We actually care about privacy on the internet
We've chosen privacy-friendly tools and don't track you around the internet. We only collect information we genuinely need to run our yoga teacher training programs and communicate with people who've shown interest in Movement Wisdom.
What we don't do:
We don't use Google Analytics or invasive tracking
We don't use cookies that follow you around the web
We don't sell or share your data with anyone
We won't spam you with emails you didn't ask for
What we do:
Use privacy-friendly analytics (Plausible.io) to understand what pages people visit (no personal data collected)
Store your name and email when you fill out a form (so we can actually respond to you)
Use your email to send you information related to what you inquired about
Save Google Ads parameters so we can STOP showing you ads once you've already contacted us (we don't want to annoy you or waste money)
Your data is stored securely with legitimate business tools. You can request to see it, delete it, or ask us anything by emailing help@movementwisdomyoga.com
For detailed information on our privacy policy, see below.
Sincerely,
Who We Are
Movement Wisdom Yoga is operated by: Movement Wisdom LLC 10267 Caenen Lake Lenexa, KS, 66215 For any privacy questions contact: help@movementwisdomyoga.com
Information We Collect
When you visit our website: - Page views and basic website usage (through Plausible.io, completely anonymous, no IP addresses) - Google Ads parameters (GCLID, GBRAID, WBRAID) if you clicked one of our ads, we use these to prevent showing you more ads, not to track you When you fill out a form: - Your first name and email address - If you explicitly subscribe, we'll add you to our newsletter - If you inquire about a specific course, we may send you a limited email sequence related to that inquiry When you purchase a course or product: - Payment information (processed securely through Stripe or PayPal via ThriveCart) - Shipping address (if you order physical products like manuals or merchandise) - Account information on our course platform (Mighty Networks), including optional profile picture and location We do NOT collect: - IP addresses - Browsing history beyond our own website - Any information from cookies that track you across the internet
How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to run our business and serve you better: - To respond to your inquiries and provide information you requested - To process orders and deliver courses or physical products - To provide customer support and communicate about your orders - To send relevant course information if you've inquired about a specific training (limited to a short email sequence) - To prevent showing you repetitive ads (using those Google Ads parameters we mentioned) - To understand website performance through anonymous analytics We will never: - Sell your data to third parties - Share your information with anyone except the tools needed to operate our business (listed below) - Subscribe you to marketing emails without your explicit consent - Use your data for purposes beyond what you'd reasonably expect Legal basis for processing (GDPR Article 6): - Performance of a contract (when you purchase courses or products) - Legitimate interests (website analytics, preventing ad waste) - Consent (when you subscribe to newsletters or submit inquiry forms)
Cookies and Tracking (What We Don't Do)
We don't use invasive cookies. That's why you don't see an annoying cookie banner when you visit our site. What we do use: - Essential cookies required for the website to function (like remembering items in your cart) - Privacy-friendly analytics through Plausible.io that doesn't use cookies or collect personal data - Google Ads parameters to track conversions and prevent showing you ads after you've already contacted us What we DON'T use: - Google Analytics - Facebook Pixel - Tracking cookies that follow you across websites - Any third-party advertising or retargeting cookies You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies entirely, though this may affect some website functionality.
Tools and Services We Use
To run our business, we use several trusted services that may have access to your data: Website and Analytics: - Biohost, our eco-friendly web hosting provider, operating under EU laws - Plausible.io, privacy-friendly analytics (no personal data collected) Email and Communication: - Brevo, email marketing platform where we store names and email addresses - Google Sheets, for internal record keeping Payments: - ThriveCart, checkout platform - Stripe, payment processing - PayPal, alternative payment option Course Platform: - Mighty Networks, where course participants create accounts, upload profile pictures, and interact with course content Product Fulfillment: - Lulu Press, prints and ships manuals (receives shipping addresses) - Printful, prints and ships merchandise (receives shipping addresses) Important: Most of these services are based in the US. When you provide information to us, you're agreeing to data being transferred and processed by these services. We only work with companies that maintain appropriate data protection standards.
How Long We Keep Your Data
Email subscribers: We keep your information until you unsubscribe. Course inquiries and leads: We retain this data to: - Maintain our business records - Prevent showing you repetitive ads - Allow us to follow up appropriately if relevant courses are offered in the future Course participants: Your account and progress data remain accessible to you on Mighty Networks for as long as you maintain your account. Purchase records: We keep transaction records for accounting and legal requirements (typically 7-10 years as required by German law). You can request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Your Rights section below).
Your Rights Under GDPR
We respect GDPR rights. You have the following rights regarding your personal data: Right to Access: You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you. Right to Correction: If your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you can ask us to correct it. Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data (with some legal exceptions, like accounting records). Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data. Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a commonly used format to transfer elsewhere. Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing. Right to Withdraw Consent: If we're processing your data based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time. How to exercise your rights: - Email us at help@movementwisdomyoga.com - We'll respond within 14 days - Data deletion requests will be completed within 30 days - Unsubscribe from emails anytime with the one-click link in every email footer You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we've mishandled your data.
Age Requirements
Our programs are designed for adults. To participate, you must be of legal age (18 or older in most countries) and legally responsible. If you're under legal age and wish to participate, please contact us at help@movementwisdomyoga.com. We'll arrange a conversation with you and your parent or guardian to ensure everyone understands the program requirements.
International Data Transfers
We're based in the US, but not all of our service providers are based in the United States. When you provide personal data to us, you're agreeing to this international transfer. These companies maintain appropriate data protection measures and comply with applicable privacy frameworks.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we'll update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we'll notify you via email if you're on our email list. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Questions or Concerns?
We're human and we're not perfect. If you have questions, concerns, or feel we've made a mistake with your data, please reach out: Email: help@movementwisdomyoga.com We'll respond as quickly as possible and do our best to address your concerns.