Mindful Step team. Our website is themindfulstep.com.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at jade@themindfulstep.com.
What data we collect and why
Newsletter sign-up When you sign up to our newsletter, we collect your first name and email address. We use this to send you our weekly Monday newsletter and information about upcoming meet-ups and events. We use Kit (formerly ConvertKit) to manage our mailing list.
Partner enquiries When you submit a partner interest form, we collect your name, email address, business name, website or social media handle, and information about your business. We use this solely to respond to your enquiry. This information is not added to any mailing list without your explicit consent.
Cookies and analytics We use cookies to understand how visitors use our website. You will be asked for your consent via our cookie banner when you first visit the site. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about site usage such as pages visited and time spent on the site. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.
Our legal basis for processing your data
We process your data on the following legal grounds under GDPR:
Consent — for newsletter sign-ups and non-essential cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Legitimate interests — for responding to partner enquiries.
How long we keep your data
Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe or ask us to remove you.
Partner enquiry data: up to 12 months after your enquiry, unless we enter into an ongoing relationship with you.
Analytics data: in line with Google Analytics' default retention settings.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your data. We share it only with the following third-party services that help us operate the site:
Kit (ConvertKit) — newsletter management
Google Analytics — website analytics
Framer — website hosting
All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with GDPR.
Your rights
Under GDPR you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@themindfulstep.com.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top.