thebodyalreadyknows.com · Elżbieta Pękalska, trading as The Less Book
Effective date: 18 August 2026 · Last updated: 18 August 2026
By accessing thebodyalreadyknows.com or subscribing to receive content from The Less Book, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, effective from 18 August 2026.
This website is operated by Elżbieta Pękalska, trading as The Less Book, a sole trader based in the United Kingdom. We are the data controller for personal information collected through this website.
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When you subscribe through our signup form, we collect your first name and email address only. We do not collect payment information, physical addresses, or sensitive personal data through this form.
When you purchase LESS — The Body Already Knows or any companion guides, practice materials, or additional content through our store (powered by Payhip), we collect your email address and billing information required to process your payment. Payment card details are processed directly by Stripe, our payment processor. We do not store your full card number. Payhip acts as the Merchant of Record for sales and handles transaction processing on our behalf.
Our website hosting provider (Hostinger) may collect standard server logs including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit. This data is used for security and abuse prevention only.
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
The Less Book offers the following types of content and products:
All products are educational resources only. Please see Section 4 of the Terms of Use below for the full health and educational disclaimer.
Your data is stored with the following trusted third-party providers:
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
Some of our service providers operate internationally. MailerLite is based in the EU. Stripe may process data in the United States and other countries. Where data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we rely on appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner or equivalent mechanisms.
Our website may use basic functional cookies to ensure the site operates correctly. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. Third-party services we use (including Payhip and Stripe) may set their own cookies on their platforms under their respective privacy policies. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, though this may affect certain site functions.
Our website and all products are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact ela@thebodyalreadyknows.com and we will delete it promptly.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. We work with reputable, industry-standard service providers who maintain strong security practices. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, contact ela@thebodyalreadyknows.com. We will respond within one month.
If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk, or with your local data protection authority if you are based in the EU.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites including Payhip, Stripe, Substack, LinkedIn, and others. These operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
In the event that The Less Book is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any material change.
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. For significant changes, we will notify current subscribers by email where possible.
Effective date: 18 August 2026
By accessing thebodyalreadyknows.com and using our services or purchasing any product, you agree to these terms of use and our privacy policy, effective from 18 August 2026. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
All content on this website and in all products offered by The Less Book — including the book LESS, companion guides, Chinese medicine guides, practice materials, massage and bodywork suggestions, extended appendices, essays, frameworks, images, and design — is the intellectual property of Elżbieta Pękalska. You may read and share links to the content freely. You may not reproduce, copy, distribute, or commercialise any part of the content without prior written permission.
All products (including the book, companion guides, Chinese medicine guides, practice materials, and extended appendices) are sold as digital products through Payhip. By purchasing, you receive a personal, non-transferable licence to use the content for your own personal purposes. You may not redistribute, resell, or share the files with others.
Digital products are delivered electronically upon purchase. Because digital products are delivered immediately, we do not offer refunds once the file has been downloaded, except where required by UK consumer law. If you experience a technical problem receiving your purchase, please contact ela@thebodyalreadyknows.com and we will resolve it promptly.
All content and products offered by The Less Book — including the main book, companion guides, Chinese medicine guides, practice materials, somatic exercises, massage and bodywork suggestions, extended appendices, and any additional educational content — are provided for educational and informational purposes only.
Nothing in these materials constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a therapeutic relationship. The practices, frameworks, and information described are not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or healthcare advice. The somatic, body-awareness, and touch-based practices contained in the materials are gentle educational exercises intended for self-exploration only. The Chinese medicine content is provided for educational understanding, not clinical diagnosis or treatment.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, before beginning any new physical or wellness practice, or if you are experiencing a mental health difficulty. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional, please discuss any new practices or approaches with them before beginning.
Use of any practice, exercise, or approach described in these materials is entirely at your own discretion and risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by UK law, Elżbieta Pękalska and The Less Book accept no liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on the content of this website or any product. This includes, without limitation, any physical, psychological, or financial loss arising from use of the practices or information described.
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
If any part of these terms or this privacy policy is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.