🔒 Privacy Policy for Himalayan Meditation Ireland
Effective Date: March 25, 2025
Website: https://himalayanmeditation.ie
1. Introduction
Himalayan Meditation Ireland is a charitable, non-profit initiative dedicated to promoting well-being, mindfulness, and inner peace through free meditation sessions and spiritual teachings. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and transparently in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish Data Protection laws.
2. Who We Are
Himalayan Meditation Ireland is a voluntary spiritual initiative offering free online and in-person meditation sessions guided by the Himalayan Meditation Master, H. H. Shree Shivkrupanand Swami.
Contact Information:
- Email: journey2innerpeace.ie@gmail.com
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect the minimum necessary information to communicate and deliver our sessions or updates.
You may provide personal data such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- General location (for in-person session coordination)
- Your preferences for session updates or newsletters
We do not collect or store sensitive data such as financial information, health data, or religious beliefs.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Share updates about our free meditation sessions
- Communicate upcoming events, such as in-person sessions or online challenges
- Respond to questions or feedback you submit via contact forms or email
- Coordinate community-based WhatsApp or email group communications (with your explicit consent)
We will never sell, rent, or misuse your data.
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your personal data is stored securely through:
- Password-protected devices and email accounts
- GDPR-compliant platforms (e.g., Google Forms, WhatsApp, Email)
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.
6. Sharing of Data
We do not share your data with any third parties except:
- When required by law
- With your consent, e.g., joining a WhatsApp meditation group
We use third-party platforms like Google and WhatsApp who may process your data under their own privacy policies.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user based in the EU/Ireland, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please email: journey2innerpeace.ie@gmail.com
8. Cookies and Tracking
We currently do not use cookies for analytics or tracking purposes. If we introduce cookies in the future, we will notify users and update this policy accordingly.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our sessions are family-friendly and open to all, but we do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 16 without parental consent.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about your data or this Privacy Policy, please contact:
📧 journey2innerpeace.ie@gmail.com
🌐 https://himalayanmeditation.ie