Privacy Policy for Yoga with Paulina

Effective Date: 4th of October 2024.

At Yoga with Paulina, I am committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information you provide. This Privacy Policy outlines how I, Paulina Grochowska, collect, use, and protect your personal data, in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Information I Collect

I collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number, provided when booking classes or contacting me.
  • Payment Information: Details you provide when making payments via e-transfer, credit card, or other methods.
  • Health Information: Information about any health conditions that might affect your ability to practice yoga safely (e.g., pregnancy, spine or heart conditions).
  • Website Usage Information: Information collected automatically via cookies and other tracking technologies when you visit my website (such as IP address and browsing behavior).

2. How I Use Your Information

The personal information I collect is used for the following purposes:

  • Booking and Managing Classes: To process your class bookings, notify you of any changes, and manage your membership.
  • Payment Processing: To process and record your payments for classes and memberships.
  • Health and Safety: To ensure you can safely participate in classes, based on any health conditions you disclose.
  • Marketing and Communications: To send you newsletters, special offers, or updates related to my yoga studio, provided you have given consent to receive such communications.

3. How I Protect Your Information

I take the security of your personal information seriously. I use industry-standard security measures, such as encryption and secure servers, to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

I do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to any third parties, unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

4. Cookies and Website Tracking

My website may use cookies to improve user experience and track site usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help me understand how visitors interact with the website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser’s settings.

5. Your Rights

As a resident of Canada, you have the following rights under PIPEDA:

  • Access to Information: You have the right to access the personal information I hold about you.
  • Correction of Information: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent for me to use your personal data for marketing or other purposes at any time.
  • Deletion of Data: You may request that I delete your personal information, subject to any legal or contractual obligations.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly via the contact details below.

6. Third-Party Services

My website may include links to third-party websites (e.g., Eventbrite, Youtube, Facebook). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites, and I encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

I will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When your personal data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 8. Updates to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. I encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how I am protecting your data.

9. Terms and Conditions

For more information about the Studio space, classes, payments, cancellation policies and your rights, please check my Terms and Conditions on dedicated page HERE.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact me:

Paulina Grochowska
Yoga with Paulina
Email: yogawithpaulinag@gmail.com
Phone: (+1) 438-337-4987
5302 Boul. St-Laurent, Qc, H2T1S1, Montreal, Canada