Effective Date: 10^th of March, 2013
Last Updated: 31^st of July, 2026

Privacy Policy for School of Yoga Vidhya

At School of Yoga Vidhya, your privacy is important to us. We believe that learning yoga should be accompanied by trust, transparency, and respect for your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage your information when you visit schoolofyogavidhya.com, register for our programs, or interact with our services.

By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide information such as:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Country and city
• Billing information
• Emergency contact details (if required)
• Date of birth (where applicable)
• Course preferences
• Messages or enquiries submitted through our forms

Health and Wellness Information

For yoga therapy consultations or personalized wellness programs, you may choose to share:

• Medical history
• Lifestyle information
• Current medications
• Health goals
• Physical limitations
• Wellness assessments

This information is requested solely to provide safe and personalized yoga guidance.

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Website usage statistics
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the website
• Referral sources

This information helps improve website performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Register you for courses and programs
• Deliver online yoga classes
• Provide yoga therapy consultations
• Process payments
• Respond to enquiries
• Issue certificates
• Improve our educational services
• Send important course updates
• Share newsletters (only with your permission)
• Maintain website security
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Improve website functionality
• Analyze visitor behaviour
• Enhance website performance
• Support security features

Most browsers allow you to disable cookies if you prefer, although some website features may not function properly afterward.

Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or register for a course, we may send:

• Course information
• Class reminders
• Payment confirmations
• Educational resources
• Wellness tips
• Announcements about workshops and events

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe option provided in our emails.

Payment Information

Payments for our courses and services may be processed through trusted third-party payment providers.

School of Yoga Vidhya does not store complete credit card or debit card information on its servers. Payment processing is handled using secure encryption technologies by the respective payment service providers.

Sharing Information

We may share limited information only when necessary with:

• Payment processing providers
• Learning management platforms
• Video conferencing platforms
• Email communication providers
• Cloud hosting providers
• Government or legal authorities when required by law

Every effort is made to ensure that our service providers maintain appropriate security standards.

International Students

School of Yoga Vidhya welcomes learners from around the world.

If you access our services from outside India, your information may be processed and stored in accordance with applicable Indian laws and internationally accepted security practices.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including:

• Secure website encryption (SSL)
• Access controls
• Password protection
• Regular software updates
• Limited employee access
• Secure hosting infrastructure

While we strive to protect your information, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Deliver educational services
• Maintain student records
• Issue certificates
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Improve our services

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized where practical.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent
• Restrict certain processing activities
• Request a copy of your information
• Object to specific uses of your data

Requests will be handled within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal requirements.

Children’s Privacy

Our educational programs are primarily designed for adults.

Individuals under the age required by applicable law should participate only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization.

Third-Party Services

Our website may include links or integrations with third-party platforms such as:

• Video conferencing services
• Learning platforms
• Social media platforms
• Payment gateways
• Analytics providers

These services operate under their own privacy practices. We encourage users to review their respective privacy policies before sharing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect improvements in our services, legal requirements, or operational changes.

Any updates will be published on this page along with the revised effective date.

Continued use of our website after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us through the contact details provided on schoolofyogavidhya.com.

We will make reasonable efforts to respond promptly and address your concerns.

Your Trust Matters

School of Yoga Vidhya is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and transparent learning environment. Protecting your personal information is an essential part of our commitment to supporting your wellness journey with integrity and professionalism.