Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2026

1. Introduction

SiddharthYogaPeeth (siddharthyoga.org) (“we,” “our,” or “us”), a Samarthguru Dhara initiative, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, enroll in programs, or interact with our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you enroll in a program or create an account, we may collect:

  • Full name, email address, phone number
  • Date of birth and gender (for program requirements)
  • Mailing address
  • Yoga experience and background
  • Medical conditions and dietary restrictions (for safety)
  • Emergency contact information
  • Payment information (processed securely via Razorpay)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages viewed and time spent on site
  • Device information and operating system
  • Referral source

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Process enrollment applications and program registrations
  • Communicate about programs, schedules, and updates
  • Process payments securely
  • Ensure safety during training (medical information)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Send relevant educational content (with your consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Protection & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures compliant with the AWS Well-Architected Framework, including:

  • AES-256 encryption for data at rest
  • TLS 1.3 encryption for data in transit
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Role-based access controls
  • Secure payment processing via Razorpay (PCI DSS compliant)

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Yoga Alliance (for certification registration, with your consent)
  • Payment processors (Razorpay) for transaction processing
  • Cloud service providers (AWS) for hosting and security
  • Legal authorities when required by law

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Data portability

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. Analytics cookies are used only with your consent to improve our services.

8. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@siddharthyoga.org or write to: Privacy Officer, SiddharthYogaPeeth, Samarthguru Dham, Murthal, Haryana 131027.