Privacy Policy

At Online Tai Chi School, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment details when you:

  • Register for a class

  • Contact us via forms or email

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process registrations and payments

  • Provide updates about classes and events

  • Respond to inquiries and improve our services

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal information based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter)

  • Our legitimate interest in providing services (e.g., class registrations)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except to process payments or comply with legal obligations.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate data.

  • Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data.

  • Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data.

  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [onlinetaichischool@gmail.com].

7. Compliance with CCPA (California Consumers Only)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Request details about the personal information we collect, use, and share.

  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Opt-Out: Request that we do not sell your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [onlinetaichischool@gmail.com]. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

8. Compliance with PIPEDA (Canada)

If you are located in Canada, we handle your personal data in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA):

  • Consent: We collect your personal information with your consent and use it only for the purposes outlined in this policy.

  • Access and Correction: You have the right to access and correct your personal information.

  • Data Protection: We take all reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

For questions about our privacy practices in Canada, contact us at [onlinetaichischool@gmail.com].

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or compliance with GDPR, CCPA, or PIPEDA, please contact us at [onlinetaichischool@gmail.com].

Effective Date: December 28th, 2024

Last Updated: December 28th, 2024