Privacy Policy

1. Introduction This Privacy Policy describes how Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres & Ashrams and GetOnYoga Private Limited ("we," "us," or "our") collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use the Sivananda Yoga Teacher Directory (Teacher Directory). 2. Information We Collect We collect personal information that you provide during the registration process and while using the Teacher Directory, including:

Name, email address, phone number, and country of residence
Yoga training credentials and certification details
Teaching activities and class offerings
Interaction data related to your use of the platform

We may also collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, and usage data to improve platform functionality and security. 3. How We Use Your Information We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To verify your certification and create your profile on the Teacher Directory.
To connect you with potential students.
To personalize your experience and improve the services provided by the Teacher Directory.
To communicate with you about platform updates, features, and services.

4. Data Access by GetOnYoga Private Limited Your data will be accessed by GetOnYoga Private Limited to manage and improve the platform’s functionality. This includes offering better personalized services based on your interactions and use of the platform. 5. Sharing of Information We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your data under the following circumstances:

With Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres & Ashrams for certification verification purposes.
With GetOnYoga Private Limited for platform management and service improvements.
When required to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights and safety of our users.

6. Data Security We employ reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet-based service can be entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. 7. Data Retention We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services or to comply with legal requirements. If you wish to delete your account, we will remove your personal information unless we are legally required to retain it. 8. Your Rights You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your data or restrict its processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated to you via email or a notification on the platform. Continued use of the Teacher Directory after the changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. 10. Governing Law This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, and any disputes arising from it will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. 11. Contact Information For any inquiries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].