Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you register for a class or session through our website, we collect the following personal information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number

We collect this information directly from you when you complete a registration form on our website. We do not collect sensitive personal information such as payment card details, government identification numbers, or health records through this process.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information you provide solely for the following purposes:

• To confirm and manage your class or session registration;
• To send you marketing communications about upcoming classes, sessions, events, offers, and news from While on my Mat via email and/or text message (SMS/MMS);
• To respond to any inquiries or requests you send to us.

We will only contact you for marketing purposes using the contact details you have provided, and only in connection with our own classes, services, and events.

3. We Will Never Sell Your Information

Your personal information will never be sold, rented, traded, or otherwise transferred to third parties for commercial purposes. We do not engage in the sale of personal data under any circumstances. Your information belongs to you, and we treat it with the respect it deserves.

4. Marketing Communications

4.1 Email Marketing

By providing your email address during registration, you consent to receiving marketing emails from While on my Mat. These may include announcements about new classes, upcoming events, special offers, and wellness content. Every marketing email we send will include a clear and easy way to unsubscribe. Once you opt out, we will remove you from our email marketing list promptly.

4.2 Text Message (SMS/MMS) Marketing

By providing your phone number during registration, you consent to receiving marketing text messages from While on my Mat. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

To opt out of text message marketing at any time, reply STOP to any message you receive from us. You may also contact us directly using the details in Section 9. After opting out, you will receive a single confirmation message and no further marketing texts will be sent.

4.3 Managing Your Preferences

You may opt out of any or all marketing communications at any time without affecting your ability to register for and attend our classes. To update your communication preferences, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal information to third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or delivering communications (e.g., email marketing platforms, SMS service providers). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and to use it only for the services they provide to us.
• Shape Up NY / NYC Parks Department: If you register for our free yoga class in the park, your registration information (name, email, and/or phone number) may be shared with Shape Up NY, a program administered by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, solely for purposes related to that class registration and program administration. Shape Up NY’s use of your information is governed by the NYC Parks Department’s own privacy practices.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request from a government authority.

In all cases, we share only the minimum information necessary and require that any third parties we work with maintain appropriate data protection standards.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as you remain an active member of our community or as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. If you request that we delete your information or withdraw your consent, we will remove your data from our active marketing lists promptly and from our systems within a reasonable timeframe, unless retention is required by law.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmitting or storing data over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
• Request deletion of your personal information;
• Withdraw your consent to marketing communications at any time;
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

While on my Mat
Website: www.whileonmymat.com
Email: hello@whileonmymat.com

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website or participation in our classes after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.