Sahaja Yoga Canada, offered by the Vishwa Nirmala Dharma Educational Society, is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (www.sahajayoga.ca) or participate in any of our programs or online offerings. Your use of the website is also subject to our Terms of Service.

We may collect basic personal information when you fill out a contact form, register for an event, sign up for our newsletter, or otherwise engage with the site. This may include your name, email address, and general location. We may also collect non-identifiable technical information such as your IP address, browser type, time zone, and information about how you use and interact with our website. This technical data is collected through the use of standard technologies such as cookies and log files.

The information we collect is used solely to communicate with you, respond to inquiries, share event details or meditation resources, and improve your experience with our services. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send occasional updates, announcements, or learning materials related to Sahaja Yoga. You may unsubscribe at any time. We do not sell, rent, or use your information for any commercial purposes.

We use basic cookies to enhance your experience on our website. These cookies help remember your preferences and track anonymous traffic through services like Google Analytics. This information allows us to understand visitor behavior and improve the performance and usability of the site. You may adjust your browser settings to block or remove cookies if you prefer.

We may use third-party services such as Google Groups to manage email communication and Google Analytics to help us understand website traffic and usage trends. These services comply with international privacy and data protection standards, including PIPEDA and GDPR where applicable. Your information is never shared with these services for advertising or commercial targeting.  These services are used in accordance with our Terms of Service.

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse. Your data is stored securely and is only accessible to authorized Sahaja Yoga volunteers involved in website or communication management. We do not keep your data longer than necessary and will delete it upon request, unless retention is required by law.

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. You may also ask us to correct or delete your information, or to withdraw your consent at any time. Requests can be made by contacting us at info@sahajayoga.ca, and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

This website is intended for a general audience and is not designed for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected without parental consent, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal updates, changes in our practices, or improvements to our services. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review the policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.