Privacy Policy

Introduction

Aatm Yogashala is a yoga school in Rishikesh offering Yoga Teacher Training Courses, retreats, workshops, and related wellness support services. By visiting this website, submitting any form, making a booking, or using our services, you accept this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily share through enquiry forms, registration forms, booking pages, WhatsApp, email, or payment-related communication.

• Full name, email address, phone number, country, and address details.
• Date of birth, course selection, booking information, and student support details.
• Passport details for foreign students where required for travel, identity, or stay coordination.
• Emergency contact information for safety and student support purposes.
• Optional health information relevant to yoga training, accommodation, or general student wellbeing.

How We Use Information

We use personal information only for purposes reasonably connected with your enquiry, booking, course participation, student support, service improvement, or legal responsibilities.

• To manage course booking, admissions, payments, retreat coordination, and student communication.
• To send updates by email, call, or WhatsApp about batches, travel, accommodation, and support.
• To improve our website, student experience, and overall services.
• To comply with legal, safety, record-keeping, or administrative requirements.
• With your consent, to send optional marketing emails, offers, or program updates, from which you may unsubscribe at any time.

Payments

Payments made through our website are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store full debit or credit card details on our own website servers.

• Online deposits may be handled through providers such as PayPal and other approved secure gateways enabled by us from time to time.
• If another gateway such as Razorpay or Stripe is introduced in future for a specific page, region, or program, that provider's own privacy terms will also apply.
• Payment verification, transaction references, and confirmation details may be used for booking support and compliance.

International Data Transfer

Aatm Yogashala is based in India, and information shared with us may be stored, accessed, or processed in India. This is especially relevant for international students applying for TTC programs or retreats.

• If you submit your details from outside India, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in India.
• Some approved third-party service providers may also process data in other jurisdictions depending on their systems.

Data Sharing

We may share limited information only where required for service delivery, technical operations, communication support, or legal obligations.

• With payment processors and approved booking-related service providers.
• With email, form, communication, or student-support tools used by our team.
• With legal, regulatory, or government authorities where required by law.
• We do NOT sell your data.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand website traffic, engagement, and general performance.

• These tools generally collect browsing-related information in aggregated or anonymized form.
• Analytics help us improve website usability, content, and visitor experience.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, remember preferences, and support analytics.

• You may disable or manage cookies through your browser settings.
• Some website features, embeds, or forms may work differently if cookies are disabled.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to help protect personal information shared with us.

• We rely on secure systems, limited access practices, and SSL/HTTPS-enabled website use where applicable.
• However, no online method of storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure at all times.

Data Retention

We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to manage enquiries, admissions, course participation, student support, compliance, and dispute resolution.

• Retention periods may vary depending on the type of enquiry, booking, or legal requirement.
• When data is no longer reasonably needed, we may delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

You may contact us regarding personal information you have shared with us.

• You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data.
• You may unsubscribe from optional marketing emails at any time.
• For privacy-related requests, contact aatmyogashala@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

Our services are generally intended for adults and serious yoga students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement where required.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment services, videos, maps, forms, or social platforms.

• We are not responsible for the privacy, content, or security practices of external websites.
• We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, systems, legal requirements, or operational practices. The updated version will be posted on this page.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us here:

• Aatm Yogashala, Yoga Village - Jonk, Ram Jhula, Swargashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India - 249304
• Phone: +91 84459 93766
• Email: aatmyogashala@gmail.com