Last Updated: May 25, 2025
Welcome to YogaJourney.site! This disclaimer outlines our commitment to your privacy and how we handle your information in accordance with internationally recognized human rights principles and Google’s privacy guidelines. At YogaJourney.site, we believe in transparency, respect for individual autonomy, and the responsible stewardship of data.
Our Foundational Principles: Human Rights and Ethical Data Handling
As Alex, the creator of YogaJourney.site, I am deeply committed to upholding fundamental human rights in the digital sphere. We believe that your privacy is a cornerstone of your digital freedom and dignity. Therefore, our data practices are guided by principles such as:
- Transparency: We strive to be open and clear about what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.
- Purpose Limitation: We only collect and use data for specific, legitimate purposes related to providing and improving our yoga-focused content and services.
- Data Minimization: We collect only the data that is necessary for the stated purposes, avoiding excessive or irrelevant information.
- Accuracy: We aim to keep your information accurate and up-to-date.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for the data we hold and are committed to protecting it.
- Fairness and Lawfulness: All our data processing activities are conducted fairly, lawfully, and with respect for your rights.
- Security: We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
- Respect for Autonomy: You have the right to understand and control how your personal information is used.
Our Unique Commitment to Your Privacy
At YogaJourney.site, a dedicated platform for yoga enthusiasts, we recognize the deeply personal nature of your journey towards well-being. Unlike generic websites, our focus on yoga means we are acutely aware of the sensitivity surrounding personal health and wellness information. While we do not directly collect sensitive health data through our standard operations, we are committed to creating an environment where your privacy is paramount as you explore our content related to yoga practices, philosophy, and lifestyle.
We aim for this disclaimer to be unique in its emphasis on the intersection of technology and human dignity. We are not just complying with regulations; we are embracing a philosophy where your digital experience is rooted in respect for your individual rights.
Information We Collect (and Why):
As a yoga website, our primary goal is to provide valuable content and resources. To achieve this, we may collect certain types of information, always with your privacy in mind:
- Non-Personal Information (Analytics Data): When you visit YogaJourney.site (https://yogajourney.site/), like most websites, we gather aggregated, anonymous data through tools like Google Analytics. This includes information such as:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referral source (the website that brought you to us)
- Pages viewed on our site
- Time spent on pages
- Approximate geographical location (country/city, not precise address)
- Device type (e.g., desktop, mobile)
- Contact Information (Voluntarily Provided): If you choose to contact us via email at Support@yogajourney.site, you will naturally provide your email address and any information you include in your message. Why we collect this: To respond to your inquiries, provide support, and engage with our community members. We will only use this information to address your specific request.
How We Use Your Information:
The information we collect is used solely to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve YogaJourney.site and its content.
- Understand and analyze how you use our website to enhance your experience.
- Respond to your comments or inquiries.
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities on our website.
- Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and other malicious activities.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Google’s Privacy Policy & Your Data:
YogaJourney.site adheres to Google’s privacy policy requirements, particularly concerning the use of Google Analytics. This means:
- We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymous data about website traffic and usage patterns.
- Google’s privacy policy governs how Google uses this data. You can review Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
- You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
YogaJourney.site may use “cookies” and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. We use them for:
- Essential functionality: To enable basic website features.
- Performance and analytics: To gather anonymous data about how our website is used, helping us improve its performance and content.
You have the option to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Data Security:
We are committed to protecting your information. We implement reasonable security measures, including technical and organizational safeguards, to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal data. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
Third-Party Links:
YogaJourney.site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Children’s Privacy (SCO – Special Considerations for Children):
YogaJourney.site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at Support@yogajourney.site, and we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Your Rights:
In line with human rights principles, you have certain rights regarding your data:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
- Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Support@yogajourney.site.
Changes to This Disclaimer:
We may update our Privacy Policy Disclaimer from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Disclaimer on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Disclaimer periodically for any changes. Changes to this Disclaimer are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy Disclaimer, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
Email: Support@yogajourney.site
We value your feedback and are committed to addressing any concerns you may have regarding your privacy on YogaJourney.site.
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