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
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:
Explicit consent
e.g., by signing up
Contract fulfillment
e.g., booking a course
Legitimate interest
e.g., improving platform UX
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.
7. Your rights under GDPR & DPDPR
You have the right to:
Access your data
Correct or update your information
Delete your account and data
Restrict or object to certain uses
Withdraw consent at any time
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
Understand how users navigate our site
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 needed for legal/accounting obligations
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)
Secure cloud servers
Strict access controls
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?
Reach us at:
namaste@vidyayoga.coWe're a small team; real people will get back to you.
