Welcome to YoGather! We respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal data of users in the UK, EU, and globally. By accessing or using our platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to provide our services, enhance user experience, and comply with legal obligations. The types of data we collect include:
Personal Information: Such as name, email address, phone number, payment details, and address, provided by you during registration, booking, or communication.
Usage Information: Data about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, duration, and activity logs.
Technical Information: Including your IP address, browser type, device ID, and operating system to improve security and functionality.
Location Information: If you permit, we collect your location data to offer location-based services like finding nearby events and practitioners.
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2. How We Use Your Information
YoGather uses your information for:
Service Provision: Facilitating communication and connections between users, event organizers, facilitators, and practitioners.
Payment Processing: Managing bookings and payments securely.
Communication: Sending you updates, promotional materials, and service-related information with your consent.
Platform Improvement: Analyzing user patterns to enhance the platform’s features and functionality.
Legal Compliance and Security: Enforcing our Terms of Service, protecting against fraud, and maintaining a secure environment.
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3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
For users in the UK, EU, and other GDPR-compliant regions, we rely on specific legal bases for processing your personal data:
Consent: Where you have provided consent, especially for marketing communications.
Contractual Obligation: To provide services as requested by you, including event bookings and payments.
Legitimate Interest: For improving YoGather’s services, ensuring security, and providing user support.
Legal Compliance: For compliance with legal obligations or regulatory requirements.
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4. How We Share Your Information
YoGather does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We only share information as follows:
Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers for website hosting, payment processing, analytics, and customer support. These partners are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale, personal data may be transferred, subject to confidentiality and continued privacy protection.
Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
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5. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed outside your country, including in regions without equivalent data protection laws. Where required by law, we ensure your data receives adequate protection in compliance with GDPR and international standards through contractual safeguards or approved transfer mechanisms.
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6. Your Rights
For users in the UK and EU, you have rights under GDPR regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Request details of your personal data we hold.
Right to Correction: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data when it is no longer needed.
Right to Object: Object to processing of your data, especially for direct marketing.
Right to Data Portability: Obtain a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [yogather.com].
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7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
YoGather uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies help us remember preferences, improve performance, and analyze usage. You can manage cookie settings in your browser, though some functionality may be affected.
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8. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Despite these measures, no online service can guarantee absolute security. You can help protect your data by using strong passwords and logging out after each session.
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9. Data Retention
YoGather retains personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted.
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10. Children’s Privacy
YoGather is not intended for use by children under 13 without parental consent. If we discover we have inadvertently collected information from a child without consent, we will take steps to delete that data.
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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
YoGather may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices, regulatory requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or via email.
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12. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
YoGather.com
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13. Acceptance of Terms
By using YoGather, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please discontinue using our website and services.