Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 4, 2025

Last Updated: May 25, 2025

At Yathā Yoga, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you visit our website (www.yathayoga.com), attend classes, or interact with our services.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth (optional), and emergency contact (if provided).

Billing Information: If you register for classes or packages, your payment information may be processed by third-party platforms (e.g., Acuity, Stripe, or Venmo). We do not store payment card details on our servers.

Health and Waiver Data: If you complete a liability waiver or intake form, we may collect relevant information regarding your health or physical condition to support safe instruction.

Usage Data: We may collect non-identifying information about how you use our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent, browser type) to improve our site performance and services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Schedule and manage class registrations

Provide updates, confirmations, and communication

Send newsletters or promotional messages (only with your consent)

Maintain liability records and ensure student safety

Improve the usability and content of our website

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your information. Your data may be shared with:

Service providers (e.g., payment processors, scheduling software) to help deliver services

Instructors or administrative staff for class preparation or emergency contact

Law enforcement or government authorities when required by law

4. How We Protect Your Information

We use secure third-party platforms for registration, communication, and payments. While no system is 100% secure, we implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

Update or correct your personal information by contacting us

Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link provided in messages

Request a copy or deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements

6. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites (e.g., Instagram, booking services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our information collection services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The most recent version will always be posted on our website with the effective date.

10. Contact Us

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

Yathā Yoga

📧 sydney@yathayoga.com

📍 Ellicott City, MD

🌐 www.yathayoga.com