Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller Elena Danes, Walsertalstraße 17, 81476 Munich, Germany

2. Overview of Data Processing This website processes personal data only where technically necessary or where you provide it voluntarily (e.g. contact form, booking, newsletter). No data is processed for purposes beyond providing our yoga classes and meditation content unless stated below.

3. Hosting This website is hosted by Squarespace, Inc., 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, USA. Squarespace automatically collects and stores information in server log files (IP address, date/time, browser type, referring page, device information) to operate, secure, and maintain the website. Data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Squarespace participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework as a safeguard for such transfers. For details, see Squarespace's own privacy notice at squarespace.com/privacy. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure, stable operation); Art. 44 ff. GDPR for the international data transfer.

3a. Squarespace Cookies & Consent Banner This website uses a cookie consent banner (provided by Squarespace) that lets visitors accept all cookies, manage individual preferences, or decline non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies (e.g. session management, security, load balancing) are set automatically to ensure the website functions properly. Non-essential cookies, including those used for analytics, are only activated after you give consent via the banner. Legal basis:Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR for strictly necessary cookies; Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent) for non-essential/analytics cookies.

3b. Analytics (Activity Log) We use Squarespace's built-in analytics ("Activity Log") to understand how visitors use our website (e.g. pages viewed, general usage patterns). This data is processed by Squarespace on our behalf and is only collected where consent has been given via the cookie banner, where required. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent), where applicable, or Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest) where analytics data is non-personal/aggregated.

3c. Squarespace Forms / Scheduling / Commerce (remove whichever you don't use) If you use Squarespace's built-in contact forms, scheduling, or booking/commerce tools, the data you submit (name, email, booking details, payment information where applicable) is processed by Squarespace on our behalf to fulfill your request. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (contractual necessity) or Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

4. Contact / Booking Forms If you contact us via contact form, phone or email, the data you provide (e.g. name, email, message, class preferences) will be used solely to process your request and will not be shared with third parties without consent. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (pre-contractual/contractual necessity) or Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

5. Newsletter (remove if not offered) If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address to send you updates about classes and events. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent).

6. Your Rights Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your personal data, the right to data portability, and the right to object to processing. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

7.. Data Retention Personal data will be retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law.

8.. Contact for Privacy Questions elena.danes@gmail.com