Hice Wellness

Privacy Policy

Hice Wellness Limited

Company number: 15658780

Registered office: Unit 10a The Nurseries, Kershaw Garden Centre, Brighouse, HD6 2QD

Contact: info@hicewellness.co.uk


1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Hice Wellness Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects your personal data.

We act as a Data Controller under UK GDPR.


2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Home address (where required)

2.2 Booking & Membership Information

  • Session bookings

  • Membership details

  • Attendance records

  • Profile and activity within Glofox

2.3 Payment Information

Payments are processed securely by our third-party booking and payment provider, Glofox, using Stripe as the payment processor.

Card details are handled and stored securely by Stripe and/or Glofox in accordance with their security and data protection standards.

HICE HQ does not directly store or have access to your full card details.

Where you choose to save a payment method for future bookings, this information is stored securely by our payment providers and can be managed via your Glofox account.

2.4 Health & Safety Information

  • Any health or medical information you provide relevant to safe participation

  • Incident or accident reports if required

This may include special category data, which we only collect when necessary.

2.5 Communications

  • Emails

  • Contact form submissions

  • Marketing preferences

2.6 Website Data

Basic technical information sent by your browser.

(No analytics or tracking cookies are currently in use.)


3. How We Collect Information

  • Through Glofox when you book or manage your account

  • Through Stripe when you make payments

  • Via email or contact form

  • In person at our premises (e.g., incident reporting)


4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Manage bookings, memberships and attendance

  • Process payments

  • Communicate with you regarding your sessions

  • Send service updates

  • Send marketing emails (if you have opted in)

  • Ensure health, safety and duty of care

  • Meet legal, financial and insurance obligations

We do not sell your data.


5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful grounds:

  • Contract – providing the services you have booked

  • Legitimate Interests – operating and improving our services

  • Consent – for marketing communications

  • Legal Obligation – financial, safety and insurance compliance

  • Vital Interests – in the event of a health-related emergency


6. Data Sharing

We only share information with:

  • Glofox (booking/membership platform)

  • Stripe (payment processing)

  • Our website hosting provider

  • Our accountant (for financial compliance)

These partners only receive what is necessary and must protect your data.

We do not currently share data with marketing platforms.


7. Data Retention

  • Booking and payment records: up to 6 years

  • Health & safety records: up to 3 years (or longer if legally required)

  • Marketing preferences: until you unsubscribe

  • General enquiries: as long as needed to manage your request


8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data (where applicable)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request transfer of your data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

Contact: info@hicewellness.co.uk


9. How We Protect Your Data

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:

  • Encrypted payment processing via Stripe

  • Secure Glofox accounts

  • Password protections and access controls

  • Minimal collection of sensitive data

  • Secure data storage and backups where necessary


10. Cookies

We are not currently using analytics or advertising cookies.

If this changes, this policy will be updated and a cookie banner will be added.


11. Contact

For questions or data requests:

info@hicewellness.co.uk

Benefits of Contrast Therapy

Muscle Recovery & Reduced Soreness

Cold water immersion has been shown to significantly reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and improve post-exercise recovery.

Bleakley et al., 2012; Hohenauer et al., 2015

Improved Circulation & Vascular Function

Alternating between hot and cold enhances blood flow.

Wilcock et al., 2006

Reduced Inflammation

Research suggests cold exposure may reduce inflammatory markers and tissue swelling following intense physical activity.

Leeder et al., 2012

Cardiovascular Health Support

Regular sauna bathing has been associated with improved cardiovascular function and reduced risk of cardiovascular-related mortality.

Laukkanen et al., 2015

Mental Wellness & Stress Resilience

Cold exposure has been linked to improved mood. Sauna use has also been associated with reduced stress and enhanced psychological wellbeing.

Hirvonen et al., 2002; Laukkanen et al., 2018

Improved Sleep Quality

Passive heat exposure has been shown to support relaxation and improved sleep onset, contributing to overall wellbeing.

Haghayegh et al., 2019

Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Post-Stroke Recovery

Improved memory and brain activity.

Efrati, 2014; Ploughman et al., 2015

Athletic Recovery

Supports and accelerates recovery.

Ishii et al., 2005

Orthopaedics

Significant improvement on quality and speed of recovery.

Camporesi et al., 2010

Brain Injury / Concussion / TBI

Reduces neuro-inflammation and improves blood flow, brain function, sleep, and neuroplasticity.

Lin et al., 2021; Shapira et al., 2021; Boussi-Gross et al., 2013

ME / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Reduces symptom severity and improves quality of life.

Ablin et al., 2023; Akarasu et al., 2023

Crohn's Disease

78% showed clinical improvement.

Long COVID

Improves sleep, pain, psychiatric symptoms, and quality of life, with benefits lasting up to one year.

Hadanny et al., 2024