Our Yoga School:Privacy Policy
Welcome to Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website ([hathayogarishikesh.com]) or engage with our services—including course applications, inquiries, payments, and newsletter subscriptions.
By accessing our website and utilizing our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
Types of Information We Collect
Information Provided Directly: We collect personal details when you apply for a course or retreat, submit an inquiry, complete a payment, or subscribe to our newsletter. This includes:
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Country of residence and address
- Payment details (processed securely by authorized third-party payment gateways; we do not store full card information)
Information Collected Automatically: When you access our website, technical data is logged automatically to help improve site performance and user experience. This includes:
- IP address, approximate geographical location, and referring URL
- Device type, browser specifications, and browsing navigation patterns
How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery & Administration: Processing course applications, managing registrations, issuing confirmations, and handling payment transactions.
Communication: Sending essential updates, booking details, course follow-ups, and responding to direct inquiries.
Service & Platform Improvement: Enhancing website functionality, tailoring user experience, and optimizing our course offerings based on navigation patterns.
Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations, statutory reporting, and administrative requirements.
We maintain a strict privacy standard and never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Cookie Policy
Purpose & Usage: Our website utilizes cookies—small text files stored on your device—to ensure seamless site functionality, store your browsing preferences, and analyze visitor traffic to optimize performance.
Managing Preferences: You can disable or modify cookie settings directly through your browser settings. Please note that restricting cookies may affect functionality and user experience on certain parts of the site.
Third-Party Data Sharing
Trusted Service Providers: We partner with select third-party service providers to assist with essential operations, including payment processing, email delivery, and website analytics.
Data Security & Confidentiality: We only share the minimum necessary information required for these providers to perform their services. All partners are strictly bound by confidentiality agreements and required to maintain your data privacy.
Data Security Standards
Safeguards & Protection: We implement administrative and technical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration.
Inherent Online Risks: While we maintain strict measures to secure your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Consequently, we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
Data Retention Policy
Retention Period: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the operational purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with applicable statutory, tax, and legal requirements.
Data Disposal: Once your information is no longer required for service delivery or regulatory compliance, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Privacy Rights
You maintain full control over your personal data and may exercise the following rights at any time:
Access & Rectification: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you or ask us to correct any inaccurate details.
Deletion & Erasure: Request the permanent deletion of your personal data from our systems, subject to legal retention obligations.
Marketing Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our promotional communications and newsletters at any time using the link provided in our emails.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly using the details provided below.
Children’s Privacy Policy
Age Restriction: Our website and services are not intended for children under 13 years of age.
Data Collection Policy: We do not knowingly collect, store, or process personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If we become aware that data from a minor has been submitted, it will be promptly removed from our records.
Policy Updates
Periodic Revisions: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operational practices, legal requirements, or service updates.
Notification: Any modified terms will be published directly on this page along with a revised "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this page occasionally to stay informed.
Contact Information
Email: hathayogarishikesh108@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +917060954209
Address: Baba Balak Nath Road, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India