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Privacy Policy

How Mindful Path collects, uses, and protects your personal data, in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data controller

The data controller for this website is Body Unit Academy (trading as Mindful Path), operated by Fouad El Fil.

• Email: management@bodyunitacademy.com
• Phone: +44 7868 808450

What data we collect

Contact form

We collect your name, email, optional country/time zone, and your message, solely to reply to you. The lawful basis is your explicit consent (given via the checkbox), because messages may contain health information. Messages are delivered to our inbox via our email provider and are not stored on the website. We delete messages within 12 months if no consultation follows. You can ask for deletion at any time via management@bodyunitacademy.com.

Booking data

Bookings are handled by cal.com. When you book a consultation, the data you submit to cal.com (such as your name, email address, time-zone, and any notes you share) is processed by cal.com under their own privacy policy. Fouad El Fil receives that data in order to deliver your consultation.

Data we may receive passively

• IP address and approximate location (server logs / hosting platform)
• Browser type, operating system, device class

Legal basis for processing

• Legitimate interest: running and securing the website (e.g. server logs, abuse prevention).
• Contract: delivering a consultation you have booked.
• Consent: processing your contact form message to reply to your inquiry.
• Legal obligation: keeping records where the law requires it (e.g. tax records).

How long we keep data

• Server / security logs: typically up to 30 days.
• Booking and consultation correspondence: kept for the duration of our professional relationship and up to 6 years afterwards, in line with UK record-keeping standards.
• Email enquiries & contact forms: deleted within 12 months if no consultation follows, or sooner upon request.

Who we share data with

We do not sell your data. We share it only with the providers needed to run this service:

• cal.com: booking platform
• Hosting provider: to serve the website
• Email provider: to receive and reply to enquiries from the contact form or direct email
• Authorities: only where required by law

International transfers

Some providers (e.g. cal.com, hosting, email) may process data outside the UK / EEA. Where this happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or Standard Contractual Clauses.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

• access the personal data we hold about you;
• have inaccurate data corrected;
• have your data erased ("right to be forgotten");
• restrict or object to processing;
• data portability;
• withdraw consent at any time;
• lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

To exercise any of these rights, email management@bodyunitacademy.com. We will respond within one calendar month.

Cookies

This site uses no cookies and no tracking or analytics. When you click to book, cal.com may set its own cookies under its own policy.

Terms and Conditions

These terms govern your use of Mindful Path and any consultation booked through it.

Who we are

• Public-facing brand: Mindful Path
• Legal entity / trading as: Body Unit Academy
• Operated by: Fouad El Fil
• Contact: management@bodyunitacademy.com · +44 7868 808450
• Booking: https://cal.com/fouadelfil/consultation

Services

Mindful Path provides non-clinical mental health consultations, coaching, psychoeducation, and DBT-informed guidance. All services are delivered via consultation only. No clinical, therapeutic, or regulated services are provided. Please read our Professional Disclaimer for full details.

Booking and cancellation

Consultations are booked via https://cal.com/fouadelfil/consultation. By booking a session you agree to these terms.

• Cancellation: at least 24 hours' notice is required to reschedule or cancel a session without charge.
• Late cancellation or no-show: sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice, or missed without notice, may be charged in full at the practitioner's discretion.
• Practitioner cancellation: if Fouad El Fil needs to cancel a session, you will be offered a reschedule or a full refund.

Payment terms

Fees and payment are handled through the booking platform. All prices are quoted in the currency shown at checkout. Payment is due at the time of booking unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Client responsibilities

You agree that you will:

• provide accurate information when booking;
• attend booked sessions on time;
• not be under the influence of alcohol or non-prescribed substances during sessions;
• understand that the service is non-clinical and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care.

If you are in crisis you must contact emergency services and not rely solely on consultation services. Use Emergency services (999), NHS non-emergency (111), Samaritans (24/7) (116 123).

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Mindful Path's liability in connection with any single consultation is limited to the value of the session purchased. Mindful Path accepts no liability for outcomes, decisions made based on consultation content, or consequential, indirect, or special losses. Nothing in these terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Intellectual property

All website content, materials, frameworks, and resources are the intellectual property ofBody Unit Academy / Fouad El Fil. No content may be reproduced, distributed, or commercially used without prior written permission.

Acceptable use

You agree not to misuse, copy, or redistribute site content. Abusive, threatening, or discriminatory behaviour towards the practitioner will result in immediate termination of services without refund.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of England & Wales. Any disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England & Wales.

Professional Disclaimer

Important information about the nature of the consultation services offered through Mindful Path. Please read this carefully before booking.

Not a clinical service

Mindful Path (a trading name of Body Unit Academy, operated by Fouad El Fil) provides non-clinical consultation services.Fouad El Fil holds an MSc in Psychology and is a qualified Mental Health Coach and Certified Mood Disorder Professional. He is not a clinical psychologist, therapist, counsellor, psychiatrist, or medical professional.

The consultations offered through Mindful Path are coaching and psychoeducation-based and do not constitute clinical psychology, psychotherapy, counselling, or any regulated health service under UK law.

Not a substitute for professional care

The services provided by Mindful Path are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, or require clinical intervention, please contact your GP or use one of the services below immediately.

• Emergency services: 999
• NHS non-emergency: 111
• Samaritans (24/7): 116 123

Results disclaimer

Results from consultations vary between individuals. Mindful Path makes no guarantees regarding specific outcomes. Progress depends on individual circumstances, commitment, and engagement.

DBT disclaimer

DBT-informed guidance provided by Mindful Path is psychoeducational in nature. It is not a clinical DBT programme and does not replace a full DBT treatment programme delivered by a licensed clinician.

Accuracy disclaimer

Information on this website is provided in good faith and for informational purposes only. While every effort is made to keep content accurate and up to date, Mindful Path accepts no liability for errors or omissions.

Accessibility Statement

Mindful Path is committed to making this website usable by as many people as possible, regardless of ability or technology.

Our commitment

We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. We treat accessibility as part of the quality of the service, not a feature added on at the end.

What we have done

• Used semantic HTML so screen readers can navigate the site logically.
• Designed for sufficient colour contrast between text and background, and avoided conveying meaning by colour alone.
• Sized body copy and interactive elements to be comfortably readable and tappable on phones and tablets.
• Provided keyboard focus styles so people who do not use a mouse can see clearly where they are on the page.
• Added descriptive labels to icons, buttons, and form controls.
• Kept page layouts consistent across the site so navigation remains predictable.

Known limitations

Some content may still fall short of our accessibility goals. If you come across anything that is difficult to read, hear, or operate, we want to know.

Third-party services

Bookings are handled by cal.com. Their booking interface is governed by their own accessibility practices. If you experience a barrier inside the booking flow, please contact us and we will arrange your appointment by email instead.

Contact us

If you need this site, or any of its content, in a different format, or if something is preventing you from using a feature, please email management@bodyunitacademy.com. We aim to respond within five working days.