East Meets West Yog Academy | Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy — East Meets West Yog Academy (EMWYOG)
Last Updated: December 2025
East Meets West Yog Academy (“EMWYOG”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the website emwyog.com and provides Yoga Teacher Training Courses (YTTC), retreats, and related educational services in Rishikesh, India.
Our business operations and student support are managed from Canada.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data when you contact us, browse our site, or enroll in a course:
Personal Information
Full name
Email address
Phone/WhatsApp number (4372652058)
Country of residence
Passport details (only if required for visa letters)
Emergency contact information
Photos/videos taken during classes or retreats (with consent)
Technical Information
IP address
Device type
Browser information
Cookies
Usage data through analytics tools
Payment Information
We do not store full payment details.
Payments are securely processed through:
Razorpay / Stripe / PayPal (depending on student’s location)
These platforms follow strict security and encryption standards.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Register you for our Yoga Teacher Training Courses & retreats
Send booking confirmations, invoices, and important updates
Provide pre-arrival support through WhatsApp or email
Issue visa invitation letters (if needed)
Improve our services and website
Respond to inquiries
Marketing, promotions, and retargeting ads (with consent)
Maintain compliance with Yoga Alliance (USA) standards
Marketing & Communications
We may contact you through:
Email (emwyogacademy@gmail.com)
WhatsApp
SMS
Phone calls
Social media messages
You can unsubscribe anytime by replying STOP or clicking “unsubscribe” in emails.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use common tracking tools to improve user experience and marketing:
Google Analytics
Facebook Pixel
TikTok Pixel
Meta Ads tracking
Standard WordPress/Wix tracking tools
These tools help us understand:
What pages visitors view
How long they stay
Where traffic comes from
You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.
How We Store & Protect Data
Your data may be stored securely in:
Website backend
Email inboxes
WhatsApp communication
Encrypted Google Sheets
Payment gateway records
We take strong measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your data only with:
Payment processors (Visa Cards/Stripe/PayPal)
Visa documentation support (only if you request a visa letter)
Marketing platforms (Google, Meta, TikTok)
All partners follow strict privacy and security standards.
Photos, Videos & Media
During training and retreats, EMWYOG may capture photos and videos for:
Social media
Website content
Marketing and promotions
You may opt out anytime by telling our team.
International Data Transfer
Because we operate courses in India and business operations from Canada, your data may be processed outside your home country.
We follow international privacy laws including:
GDPR (Europe)
India DPDP Act
Canadian privacy laws
Your Rights
Depending on your country, you may request:
Access to your data
Correction of incorrect information
Deletion of your data
Stopping marketing messages
Limiting data processing
To request anything, contact:
📩 emwyogacademy@gmail.com
Contact Information
East Meets West Yog Academy (EMWYOG)
📍 Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
🇨🇦 Operated from Canada
📞 WhatsApp/Phone: 437-265-2058
📧 Email: emwyogacademy@gmail.com
🌐 Website: emwyog.com
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.