Namaste Yoga App Privacy Policy

Please read this document carefully before accessing or using this service!

I. Introduction

In compliance with the (Indian) Information Technology Act, 2000 as amended and read with Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, the Ministry of AYUSH (MOA) strives to use reasonable security measures to safeguard and protect your data and information.

Namaste Yoga is an app based on an Open Source technology stack.

MOA (hereinafter referred to as "we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of the users ("you", "your", "yourself", "user") of the Namaste Yoga application and has provided this privacy policy which outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and safeguarding of your information through the services offered.

Namaste Yoga is a mobile application designed to raise awareness about yoga and make it accessible to the community. The application serves as an information platform to help users locate certified yoga centers, trainers, and events across India. Certified trainers and institutions can register on the app to promote their services.

This policy applies to all information collected in connection with the download, installation, and usage of Namaste Yoga. By using Namaste Yoga, you signify your assent to this policy and consent to the processing of your information as described herein. If you do not agree with this Policy, do not download, install, and/or use the App.

II. What Data We Collect

A. Data Provided by You:

When you use our app as:

General User:

Location data (to find nearby yoga centers/events)
Search preferences

Registered Yoga Trainer/Center:

Name, contact details
Professional credentials/certifications
Business address (geo-tagged)

Event Organizer:

Event details
Registration links
Participant requirements

B. Automatically Collected Data:

Device information (OS version, model)
Usage analytics (session duration, features used)

III. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve our services (yoga locator, event listings)
Verify and accredit registered yoga professionals/institutions
Personalize user experience (location-based recommendations)
Conduct analytics to improve app functionality
Respond to user inquiries and provide support

No Third-Party Ads: We do not allow third-party banner ads on Namaste Yoga and have no intention to introduce them.

IV. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Public Profiles: Registered trainers/centers' information (name, location, contact) will be publicly visible to users searching for yoga services.
Event Information: Details of yoga events will be displayed to all app users.
Legal Compliance: Data may be disclosed if required by law.

V. Information Security and Storage

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data.
Your information is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for service delivery.
Location data is used only for providing nearby search results and is not stored permanently.

VI. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will not reduce your rights under this Policy without your explicit consent. We will always indicate the date of the last update. For significant changes, we will provide prominent notices through the app or via email.

VII. Application of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies specifically to the Namaste Yoga App. Other services offered by the Ministry of AYUSH may have separate privacy policies.

VIII. Contact Us

For any privacy-related concerns or data removal requests, please contact:

Ministry of AYUSH
morarjidesai19@gmail.com

Last Updated: 22, April 2025