Effective Date: August 4, 2025

At Shunya Collective, we value your trust. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data, as well as legal disclaimers relevant to our offerings.

1. Data Collected

We collect the following personal data when you register for an event:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (including WhatsApp)
• Location (as applicable)

We do not collect sensitive health data, session notes, or any personal reflections unless voluntarily shared.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

• Register you for events or sessions
• Send you important updates or reminders
• Share upcoming event information and marketing messages

We may contact you via email, WhatsApp, or SMS in connection with your participation or interest in our offerings.

3. Third-Party Services Used

We use:

• Google Analytics and MetaPixel to track website usage
• Mailchimp or similar platforms to send newsletters
• Razorpay or other secure gateways for payments

These platforms may collect anonymized data for analytics. We do not sell or trade your data with any third-party marketers.

4. Consent & Testimonials

Testimonials are only published with explicit verbal or written consent. Participants always retain the right to withdraw permission by written request.

5. Opt-Out & Data Deletion

You may unsubscribe from our communications at any time. You may also request deletion of your personal data by writing to us at: info@shunyacollective.com. Requests will be processed within 14 days.

6. Data Retention

We retain booking and communication data as long as necessary to fulfill event and legal obligations or until you request deletion.

7. Security Measures

We take reasonable measures to protect your data using secure systems, limited access, and encryption wherever feasible. However, no system is 100% secure.

8. Legal Disclaimer

All offerings of Shunya Collective are spiritual, educational, and experiential in nature. They are not medical or psychiatric therapy, nor are they to be used as a substitute for licensed treatment. Participants assume responsibility for their well-being during and after engagement with our offerings.