Last Updated: July 4, 2025
Introduction
At yoga-search.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (the “Site”). By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Site.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you submit yoga studio listings, reviews, or contact us through forms, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact information you voluntarily provide.
- Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect information about your device and browsing behavior, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, pages visited on our Site, and time spent on each page.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect data about your interactions with our Site, such as which yoga studio listings or pages you view. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us enhance your experience and serve personalized advertisements.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its services, including our directory of yoga studios, classes, and instructors.
- To provide personalized content and advertisements through third-party services like Google AdSense.
- To analyze user behavior to enhance the Site’s functionality and user experience.
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, or submissions.
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following ways:
- Google AdSense: We share non-personal information, such as IP addresses and browsing behavior, with Google to serve personalized advertisements based on your visits to our Site and other websites. For more information, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, such as hosting providers or analytics services. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the services they provide to us.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of yoga-search.com, our users, or others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a successor entity, subject to this Privacy Policy.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and serve personalized ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to deliver relevant ads.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by opting out of personalized advertising via:
- Google’s Ad Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain Site features. For EU users, we obtain your consent for cookies and tracking technologies upon your first visit, as required by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You may revoke consent at any time through our cookie consent tool.
Your Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request correction of any inaccurate personal information.
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of personalized advertising (see links above) or unsubscribe from marketing communications by following the instructions in our emails or contacting us.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@yoga-search.com. For EU users, additional rights under GDPR include data portability and the right to object to processing. We will respond to your requests in accordance with applicable laws.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, such as providing our services or complying with legal obligations. Non-personal information, such as aggregated analytics data, may be retained indefinitely. When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures, such as encryption and secure servers, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at info@yoga-search.com.
International Data Transfers
We may process and store your information on servers located outside your country, including in the United States, where data protection laws may differ. We take steps to ensure your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed.
Compliance with Laws
We comply with applicable data protection laws, including:
- GDPR: For EU users, we provide transparency about data processing, obtain consent for cookies, and respect your data rights.
- CalOPPA: For California users, we disclose our data collection and sharing practices and honor opt-out requests.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@yoga-search.com.
Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is effective as of June 4, 2025.