Privacy policy
Your privacy is our commitment

At VIDYA, your privacy isn’t just a box to tick. It’s a commitment.

Whether you're here to find your next course or list your yoga school, we respect your right to control your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) 2023.

Last updated: July 1st, 2025

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1. Whom this policy applies to
2. What we collect
3. Why We Collect It
4. How We Use Your Information
5. International Data Transfers
6. Who We Share Your Data With
7. Your Rights
8. Cookies & Tracking
9. Data retention
10. Data security
11. Policy updates
12. Contact
1. Whom this policy applies to

This applies to:

  • All students and visitors browsing or booking courses on VIDYA
  • All yoga schools registering or managing a profile
  • All users interacting with our platform or services
2. What we collect

a) Personal information

Name, email, contact number

Country and city

Profile photos or bios (if submitted)

Booking details (course chosen, deposit made, etc.)

b) School information

School name, contact details, teacher bios, certifications

Registration documents (for verification, not public)

c) Device and usage data

IP address, browser type, session activity

How you found us (e.g., search, Instagram, referral link)

Cookies and site preferences

3. Why we collect it (Legal basis)

Under GDPR (Art. 6) and DPDP 2023, we collect and use your data only when:

1

Explicit consent

e.g., by signing up

2

Contract fulfillment

e.g., booking a course

3

Legitimate interest

e.g., improving platform UX

4

Legal compliance

e.g., fraud prevention

4. How we use your information

We use your data to:

Help you explore and book yoga courses

Support schools in managing their listings

Send important service-related emails or WhatsApp updates

Process deposits, if applicable

Improve our platform experience and content

Comply with our legal obligations

We never use your data in a way that would surprise or harm you. We don't profile users. We don't sell data. Ever.

5. International data transfers

VIDYA operates globally. If you are accessing VIDYA from the EU/EEA, your data may be transferred to and stored in India.

We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including contractual clauses and restricted access, to protect your information by GDPR Article 46.

6. Who we share your data with

We only share data with the following:

1

The yoga school you're booking or contacting

2

Our service providers (e.g., payment gateways, email tools), under strict data protection agreements

3

Authorities or law enforcement, if legally required

No third-party marketing companies. No data brokers.

7. Your rights under GDPR & DPDPR

You have the right to:

Access your data

Access your data

Correct or update your information

Correct or update your information

Delete your account and data

Delete your account and data

Restrict or object to certain uses

Restrict or object to certain uses

Withdraw consent at any time

Withdraw consent at any time

File a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU residents)

File a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU residents)

To submit a request, you can email us at namaste@vidyayoga.co. We will respond within 7 working days.

8. Cookies & tracking

VIDYA uses cookies to:

Save your language and search preferences

Save your language and search preferences

Understand how users navigate our site

Understand how users navigate our site

Improve speed and UX

Improve speed and UX

You can manage or disable/turn off cookies in your browser settings. Refusing cookies may limit some features.

9. How long we keep your data

We keep your data:

As long as you have an active profile

As long as you have an active profile

As long as needed for legal/accounting obligations

As long as needed for legal/accounting obligations

Or until you request deletion

Or until you request deletion

We review stored data regularly and securely delete what is no longer needed.

10. How we keep your data safe

We use:

Encrypted connections (HTTPS)

Encrypted connections (HTTPS)

Secure cloud servers

Secure cloud servers

Strict access controls

Strict access controls

Regular audits

Regular audits

In the unlikely event of a data breach, affected users will be notified by applicable law.

11. Updates to this policy

If our privacy practices change, we'll update this page. For major changes, we'll email you or notify you on your dashboard

12. Contact

Questions? Concerns?

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