Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Soham Yoga. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and any name you choose to provide.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
• Forum Content: When you participate in our discussion forum, we collect the content you post, including topics, posts, and replies.
• Contact Information: If you contact us via email, we collect the information you provide in your message.

2. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited and time spent on the site.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, browser type, and IP address for security and functionality purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services, including the discussion forum
• Send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a third-party service provider that complies with industry-standard security practices. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:

• Supabase: Used for authentication, database storage, and real-time features. Their privacy policy: https://supabase.com/privacy
• Netlify: Used for website hosting. Their privacy policy: https://www.netlify.com/privacy/

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Account Deletion: Delete your account and associated data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at soham.yoga.org@gmail.com.

Cookies and Tracking

We use session storage and local storage to maintain your authentication state and preferences. We do not currently use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Soham Yoga
Email: soham.yoga.org@gmail.com