Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [2024-01-01]

At Yoga Essence Rishikesh, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled transparently and respectfully. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information across all our platforms — including our website, communication tools, advertisements, and third-party services.

By using our website or interacting with our content, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily share with us, such as:

Your name, email address, phone number, and location
Information provided through contact, inquiry, registration, or lead forms
Preferences and interests related to our services and programs
Communication preferences (e.g., WhatsApp or email)
Technical data such as IP address, device type, browser, and usage behavior

We may also automatically collect certain data through cookies and analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use our website and services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data only for legitimate purposes, including:

Responding to inquiries or registration requests
Sending details about our programs and spiritual offerings
Providing support or guidance from our team
Delivering personalized communication via email, WhatsApp, or other channels
Running advertising campaigns and improving their performance
Managing your participation in our retreats, events, or training programs
Complying with legal, financial, or regulatory requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.

3. Advertising and Analytics Tools

We use third-party platforms to deliver ads and analyze performance, including but not limited to:

Google Ads
Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
LinkedIn
YouTube
WhatsApp Business

These platforms may collect or use anonymous identifiers, interest data, or behavioral data (via cookies, pixels, and tracking tags) to:

Show relevant ads to users across their networks
Track ad performance and user engagement
Enable retargeting based on website or ad interactions

To manage your ad preferences or data use on these platforms, you may visit:

4. WhatsApp, Email, and Direct Communication

By submitting your phone number or email address via a form, advertisement, or registration page, you consent to receive relevant updates from Yoga Essence Rishikesh via WhatsApp, email, or phone.

These may include:

Program schedules and updates
Meditation guidance or content
Registration and payment follow-up
Reminders for live sessions or events

You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP” on WhatsApp or unsubscribing from emails.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies on our website to:

Improve user experience
Understand visitor behavior
Enable remarketing through third-party platforms
Track form completions and ad performance

You can control your cookie preferences in your browser or device settings.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the type of data and the context in which we collect it. This includes:

Your consent (e.g., form submissions)
Legitimate interest (e.g., improving services or marketing)
Contractual necessity (e.g., processing a retreat booking)
Compliance with legal obligations

Depending on your location and applicable laws (including GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your information
Withdraw consent for communication
Object to certain types of processing
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at:
📧 [email protected]

8. Data Security

We maintain strong administrative and technical safeguards to protect your data. Access to personal data is limited to authorized team members and service providers operating under confidentiality agreements.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or process data from minors.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website and communications may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourage you to read their policies.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, laws, or our practices. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Yoga Essence Rishikesh
📍 Tapovan, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
📧 [email protected]
📞 +91 7505572556
🌐 https://yogaessencerishikesh.com