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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy of World Yoga Accreditation Board (WYAB)

The World Yoga Accreditation Board (WYAB) (“we”, “our”, “us”) values the privacy of all individuals interacting with our services, including our students, teachers, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information, in compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy regulations.

By using our services, website, or applications, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information from you in various ways, including through our website, applications, in-person events, training sessions, and communications.

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information is data that can identify you as an individual. This may include:

Full name, date of birth, gender, and nationality
Contact information such as email address, phone number, and postal address
Identification documents for verification purposes (e.g., passport, government-issued ID)
Professional information, including certifications, qualifications, and employment history
Payment details such as credit card information, bank account details, and billing addresses
Login credentials for WYAB online portals
Preferences for communication and language

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information does not identify you individually but helps us improve our services. Examples include:

IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and device information
Pages visited on our website, click patterns, and session durations
Location data obtained from devices with user consent
Usage statistics and analytics data for our applications

1.3 Sensitive Information

In certain cases, we may collect sensitive information, including:

Health-related information relevant to yoga practices
Special accessibility or dietary requirements
Religious or cultural practices that may impact training participation

We collect sensitive information only with explicit consent and use it solely for the purposes stated.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

Directly from You: When you register for courses, events, or memberships; complete forms; contact us via email or phone; or provide feedback.
Automatically: Through website cookies, analytics tools, and mobile applications.
From Third Parties: Such as payment processors, social media platforms, accreditation partners, and government authorities.

3. Use of Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

To provide and manage our accreditation services, courses, certifications, and events
To process payments, verify credentials, and issue certificates
To communicate with you regarding updates, newsletters, promotions, and events
To improve our website, applications, and services
To analyze trends and usage patterns for research and development
To comply with legal obligations, including regulatory and tax requirements
To prevent fraud, security breaches, and unauthorized access

We do not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to the services we provide without your explicit consent.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes.
Contract: To fulfill our obligations under an agreement with you.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws or regulations.
Legitimate Interests: To operate, improve, and protect our services and users.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share information under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: To vendors assisting in payment processing, website hosting, email distribution, and analytics
Accreditation and Regulatory Authorities: To comply with legal and professional standards
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred
Legal Compliance: To respond to lawful requests, enforce agreements, or protect the rights, safety, or property of WYAB, its members, or others

We require third parties to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and use it only for the intended purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website and applications may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver relevant content.

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior
Advertising Cookies: Provide personalized promotional content with your consent

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie management tools. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Membership Records: Retained for a minimum of 10 years to maintain accreditation history
Financial Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
Event Participation: Retained for up to 5 years for follow-up and training purposes
Marketing Communications: Retained until consent is withdrawn or unsubscribed

After retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize personal information.

8. Data Security

WYAB implements reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

These measures include:

Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
Firewalls and secure servers
Multi-factor authentication for access to internal systems
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Employee training on data privacy and security practices

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal obligations
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is used
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke previously granted consent
Right to Object: Object to certain processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing

To exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@wyab.org. We respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.

10. International Transfers

WYAB operates globally. Your personal data may be transferred and stored outside your country of residence, including countries without the same data protection laws.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
Privacy Shield-certified processors where applicable
Data transfer agreements ensuring confidentiality and protection

11. Children’s Privacy

WYAB does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16 without parental consent. If we discover information has been collected without proper consent, we take steps to delete it promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website and services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on our website.

The “Effective Date” at the top reflects the latest update.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us:

World Yoga Accreditation Board (WYAB)
Email: info@worldyoga.us
Phone: +91-8275879725
Address: 107/108, Mehta Chambers, Station Road, Vasai West, Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra 401202, India.

You may also contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) directly for privacy-specific inquiries.

15. Dispute Resolution

If you believe your data rights have been violated, you may:

Contact us directly for resolution
Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction

WYAB commits to addressing complaints in a timely and transparent manner.

By using WYAB services, attending training, or accessing our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your information as described herein.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

SECTION 1 – WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?

When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address and email address.

When you browse our store, we also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address in order to provide us with information that helps us learn about your browser and operating system.

Email marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you emails about our store, new products and other updates.

How do you get my consent?

When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for a delivery or return a purchase, we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific reason only.

If we ask for your personal information for a secondary reason, like marketing, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent, or provide you with an opportunity to say no.

How do I withdraw my consent?

If after you opt-in, you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent for us to contact you, for the continued collection, use or disclosure of your information, at anytime, by contacting us at admin@worldyoga.us or mailing us at: 108, Mehta Chambers, Station Road, Vasai West , Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra 401202, India.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required by law to do so or if you violate our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – PAYMENT

We use Payam for processing payments. We/Payam do not store your card data on their servers. The data is encrypted through the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) when processing payment. Your purchase transaction data is only used as long as is necessary to complete your purchase transaction. After that is complete, your purchase transaction information is not saved.

Our payment gateway adheres to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our store and its service providers.

For more insight, you may also want to read terms and conditions of Payam on SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

In general, the third-party providers used by us will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies in respect to the information we are required to provide to them for your purchase-related transactions.

For these providers, we recommend that you read their privacy policies so you can understand the manner in which your personal information will be handled by these providers.

In particular, remember that certain providers may be located in or have facilities that are located a different jurisdiction than either you or us. So if you elect to proceed with a transaction that involves the services of a third-party service provider, then your information may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our store’s website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our website’s Terms of Service.

Links

When you click on links on our store, they may direct you away from our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy statements.

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to make sure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

SECTION 7 – COOKIES

At the World Yoga Accreditation Board (WYAB), we strive to provide a seamless and personalized experience for all users interacting with our website and online services. To achieve this, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your session. These cookies help us ensure the proper functioning of our site, improve user experience, and enhance the quality of our services.

By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.

SECTION 9 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

If our store is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners so that we may continue to sell products to you.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information contact our Privacy Compliance Officer at admin@worldyoga.us or by mail 108, Mehta Chambers, Station Road, Vasai West , Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra 401202, India.

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