Privacy Policy
1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Nadja Steinbach
Gesundbrunnenstraße 17
86152 Augsburg
Germany
nadja.jivamukti{at}gmail.com
2. General Information on Data Processing
We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website, our services, and our content. Processing is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws, in particular the GDPR.
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
3. Hosting and Website Operation
This website is hosted by:
Squarespace, Inc.
225 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014
USA
Squarespace processes personal data on our behalf to provide hosting services, website infrastructure, and content delivery.
When you visit this website, Squarespace automatically collects certain technical data, including:
IP address
Date and time of access
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referrer URL
Pages accessed
This processing is necessary to ensure website functionality, stability and security.
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and reliable website operation)
Data transfers to the United States are safeguarded through Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Further information: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy
4. Contact Form and Communication
When you contact us via the contact form or email, we process the data you provide, which may include:
Name
Email address
Telephone number (optional)
Message content
The processing is carried out solely for handling enquiries and communicating with you.
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual or contractual communication)
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to enquiries)
Retention period:
We store enquiry data for up to 24 months after final communication unless legal retention obligations require longer storage.
5. Newsletter (Squarespace Email Campaigns)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your email address and, where applicable, your name to send information about yoga classes, retreats, events and related content.
The newsletter is distributed via Squarespace Email Campaigns.
Registration is carried out using a double opt-in procedure. This means you will receive a confirmation email to verify your subscription.
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
You may withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter or by contacting us directly.
Retention period:
Your data will be stored until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe.
6. Use of Google Analytics (GA4)
This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by:
Google Ireland Limited
Gordon House
Barrow Street
Dublin 4
Ireland
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to analyse how visitors interact with our website.
The information collected may include:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Device information
Approximate location
User interactions
IP anonymisation is enabled, meaning your IP address is shortened within the EU before transmission to Google servers.
Google may transfer data to the United States. Data transfers are based on Standard Contractual Clauses and additional safeguards.
Google Analytics is only activated after you have provided consent via the cookie banner.
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
You may withdraw your consent at any time via cookie settings.
Retention period:
Analytics data is stored for a maximum of 14 months.
Further information: https://policies.google.com/privacy
7. Social Media Integration – Instagram
Our website includes links and embedded content from Instagram, operated by:
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.
4 Grand Canal Square
Dublin 2
Ireland
When you interact with Instagram content on our website, personal data may be transmitted to Meta.
Please note that Meta may process personal data independently. In certain cases, joint controllership may apply in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR.
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in online presence and communication)
Further information: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/
8. Cookies and Consent Management
This website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help ensure website functionality and allow us to analyse website usage.
We use a consent management tool provided via Squarespace to obtain and manage user consent.
Types of cookies used:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled.
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
Analytics Cookies
Used for website analysis via Google Analytics.
These cookies are only activated after consent.
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via cookie settings.
9. Data Processing Agreements
We have concluded data processing agreements with service providers where required under Art. 28 GDPR, including Squarespace and Google.
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
11. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
The competent authority for our business is:
Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA)
Promenade 27
91522 Ansbach
Germany
https://www.lda.bayern.de
12. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal requirements or changes to our services.
Last updated: 5.2.2026