01Who We Are

Classical Hatha Yoga Teacher operates classicalhathayoga.ca and is located in Ontario, Canada. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us using the details in Section 13 below.

02Information We Collect

We collect personal information only for purposes a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances.

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact form: Your name and email address when you submit a message through our website.
• Bookings & scheduling: Your name, email address, phone number, and any additional details required to schedule a class or session.
• Payments: Billing name, billing address, and payment card details when you make a purchase. Payment card data is processed directly by Stripe and is not stored on our servers.
• Newsletter sign-ups: Your name and email address when you subscribe to receive updates.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, and IP address, collected via Google Analytics.
• Cookies and tracking pixels: We use cookies and the Facebook/Instagram Pixel to measure advertising effectiveness. See Section 6 for details.

03How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiries submitted via our contact form.
• To process and manage your class bookings and scheduling.
• To complete payment transactions for classes and services.
• To send you newsletters and promotional emails you have subscribed to (you may unsubscribe at any time).
• To send booking confirmations, reminders, and receipts.
• To analyze website traffic and improve our website via Google Analytics.
• To measure the reach and effectiveness of our social media advertising campaigns via the Meta Pixel.
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their own marketing purposes.

04Legal Basis & Consent

Under PIPEDA, we collect, use, and disclose personal information with your knowledge and consent, or as permitted or required by law. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us as described in Section 13. Withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide certain services to you.

05Third-Party Services

We share your personal information with third-party service providers only to the extent necessary to operate our website and deliver our services.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Facebook / Instagram Pixel

We use the Meta Pixel to measure ad performance. You can manage your ad preferences at facebook.com/ads/preferences.

Payment Processors (Stripe)

Payments are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment details on our servers. Stripe Privacy Policy: stripe.com/en-ca/privacy

06Cookies & Tracking

• Essential cookies: Required for the website and booking system to function correctly.
• Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about how visitors use our site.
• Marketing cookies: Used by the Meta Pixel to measure advertising effectiveness and enable retargeting.

07Data Retention

• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 2 years unless an ongoing relationship is established.
• Booking and transaction records: Retained for 7 years in accordance with Canadian tax and accounting requirements.
• Newsletter subscriber lists: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Analytics data: Retained in accordance with Google Analytics default retention settings (up to 26 months).

08Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information including SSL/TLS encryption, use of PCI DSS-compliant payment processors, and limiting access to personal information to those who require it. While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

09Your Rights

As a resident of Canada, you have the following rights under PIPEDA:

• Right of access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right to withdraw consent: You may withdraw consent to our use of your personal information at any time.
• Right to unsubscribe: You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" or contacting us directly.
• Right to complain: You have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

10Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verified parental or guardian consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites including our social media pages and booking or payment platforms. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

12Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer:

You also have the right to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:

• Website: www.priv.gc.ca
• Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376