Effective Date: July 18, 2023
At Ayama Yoga & Healing Arts, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide to us when you visit our website or interact with our services. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
- Information We Collect:
1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information from you when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you sign up for our classes, workshops, or retreats, create an account, make a purchase, or contact us for inquiries. This information may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, date of birth, health information relevant to your yoga practice, and other information that you choose to provide.
1.2 Payment Information: For payment processing purposes, we may collect payment card information, billing address, and other necessary details to complete the transaction securely.
1.3 Usage Information: We may also collect non-personal information about your interactions with our website and services, including your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits. We may use various technologies, such as cookies and web beacons, to collect this information.
1.4 Social Media: If you choose to connect with us through social media platforms, we may collect your social media profile information and posts, subject to your privacy settings on those platforms.
- Use of Information:
2.1 Provide Services: We may use the information you provide to deliver the services you request from us, such as registering you for classes or events, processing your payments, providing personalized recommendations, and responding to your inquiries.
2.2 Communication: We may use your contact information to send you important updates, newsletters, marketing communications, and promotional materials related to our services, events, and special offers. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the emails or by contacting us directly.
2.3 Health Information: Health information you provide may be used to ensure your safety during yoga classes, workshops, and retreats. We will treat such information with the utmost confidentiality and will not share it with third parties without your explicit consent unless required by law.
2.4 Analytics and Improvements: We may use the information collected to analyze trends, administer our website, track user behavior, and gather demographic information. This helps us improve our website, services, and customize your user experience.
2.5 Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or safety, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
- Information Sharing:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business operations, and delivering services to you. These third-party providers have agreed to keep your information confidential and secure.
- Data Security:
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
- Third-Party Links:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.
- Children’s Privacy:
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we may have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete the information.
- Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.
- Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of Ayama Yoga & Healing Arts, please contact us at [insert contact information].
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
Last updated: July 18, 2023