Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Rudra Yoga Ashram (operated by Rudra Yog Peeth), located at Balaknath Street, Upper Tapovan, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our website visitors and students. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit yogattcinrishikesh.com or interact with our services.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you fill out a contact form, inquiry form, or enrollment form on our website, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number (including WhatsApp number)
• Nationality / Country of residence
• Course preference (e.g., 100hr, 200hr, 300hr, 500hr Yoga TTC, Aerial Yoga TTC, Pre/Postnatal Yoga TTC, Sound Healing TTC)
• Preferred course dates
• Any additional information you voluntarily provide in message fields

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website URL
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Date and time of visit
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries about our yoga teacher training courses and retreats
• To process course enrollments and registrations
• To send you information about courses, schedules, and updates related to your inquiry or enrollment
• To improve our website, services, and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of the website.
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This data helps us improve our website and services.
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how our website performs and identify areas for improvement.

3.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services on our website:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. Google Analytics may use cookies to track your interactions with our website. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

4.2 WhatsApp

Our website contains links to contact us via WhatsApp. When you click on a WhatsApp link, you will be redirected to the WhatsApp application or web interface, which is governed by WhatsApp's own Privacy Policy. We do not control the data collected by WhatsApp.

4.3 Google Maps

Our website may embed Google Maps to show our location. Google Maps is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. When you interact with an embedded map, Google may collect data about your usage.

4.4 Social Media Platforms

Our website contains links to our social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. These platforms have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before interacting with our profiles on those platforms.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server infrastructure
• Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only
• Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

6.1 For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your data based on legitimate interest (responding to your inquiries and providing our services) or your explicit consent. You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Inquiry data is typically retained for up to 2 years after the last interaction unless you request earlier deletion.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Rudra Yoga Ashram (operated by Rudra Yog Peeth)
• Balaknath Street, Upper Tapovan, Laxman Jhula
• Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India
• Phone: +91-8534973621
• Email: info@yogattcinrishikesh.com
• Website: yogattcinrishikesh.com

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.