Privacy and cookies policy

Welcome to www.sankalpa-yoga.ch. Below you will find details on the purposes, legal basis, and duration of the processing of your personal data.

We prioritize confidentiality and protect the data entrusted to us from unauthorized access. We use appropriate security measures in compliance with applicable data protection regulations to ensure the full protection of personal data.

Our website address is: https://sankalpa-yoga.ch.

General Information

1.1. The administrator of your personal data is www.sankalpa-yoga.ch. For any questions or concerns regarding the privacy policy, please feel free to contact us at gosia@sankalpa-yoga.ch.

1.2. Under the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council), you have specific rights regarding the processing of your personal data:

  • Access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability,
  • The right to object to processing and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

The conditions related to exercising these rights are detailed in Articles 16–21 of the GDPR.

1.3. Your personal data may be processed by third-party providers we use, such as hosting, email, maintenance, or legal firms. Data is secure and processed only to the extent necessary. In certain cases, data may be made available to authorized authorities, such as courts, police, or tax offices, as required by law.

1.4. We may transfer your data to third countries, such as the United States, in connection with tools that store data on external servers (e.g., Google). The providers of these services ensure GDPR compliance by implementing appropriate data protection mechanisms, such as standard contractual clauses.

1.5. We may use tools that conduct tracking activities (profiling and behavioral advertising). However, these activities do not significantly impact your experience or change the terms of cooperation or any agreement with us.

1.6. Disclaimer on Results: Results from yoga practice may vary based on individual factors. While we aim to provide content and guidance that supports well-being, no specific outcomes or benefits are guaranteed.

1.7. Intellectual Property and Content Use: All content on this website, including text, images, and videos, is protected by copyright and is intended for personal use only. Unauthorized distribution, reproduction, or use of this material without permission is prohibited and may result in legal action.

1.8. Accessibility: We are committed to making our website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. If you experience any barriers or require assistance with accessibility, please contact us directly for support.

Purposes and Activities of Personal Data Processing

2.1. Contact

  • Data processed: Name, email address, and message content.
  • Purpose: To respond to inquiries and establish contact.
  • Processing period: Correspondence may be archived indefinitely; we are unable to determine a specific deletion timeline.
  • Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest. Post-contact processing is also justified by our legitimate purpose of archiving for internal purposes.
  • Rights: You may request a copy of correspondence history (if archived) or request deletion, provided that archiving is not justified by overriding interests such as defense against claims.

2.2. Newsletter

  • Data processed: Name and email address.
  • Purpose: To send newsletters and track interactions for improved service.
  • Processing period: As long as the newsletter service is active. Data is also archived to demonstrate consent if necessary.
  • Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
  • Rights: You may unsubscribe or request data deletion at any time, though we may retain data to confirm prior consent.

2.3. User Account

  • Data processed: Email and password.
  • Purpose: To provide account access and management.
  • Processing period: Data is retained for user identification if the account is deleted for future use.
  • Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest.

2.4. Orders

  • Data processed: Information needed for order fulfillment (name, address, email, phone).
  • Purpose: Contract fulfillment, invoicing, and record-keeping.
  • Processing period: For the duration of order fulfillment, followed by archival for statutory claims, statistical, and direct marketing purposes.
  • Rights: Order data cannot be rectified once processed. Deletion or objection is restricted until claims limitation expiration. You may object to data usage for marketing purposes.

2.5. Recovering Abandoned Shopping Carts

  • Data processed: Email address.
  • Purpose: To assist with finalizing an incomplete purchase.
  • Processing period: Until the user objects by opting out via a link in the message.

2.6. Complaints and Withdrawal

  • Data processed: Personal and contact details required for complaint or withdrawal processing.
  • Purpose: To facilitate complaints or withdrawals.
  • Processing period: For the duration necessary to complete the process, with potential archival for legal purposes.
  • Rights: Data in complaints cannot be changed or deleted until statutory limitations expire.

Cookies

3.1. Our website uses cookies, small text files stored on your device. Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (retained for future sessions). Cookies may originate from us or third-party providers.

3.2. Cookie Consent
You will be prompted to consent to cookie use upon your first visit. You may modify or disable cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact site functionality.

3.3. Server Logs
We log queries sent to our server, including IP addresses, dates, times, browser, and operating system details. This information is used solely for site administration and is accessible only to authorized personnel.

3.4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to generate website usage statistics, helping us optimize content. Data gathered by Google Analytics includes information about user systems, browser settings, sub-pages viewed, time spent on-site, and sources. While this data does not identify individuals, it may include demographics and interests. The Google Analytics tracking code uses Google LLC cookies.