Effective Date: June 18th 2025

Overview
Akupara Yoga (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you interact with our website akupara-yoga.com, register for services, or sign up for our communications.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and usage data to provide and improve our services. This includes:

• Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when signing up for classes, retreats, newsletters, or contacting us.

• Payment Information: When you make purchases, your payment details are processed securely through authorized third-party payment processors. We do not store payment information directly.

• Usage Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, time spent on our site, and referral source may be collected through cookies or analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide our services: Including course registration, trip organization, and customer support.

• To communicate with you: Responding to inquiries, sending confirmations, and providing updates.

• To send marketing communications: Such as newsletters, course announcements, or offers — only if you’ve given explicit consent.

• To improve our website and services: Analyzing usage data to optimize user experience.

• To comply with legal obligations: Including fraud prevention and enforcement of our policies.

3. Email Marketing & Newsletters

If you sign up for our newsletter or choose to receive marketing communications, we will use your email address to send you occasional updates about classes, retreats, articles, and promotions.

You will only receive these emails if you have:

• Opted in via our website, registration forms, or other clearly marked sign-up methods.

• Provided express consent to receive marketing messages.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us at [insert email address]. Your subscription preferences will be respected immediately.

We use MailerLite, a trusted third-party email marketing service, to manage our newsletters and campaigns. Your data is securely stored and managed by MailerLite in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic. These may include:

• Essential cookies for site functionality

• Performance cookies to track page visits and interaction

• Marketing cookies used by services like MailerLite to understand email engagement

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact site functionality.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share your information with third-party providers when necessary to operate our services, including:

• Payment processors

• Email marketing services (e.g., MailerLite)

• Booking and scheduling tools

These providers are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide their services to us. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for advertising or any unrelated purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information

• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@akupara-yoga.com.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page, along with the effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please reach out to:

Akupara Yoga
info@akupara-yoga.com