privacy policy

Effective Date: July 06, 2025
Last Updated: July 06, 2025

Welcome to the official website of the International Yoga Festival Vrindavan (“we”, “our”, or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.yogafestivalvrindavan.com.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

a. Information You Provide Directly:

  • Name, email address, phone number, country
  • Organization name, role or profession
  • Responses to forms (e.g., registration, partner/sponsor contact, volunteer sign-up)
  • Uploaded files (e.g., proposals, resumes)

b. Information Collected Automatically:

  • IP address, browser type, device information
  • Referring URLs, pages visited, date/time of visit
  • Cookies and analytics (see below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or form submissions
  • Process event registration or partnership interest
  • Send important updates and newsletters (only if opted in)
  • Improve our website’s functionality and performance
  • Comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms

We will never sell or rent your personal data.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve page speed and user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features may not function properly without them.

4. Email Communication

If you subscribe to our newsletter or register for the event, we may contact you occasionally with updates, promotions, or logistical information. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools for:

  • Email marketing (e.g., Mailchimp, Brevo)
  • Event ticketing or form collection (e.g., Google Forms, Typeform)
  • Web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

These services are governed by their own privacy policies, and we ensure they maintain appropriate data security.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

7. International Users

As we welcome global participants, your data may be processed in India or other countries where our third-party providers operate. We follow standard data protection practices and ensure secure handling.

8. Your Rights (GDPR / Indian DPDP Act)

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct or update your data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent for marketing

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@yogafestivalvrindavan.com.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or would like to exercise your rights, please contact:

Data Controller:
International Yoga Festival Vrindavan
Email: info@yogafestivalvrindavan.com
Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website implies acceptance of the updated terms.