Last updated: 8 October 2025
The simple version: I collect your email and name when you sign up for the challenge or newsletter. I use it to send you what you signed up for. I don't sell your data. You can unsubscribe anytime. That's it.
1. Who We Are
hanker.life is operated by Mikolaj Tarwid, based in the United Kingdom. This privacy policy explains how we handle your personal information in compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Contact: support@hanker.life
2. What Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly:
- Email address - When you sign up for the 7-Day Breakthrough Challenge or newsletter
- First name - To personalise communications
- Session details - If you book a breakthrough session via Calendly (name, email, responses to pre-session questions)
Information Collected Automatically:
- Basic website analytics - Pages visited, time on site (if we implement analytics tools in future)
- Email engagement data - Whether you open emails or click links (via Kit/ConvertKit)
What We Don't Collect:
- Payment card details (handled securely by Calendly/Stripe)
- Sensitive personal data (health, race, religion, etc.)
- Information about children under 18
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information only for these purposes:
- Delivering what you signed up for - Sending the 7-Day Challenge emails, newsletter, or session confirmations
- Improving our content - Understanding what emails are opened/clicked to create better content
- Communicating about our services - Occasional information about coaching sessions or new challenges (you can opt out anytime)
- Legal compliance - Meeting our legal obligations under UK law
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:
- Consent - You've explicitly signed up for our emails or challenge
- Contract - To provide the service you've requested (challenge, session, newsletter)
- Legitimate interests - To improve our services and communicate relevant information (you can object to this)
5. Who We Share Your Data With
Service Providers:
- Kit (ConvertKit) - Email service provider (US-based, GDPR-compliant)
- Calendly - Session booking platform (US-based, GDPR-compliant)
- Netlify - Website hosting (US-based, GDPR-compliant)
These providers process your data only on our instructions and are contractually bound to protect it.
We Never:
- Sell your personal data
- Share it with advertisers
- Rent or trade your information
- Use it for purposes you didn't consent to
6. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (Kit, Calendly) are based in the United States. They are certified under appropriate data transfer mechanisms and provide adequate protection for your data under UK GDPR.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Email subscribers - Until you unsubscribe, or 2 years of inactivity
- Session clients - Records kept for 6 years (UK tax requirements)
- Unsubscribers - Basic details retained to prevent re-adding you accidentally
8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access - Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
- Rectification - Correct any inaccurate information
- Erasure - Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing - Limit how we use your data
- Data portability - Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Object - Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent - Unsubscribe anytime (link in every email)
To exercise these rights: Email support@hanker.life with your request. We'll respond within 30 days.
9. Cookies
Currently, hanker.life uses minimal cookies:
- Essential cookies - Required for the website to function
- Kit tracking - To track email engagement (you can disable in your email client)
If we implement analytics in future, we'll update this policy and add a cookie consent banner.
10. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data:
- HTTPS encryption for all website traffic
- Secure service providers with strong data protection
- Limited access to personal data (only me, Mikolaj)
- Regular security updates
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Children's Privacy
hanker.life is not intended for anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we've accidentally collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email.
13. Questions or Complaints
Contact us: support@hanker.life
Data Protection Authority: If you're unhappy with how we've handled your data, you can complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
- Website: ico.org.uk
- Phone: 0303 123 1113
Bottom line: Your data is yours. I use it only to deliver what you signed up for. I don't sell it, share it inappropriately, or use it for anything sketchy. You can leave anytime. Questions? Email support@hanker.life.