Privacy Policy

    Last Updated: December 2024

    Information We Collect

    Account Information

    When you create an account, we collect your email address and password (encrypted). Teachers may provide additional profile information including name, photo, bio, teaching locations, and certifications.

    Review Information

    When you submit a review, we collect your ratings, written feedback, and optional information such as your name and email (if you choose to provide them). Anonymous reviews do not collect identifying information.

    Usage Data

    We collect basic analytics about how you use the platform, including pages visited and features used. This helps us improve the user experience.

    Technical Information

    We automatically collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and referring website. This information is used for security and performance monitoring.

    How We Use Your Information

    • •To provide and maintain the review platform
    • •To authenticate users and manage accounts
    • •To display approved reviews and teacher profiles publicly
    • •To moderate content for safety and dharmic integrity
    • •To send important notifications about your account or reviews
    • •To improve our services and user experience
    • •To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

    Information Sharing and Disclosure

    Public Information

    Approved reviews and teacher profiles are displayed publicly on our platform. Anonymous reviews do not include reviewer names or contact information. If you choose to include your name in a review, it will be visible publicly.

    We Do Not Sell Your Data

    We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

    Service Providers

    We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the platform (hosting, email delivery, analytics). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

    Legal Compliance

    We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.

    Your Privacy Rights

    You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

    • •Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
    • •Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your profile
    • •Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
    • •Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
    • •Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information

    Note: Approved reviews may remain on the platform after account deletion to maintain the integrity of the review system, but your identifying information will be removed.

    Data Security

    We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

    • • Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
    • • Secure password storage with hashing
    • • Regular security audits and updates
    • • Access controls and authentication
    • • Secure hosting infrastructure

    While we take security seriously, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

    Cookies and Tracking

    We use cookies and similar technologies to:

    • • Keep you logged in
    • • Remember your preferences
    • • Understand how you use the platform
    • • Improve performance and user experience

    You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality.

    Children's Privacy

    Our platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

    International Users & GDPR

    If you are accessing our platform from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

    For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements. You have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

    Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or prominent notice on the platform. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

    Contact Us

    If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

    Email: privacy@theyogareview.com

    We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.