Privacy Policy – Atmajyoti Yoga Ashram

Effective Date: 2025/08/01
Website: https://atmajyotiyoga.org

Location: Yoga Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Contact Number: +91 95574 30445
Email: atmajyotiyoga.contact@gmail.com
Calling Hours: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM onwards
Availability: Always open

At Atmajyoti Yoga Ashram, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit or interact with our website and services, including yoga training, retreats, and wellness programs.

1. Information We Collect

a) Comments and Feedback

When you leave comments on our website, we may collect:

Your name
Email address
Website URL (optional)
IP address
Browser user agent string

This information helps us:

Verify identity
Reduce spam
Display approved comments with your profile picture (via Gravatar)

b) Media Uploads

Avoid uploading photos with embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Uploaded media may be downloaded by visitors; we are not responsible for third-party use.

c) Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience:

Comment cookies save your name, email, and website for convenience (1-year duration).
Session cookies maintain login and browsing sessions.
Temporary cookies check if your browser accepts cookies.

d) Embedded Content

Our site may include embedded content like yoga videos, articles, or images. These behave as if you visited the other website directly. Such sites may collect data or track interactions.

2. How We Use Your Data

Manage comments and feedback
Provide and improve yoga courses, retreats, and wellness programs
Communicate important updates
Prevent spam and maintain security

We do not sell, share, or misuse your personal information.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Password reset requests include your IP for security purposes.
Comments may be checked via automated spam detection services.
Third-party services comply with strict data protection standards.

4. Data Retention

Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely.
Registered users’ personal info is stored in profiles and can be edited or deleted anytime (except username).
Administrators may access data responsibly.

5. Your Rights

If you have an account or left comments, you can request:

A copy of your personal data in portable format
Deletion of personal data (except for legal/security reasons)

Contact: atmajyotiyoga.contact@gmail.com

6. Security of Your Data

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, or misuse.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13. If a child provides personal data, it will be deleted immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Updates will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Review periodically for the latest version.

9. Contact Us

Atmajyoti Yoga Ashram
Yoga Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Phone: +91 95574 30445
Email: atmajyotiyoga.contact@gmail.com
Calling Hours: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM onwards
Website: https://atmajyotiyoga.org
Availability: Always open

By visiting or using our website and services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

✔ Transparency, safety, and legal compliance are our priorities.