1. Introduction Macha Yoga, based in Bray, Wicklow, Ireland, is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, book classes, purchase products, or interact with us in any way. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws.
2. Personal Data We Collect We collect and process the following personal data:
- Booking Information: When you book a class via Bookwhen, we collect your name, email, booking details, and any additional information required for the class.
- Purchase Information: When you buy products through WooCommerce, we collect necessary billing and shipping details.
- Contact Information: When you reach out via our contact form, we collect your name, email, and any message you send us.
- Website Usage Data: Through Google Analytics, we collect anonymized usage data such as pages visited, device type, and general location (IP anonymization enabled).
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and track analytics. See our Cookies section below for more details.
- Membership Information: If applicable, we may collect data related to memberships or subscriptions, including payment and account details.
- Marketing Preferences: If you opt into our marketing emails, we store your email address and preferences.
3. How We Use Your Data Your data is used for the following purposes:
- To manage class bookings and send confirmations/reminders.
- To process and fulfill online orders.
- To respond to inquiries and customer support requests.
- To analyze website traffic and improve our services.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To send marketing communications if you have opted in.
4. Third-Party Services We use third-party services that may process your data:
- Bookwhen – Handles class bookings and stores your booking information.
- WooCommerce – Processes e-commerce transactions and payment details.
- Google Analytics – Tracks website visits (IP addresses are anonymized).
- Google Maps – Provides location services and may set cookies.
- Payment Processors – Such as Stripe or PayPal, which handle transactions securely.
- Email Marketing Services – If you subscribe to our newsletters, your data may be processed by third-party email providers.
Each of these services has its own privacy policies governing how they use your data.
5. Cookies Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies for:
- Essential website functions (e.g., maintaining login sessions).
- Analytics and performance tracking.
- Personalizing content and remembering preferences.
- Marketing and advertising purposes, if applicable.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
6. Data Retention We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:
- Booking and purchase data: Retained for legal and accounting purposes.
- Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months.
- Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics policies.
- Marketing preferences: Retained until you opt out.
- Membership or account data: Retained as long as your account remains active.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR As an EU resident, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict data processing.
- Withdraw consent where applicable.
- Lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Contact Email].
8. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. Payment transactions are encrypted, and we regularly review our security measures.
9. Changes to This Policy We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates may be communicated via email.
10. Contact Information If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
1. Introduction
Welcome to Macha Yoga (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website https://machayoga.com (the “Site”), book yoga classes, purchase products, or contact us.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Identity & Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and billing/shipping address when you book a class or make a purchase.
- Payment Information: Payments are processed securely via WooCommerce; we do not store your credit card details.
- Booking & Purchase Information: Class reservations, product orders, and transaction history.
- Communication Data: Messages sent via our contact form or email.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interactions collected via Google Analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Process bookings and payments for yoga classes.
- Fulfill product orders and manage returns.
- Respond to inquiries and customer service requests.
- Send updates about classes, promotions, and special offers (with your consent).
- Improve our website experience using Google Analytics.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share it with:
- Payment Processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for secure transactions.
- Shipping Providers to deliver purchased products.
- Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics) for site improvement.
- Legal Authorities if required by law.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your experience, including analytics and functional cookies for booking and checkout. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legal and business purposes.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Object to or restrict data processing.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
- Lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC).
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Macha Yoga
Email: https://machayoga.com
Address: 7 Florence Terrace, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 P5R7, Ireland
