Privacy Policy

At SURYA Yoga Foundation (Society for Unity and Research for Yoga Abhyasa Foundation), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, register as a member, enroll in training programs, participate in events, or use any of our services. This policy is based on the organization’s activities and services described in your provided profile.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

Personal Information

Full Name
Contact Number
Email Address
Residential Address
State and District
Date of Birth (where applicable)
Gender (optional)
Emergency Contact Details (if required for specific programs)

Professional Information

For Yoga Teacher Registration:

Yoga Teacher Category
Qualifications
Certifications
Teaching Experience
Areas of Specialization
Organization/Institution Name
Professional Profile Information

Membership Information

Membership Type
Registration Details
Payment Information (if applicable)
Membership Status

Event & Training Information

Event Registrations
Course Enrollments
Attendance Records
Certificates Issued

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP Address
Browser Type
Device Information
Operating System
Pages Visited
Date and Time of Visit
Website Usage Statistics

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

Process membership registrations.
Register yoga teachers.
Verify submitted information.
Organize yoga events, workshops, and training programs.
Issue participation or completion certificates.
Maintain member records.
Share Foundation announcements.
Provide newsletters and educational resources.
Improve website functionality and user experience.
Respond to inquiries and support requests.
Comply with legal obligations.

3. Teacher Directory

Registered yoga teachers may have selected information displayed publicly on the website, including:

Name
State
District
Yoga Teaching Category
Contact Number (if consent is provided)

Only the information necessary for helping the public find qualified yoga teachers will be displayed.

4. Membership Records

SURYA Yoga Foundation maintains membership records to:

Verify membership status.
Manage renewals.
Facilitate participation in Foundation activities.
Maintain organizational records.
Support communication with members.

5. Events and Training Programs

When you register for events, workshops, or certification programs, your information may be used to:

Confirm registration.
Communicate event schedules.
Provide study materials.
Issue certificates.
Maintain attendance records.
Notify you about future educational opportunities.

6. Publications and Research

As part of its objectives to promote yoga education and research, the Foundation may collect statistical or anonymized information to support documentation, publications, research initiatives, and educational activities. Personal identifying information will not be published without appropriate consent.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

Improve website performance.
Remember user preferences.
Analyze visitor traffic.
Enhance browsing experience.

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information from:

Unauthorized access
Loss
Misuse
Alteration
Disclosure

While we strive to safeguard your information, no internet-based system can guarantee complete security.

9. Information Sharing

SURYA Yoga Foundation does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Information may be shared only:

With your consent.
When required by law.
With authorized service providers assisting in website operations or event management.
To protect the legal rights, safety, or security of the Foundation or its members.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

SURYA Yoga Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

11. Your Rights

You may request to:

Access your personal information.
Correct inaccurate information.
Update your membership details.
Request deletion of information where legally permissible.
Withdraw consent for future communications, where applicable.

Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended to collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent where required.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

SURYA Yoga Foundation reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

SURYA Yoga Foundation
(Society for Unity and Research for Yoga Abhyasa Foundation)

Address:
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Phone:
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