Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Global Online Yoga Association (“GOYA”, “we”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and the choices you have regarding your information. By using the GOYA platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly when you register an account, complete your profile, or contact us. This includes your name, email address, professional role, location, biography, social media handles, and any other details you choose to add to your profile.

We also collect usage data automatically — such as pages visited, features used, and interaction timestamps — to help us understand how the platform is being used and to improve the experience for all members. We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication and analytics.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to operate and improve the GOYA platform, to personalise your experience, to send service-related communications (such as account notifications and policy updates), and to enable community features like the member directory and connection requests. We may also use anonymised, aggregated data for internal reporting and research.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share limited data with trusted service providers (such as hosting, payment processing, and analytics partners) only to the extent necessary to provide the platform. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable law.

Profile information you make public (such as your name, photo, bio, and professional designation) is visible to other GOYA members and, where applicable, to the general public. You control your visibility settings from your profile settings page.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law or legitimate business purposes (for example, transaction records).

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to receive a copy of your data in a portable format. To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@globalonlineyogaassociation.org. We will respond within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on the platform. Continued use of GOYA after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at privacy@globalonlineyogaassociation.org.