Effective Date: May 2, 2026 

Last Updated: May 2, 2026

At Ayushi Ayurveda Varkala, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our guests' personal and health-related information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our retreat, use our website, or book our services.

1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with personalized Ayurvedic treatments and a seamless stay. This includes:

• Personal Identification: Name, age, gender, nationality, and passport/ID details (as required by local law for guest registration).

• Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and residential address.

• Health Data: Medical history, current physical conditions, dietary requirements, and specific wellness goals shared during consultations.

• Payment Details: Transaction history and billing information (processed through secure third-party gateways).

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2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used strictly for the following purposes:

• Treatment Planning: To allow our Ayurvedic doctors to prescribe safe and effective therapies (e.g., Panchakarma, Yoga, or diet plans).

• Communication: To confirm bookings, send reminders, or respond to your inquiries.

• Legal Compliance: To maintain guest registers (Form C for international guests) as mandated by the Government of India.

• Improvement: To enhance our services based on your feedback and preferences.

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3. Data Protection and Security
We implement strict technical and organizational measures to protect your "Sensitive Personal Data":

• Physical medical records are stored securely with restricted access.

• Digital data is encrypted and stored on secure servers.

• We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

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4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We only share your information when:

• Required by Law: To comply with legal obligations or government requests (e.g., local police registration).

• Consent: You have given explicit permission to share data with a specific healthcare provider or partner.

• Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party vendors for website hosting or payment processing, all of whom are bound by confidentiality agreements.

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5. Your Rights
Under the DPDP Act 2023, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information.

• Erasure: Request the deletion of your data once the purpose of collection is fulfilled (subject to legal retention requirements).

• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.

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6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may be limited.

7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Grievance Officer:
Ayushi Ayurvedic Retreat 

North Cliff, Varkala, Kerala, India - 695141