Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what personal information Maa Ganga Yogashala collects, how we use it, and the steps we take to keep it secure.

1. Information We Collect

When you enquire about or enrol in a programme at Maa Ganga Yogashala, we may collect the following information:

Full name and email address
Phone number or WhatsApp contact
Country of residence
Course preferences, dietary requirements, and health information relevant to safe participation
Payment details (processed securely through third-party payment providers)

We may also collect non-personal information such as browser type, device, and pages visited via standard website analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

Process your enrolment and confirm your place in a programme
Communicate course details, schedules, and joining instructions
Process payments and issue receipts
Respond to your enquiries and support requests
Send occasional updates about upcoming courses or retreats (you may opt out at any time)
Improve our programmes and website based on feedback

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.

3. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We use industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or modification. Payments are processed through secure, encrypted payment gateway providers — we do not store card details on our servers.

4. Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and delivering our services (e.g. email delivery services, payment processors), solely to fulfil those services and under strict confidentiality obligations.

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal processes.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use the site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Declining cookies may limit some functionality of the website.

We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics. These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@maagangayogashala.com or via WhatsApp at +91 8533090990.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Enrolment records may be retained for a minimum of three years for accounting and certification purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our programmes are intended for adults (18 years and over). We do not knowingly collect personal information from persons under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Maa Ganga Yogashala
Badrinath Road, Tapovan
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India
info@maagangayogashala.com
+91 8533090990

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