Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 8, 2025

Yog Sports Foundation ("we", "our", "us") values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains in detail the ways in which we collect, use, disclose, and protect information, and describes your rights in connection with your personal data.

1. Introduction

We operate yogsportsfoundation.org and related digital platforms to provide information about our programs, initiatives, events, and community engagement. Whether you are a visitor browsing our website, a participant in our events, a donor, or a partner organization, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy complies with various data protection regulations, including but not limited to:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – applicable to individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – applicable to California residents
• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) – applicable to children under 13 in the United States
• Other national and regional data protection laws where applicable

By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Definitions

• Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion.
• Controller: The entity determining the purposes and means of processing personal data (Yog Sports Foundation in this case).
• Processor: A third party that processes data on behalf of the controller.

3. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information through multiple channels:

3.1. Information You Provide Directly

• Full name, email address, phone number, postal address when you register for events, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us.
• Payment details (processed via secure third-party services).
• Professional details when you collaborate or volunteer with us.

3.2. Information We Collect Automatically

• IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
• Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referral sources.
• Geolocation data (where permitted).

3.3. Information from Third Parties

• Social media platforms when you interact with our pages or posts.
• Event partners or sponsors providing participant details (with consent).

4. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for purposes including:

• Event registration and participation management.
• Processing donations and merchandise purchases.
• Communicating updates, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Improving website performance and user experience.
• Ensuring compliance with legal obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process personal data based on:

• Consent – When you voluntarily provide data for newsletters or marketing.
• Contractual necessity – When data is required to fulfill an agreement (e.g., event registration).
• Legal obligation – Compliance with laws, tax reporting, or safety requirements.
• Legitimate interests – Enhancing security, preventing fraud, improving services.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance website functionality and measure engagement.

• Essential cookies: Required for site operation.
• Performance cookies: Collect data for analytics.
• Functional cookies: Store preferences and settings.
• Targeting cookies: Used for advertising relevance.

7. Analytics and Advertising

We may use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or similar tools to analyze site usage and improve services. These tools may collect IP addresses and browsing behavior, stored and processed by third parties in accordance with their privacy policies.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We share information only as necessary:

• With service providers (hosting, email delivery, payment processing).
• With event partners for joint activities.
• For legal compliance or to respond to lawful requests.

9. International Data Transfers

We operate globally and may transfer personal data to countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

10. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as needed for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

11. Data Security

We use encryption, access controls, and secure servers to protect data. No system is completely secure; we encourage safe online practices.

12. Your Rights

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

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
• Correct inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Restrict processing or object to certain uses.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

13. CCPA Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Request details about personal information collected, used, or disclosed.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Opt-out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data).

14. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

15. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

17. Contact Us

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not create any contractual or legal rights except where required by law.