Privacy Policy


Last Updated: 7.1.2025

Information We Collect


Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account or claim a studio listing, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and business information.
  • Studio Information: Business name, address, description, photos, social media links, and amenities you provide when claiming or updating your listing.
  • Communications: Messages you send through our contact forms or customer support.


Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Data: How you interact with our directory, pages visited, search queries, and time spent on the site.
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Location Data: General location information based on IP address to provide relevant local search results.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and analyze site usage.

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide Services: Display studio listings, enable search functionality, and facilitate studio owner account management and provide business and wellness content.
  • Communication: Send account notifications, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
  • Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our directory and develop new features.
  • Marketing: Send newsletters and promotional emails (with your consent).
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and respond to legal requests.


Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these situations:

  • Public Listings: Studio information you submit is displayed publicly in our directory.
  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help operate our directory (hosting, analytics, email services).
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
  • Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of our business.

Your Rights and Choices

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your account.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
  • Cookies: Disable cookies through your browser settings (may affect site functionality).


Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.


Children’s Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Users

Our servers are located in the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through our website.

Contact Us

For questions about this privacy policy, contact us at:

  • Email: info@ yoganearme.info

Terms of Service

Last Updated: 7.1.2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using yoganearme.info, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our service.

Description of Service

Yoga Near Me is a web-based directory that helps users find yoga studios and allows studio owners to manage their business listings and learn business techniques and strategies to help operate their businesses profitably. We provide search functionality, studio information, and tools for studio owners to claim, update their listings and acquire wellness and business information.

User Accounts

Studio Owner Accounts

  • Eligibility: You must be an authorized representative of the yoga studio to claim a listing.
  • Accuracy: You are responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date information about your studio.
  • Security: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.
  • One Account: Each studio may have only one claimed listing.

General Users

  • Age Requirement: You must be at least 16 years old to use our service.
  • Compliance: You agree to use our service in compliance with all applicable laws.


Studio Listings

Claiming Your Listing

  • Studio owners may claim their existing listing by providing verification of ownership.
  • Claimed listings allow you to edit information, upload photos, and manage your studio’s presence.
  • We reserve the right to verify your ownership before approving your claim.

Content Responsibility

  • You are solely responsible for all content you submit, including descriptions, photos, and contact information.
  • You warrant that you have the right to use any photos or content you upload.
  • You grant us a non-exclusive license to display your content on our directory.

Prohibited Content

You may not submit content that:

  • Is false, misleading, or inaccurate
  • Violates any third-party rights
  • Contains spam, advertisements for other businesses, or irrelevant information
  • Is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Violates any applicable laws

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use automated tools to scrape or download our content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt our service
  • Use our service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Create multiple accounts for the same studio

Intellectual Property

Our Content

Our directory design, functionality, logos, and original content are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit but grant us the right to use, display, and distribute it through our service.

Third-Party Content

We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to valid copyright infringement notices.

Disclaimers

Information Accuracy

  • We strive to maintain accurate information but do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of studio listings.
  • Studio information is provided by studio owners or third-party sources.
  • Users should verify information directly with studios before visiting.

Service Availability

  • We aim for high uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service.
  • We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance or updates.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the past 12 months
  • We are not responsible for content provided by studio owners or users.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our service or violation of these terms.

Termination

By You

You may delete your account or stop using our service at any time.

By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms or for any other reason with or without notice.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our service ends, but these terms will continue to apply to any prior use.

Modifications

We may modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United Sates and Canada without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Information

For questions about these terms, contact us at:

  • Email: legal yoganearme.info

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

These terms and privacy policy are effective as of June 19, 2025 and supersede all previous versions.

Exercising Your Rights
You may exercise your data rights by emailing us at privacy@[yourdomain].com with the subject line ‘Data Request’.

Third-Party Analytics and Advertising
We may use third-party tools to analyze user behavior and serve targeted ads. These tools may set cookies and collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on your consent, our legitimate interest in operating the directory, contractual necessity, and legal compliance.

Data Controller
We, Yoga Near Me (or [Your Business Name]), are the data controller for the purposes of data protection laws applicable in the United States and Canada.

Accessibility
We strive to ensure our website is accessible to users of all abilities. If you encounter barriers, please contact us at support@[yourdomain].com.

Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in the State of California (or your jurisdiction), unless prohibited by applicable law.

Business Advice Disclaimer
Information provided in articles or resources is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional legal, tax, or financial advice.

Content Moderation
We reserve the right to remove or refuse any content that violates our terms, is misleading, or degrades the user experience, at our sole discretion.

Payments & Billing
If you purchase premium listings, advertising, or other services, you agree to pay all applicable fees as outlined at the time of purchase. Payments are non-refundable except as required by law.