MAYI Yoga Academy (“Academy”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.mayiyogaacademy.com, register for our courses, participate in our programmes, or communicate with us.
By submitting your personal information to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and processing of your information as described herein.
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Information We Collect
When you register for courses, workshops, instructor training programmes, certification programmes, or other services offered by MAYI Yoga Academy, we may collect the following personal information:
Personal Identification Information
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Identification card number or passport number
- Nationality
- Occupation
Contact Information
- Telephone or mobile number
- Email address
- Residential or mailing address
Emergency Contact Information
- Emergency contact person’s name
- Relationship to you
- Emergency contact telephone number and relevant details
Health and Wellness Information
To ensure participant safety and appropriate guidance during yoga practices, we may collect a general health declaration, including information relating to:
- Existing health conditions or physical limitations
- Injuries or conditions that may affect participation
- Other relevant information voluntarily provided by you
We do not collect detailed medical records unless specifically required and authorised by you.
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How We Use Your Information
MAYI Yoga Academy may use your personal information for the following purposes:
Course Administration
- Processing course registrations and enrolments
- Confirming your participation in programmes
- Managing attendance records
- Issuing certificates, credentials, and course completion records
- Maintaining academic and training records
Communication
- Sending course updates, schedules, announcements, examination information, and administrative notices
- Responding to enquiries and providing customer support
- Communicating important information related to your participation
Safety and Wellbeing
- Understanding health considerations relevant to yoga practice
- Providing appropriate guidance during training sessions
- Contacting your emergency contact in the event of an emergency during Academy activities
Legal and Administrative Purposes
- Maintaining accurate records required for accreditation, certification, auditing, or regulatory purposes
- Preventing fraudulent registrations or misuse of Academy services
- Complying with applicable legal obligations
Marketing and Updates (Where Consent Is Provided)
With your consent, we may send information about:
- Upcoming courses and workshops
- Events and activities
- New programmes or services offered by MAYI Yoga Academy
You may withdraw your consent for marketing communications at any time by contacting us.
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Protection of Personal Information
MAYI Yoga Academy takes reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Your personal information may be stored electronically or in physical records with appropriate administrative and technical safeguards. Access to personal information is limited to authorised personnel who require the information to perform their responsibilities.
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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Disclosure of Personal Information
MAYI Yoga Academy will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may disclose your information only when necessary:
- To authorised Academy staff, trainers, instructors, or administrators for legitimate educational and administrative purposes
- To certification bodies, accreditation organisations, or partner organisations where required for verification or credentialing purposes
- To service providers assisting us with website hosting, payment processing, communication systems, or administrative services
- When required by law, legal proceedings, or government authorities
Where third-party service providers are engaged, we require them to handle personal information responsibly and only for the intended purposes.
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Payment Information
Payments for courses, registrations, or other services may be processed through third-party payment gateways.
MAYI Yoga Academy does not directly store complete payment card details. Payment information is handled by authorised payment service providers according to their own privacy and security policies.
By making a payment, you acknowledge and agree that your payment information may be processed by these third-party providers.
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Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- Maintaining student and certification records
- Providing verification of qualifications
- Meeting legal, regulatory, and administrative requirements
When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymise the information.
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Your Rights and Access to Information
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.
You may also request withdrawal of consent for certain uses of your personal information, subject to legal, administrative, or contractual requirements.
To make a request, please contact us using the details provided below.
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Cookies and Website Usage Information
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse website traffic, and enhance website functionality.
Cookies may collect information such as:
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Website usage patterns
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website functions may be affected.
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Children’s Privacy
MAYI Yoga Academy may offer programmes suitable for children. Where participants are below the applicable legal age of consent, registration and participation must be completed with appropriate consent from a parent or legal guardian.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
MAYI Yoga Academy reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.