Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

This website is operated by Ariana | Global Yoga & Wellness ("we", "us", "our"), a personal yoga and wellness business offering in-person and online classes, workshops, private sessions and retreats worldwide. You can reach us at hello@arianayoga.com.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to visitors from anywhere in the world.

2. Information we collect

We only collect information that helps us provide and improve our services. Depending on how you interact with us, this may include:

• Contact details you provide through our contact form (name, email, and your message).
• Booking details when you reserve a class or retreat (name, email, phone, country and any notes you choose to share).
• Newsletter details if you subscribe (email and, optionally, your first name).
• Reviews you submit (name, country, rating, comment and any optional photo).
• Technical information collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type and general usage patterns via privacy-friendly analytics.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide the services you request.
• Confirm and manage class and retreat bookings.
• Send you our newsletter, where you have asked to receive it.
• Display approved testimonials on our website.
• Understand how our website is used so we can improve it.
• Keep our website secure and prevent misuse or spam.

4. Legal bases for processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases: your consent (for example, newsletter sign-ups and analytics cookies); the performance of a contract (for example, managing your booking); and our legitimate interests in operating and securing our website. You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Cookies & similar technologies

We use a minimal set of cookies and local storage. Essential storage remembers your preferences (such as your cookie choice). Optional analytics only load after you accept them via our consent banner. You can change your choice at any time by clearing your browser storage.

6. Analytics

We may use privacy-friendly analytics tools (such as Google Analytics, Plausible or Microsoft Clarity) to understand aggregate usage. Where these tools use cookies, they load only after you have given consent. IP addresses are anonymised where the tool supports it.

7. Newsletter

When you subscribe, we store your email (and optional first name) to send occasional updates. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and we support double opt-in confirmation. You can unsubscribe at any time.

8. Media & embedded content

Articles on this website may include embedded content (for example, videos from YouTube or Vimeo, or posts from Instagram and TikTok). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly, and those providers may collect data about you in accordance with their own privacy policies.

9. Third-party services

We rely on a small number of trusted providers to operate our website, such as hosting, email delivery and media storage. These providers process data only on our instructions and are bound by their own privacy and security obligations.

10. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with the service providers described above, or where required by law, or to protect our rights and the safety of others.

11. International visitors & data transfers

As a travelling business with a global audience, your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure it remains protected in line with this policy and applicable law.

12. Data retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy — for example, for the duration of our correspondence, while you remain subscribed to our newsletter, or as required for our legitimate business and legal obligations. We then delete or anonymise it.

13. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the processing of your personal information, to object to processing, and to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, simply contact us.

14. California privacy disclosure

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, to request deletion, and not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights. We do not sell personal information as defined by California law.

15. Children's privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

16. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit, access controls and input validation. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

17. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

18. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at hello@arianayoga.com.