Yogi & Linga ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website (the "Site"). We take your privacy seriously — especially given the personal nature of the topics we cover. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
By using this Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
--- ## 1. Information We Collect ### 1.1 Information You Provide Directly We collect information you voluntarily provide, including: - **Email address** — if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us - **Name** — if you submit a contact form - **Message content** — if you send us a query or feedback We do not collect payment information. Any purchases made through affiliate links are processed entirely by third-party retailers — we never see or store your payment details. ### 1.2 Information Collected Automatically When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically: - **IP address** (anonymized where possible) - **Browser type and version** - **Operating system** - **Pages visited and time spent** - **Referring URL** (the page that linked you to us) - **Date and time of your visit** This information is collected via server logs and analytics tools (see Section 3). ### 1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can control cookie behavior via your browser settings. See Section 4 for details. --- ## 2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect to: - **Operate and improve the Site** — understand which content is useful, fix bugs, improve performance - **Send newsletters** — only if you have explicitly subscribed; you can unsubscribe at any time - **Respond to inquiries** — if you contact us - **Comply with legal obligations** — including FTC affiliate disclosure requirements - **Prevent fraud and abuse** — protect the integrity of the Site We do **not** use your information to: - Sell to or share with third-party advertisers for targeted advertising - Build behavioral profiles for sale to data brokers - Send unsolicited commercial emails --- ## 3. Analytics We use **Google Analytics 4** (GA4, property ID G-071MTW1DP2) to understand Site traffic and content performance. Analytics data is aggregated and used solely to improve the Site. GA4 is configured with IP anonymization enabled. Data is processed under Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out via the [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) or by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser. --- ## 4. Cookies We use the following categories of cookies: | Category | Purpose | Can Be Disabled? | |----------|---------|-----------------| | **Essential** | Age verification session storage, site functionality | No — site may not function correctly | | **Analytics** | Anonymous traffic measurement (Google Analytics 4) | Yes — via browser settings or opt-out link | | **Affiliate** | Tracking clicks to affiliate partners (set by third parties) | Yes — via browser settings | **Age verification:** We use `sessionStorage` (not a persistent cookie) to remember that you have confirmed your age during a browser session. This data is never transmitted to our servers. To manage cookies, adjust your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. --- ## 5. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Sites Our Site contains affiliate links to third-party retailers. When you click an affiliate link: - The retailer may set their own cookies on your browser - Your purchase and payment information is handled entirely by the retailer, not by us - We may receive a commission on qualifying purchases We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before making a purchase. Our current affiliate partners and networks include: **Lovense** (direct program), **We-Vibe** and **Dame** (Impact Radius), and **LELO**, **Womanizer**, **Satisfyer**, and **b-Vibe** (ShareASale). Each maintains its own privacy policy. --- ## 6. Email Newsletter If you subscribe to our newsletter: - We collect and store your email address - We use it solely to send editorial content you have requested - We do not sell or rent your email address to any third party - You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any newsletter email --- ## 7. Data Retention We retain your data only as long as necessary: - **Analytics data** — aggregated, per Google Analytics 4 default retention schedule - **Email addresses** — retained until you unsubscribe, after which deleted within 30 days - **Contact form submissions** — retained for up to 12 months, then deleted - **Server logs** — retained for up to 90 days for security purposes --- ## 8. Your Privacy Rights Depending on your location, you may have the following rights: ### All Users - **Opt out of analytics tracking** — via browser settings or the opt-out tools described in Section 3 - **Unsubscribe from email** — via the unsubscribe link in any email - **Contact us** — with any privacy-related questions at [hello@yogilinga.com](mailto:hello@yogilinga.com) ### California Residents (CCPA / CPRA) Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to: - Know what personal information we collect and how it is used - Request deletion of your personal information - Opt out of the "sale" of personal information — **we do not sell personal information** - Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights To exercise your California rights, contact us at [hello@yogilinga.com](mailto:hello@yogilinga.com) with the subject line "CCPA Privacy Request." ### Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Other State Residents Similar state privacy laws apply. Contact us to exercise your rights. ### European Users (GDPR) If you access this Site from the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability. Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest (analytics, site operation) and consent (newsletter). Contact us at [hello@yogilinga.com](mailto:hello@yogilinga.com) for any GDPR request. --- ## 9. Children's Privacy This Site is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [hello@yogilinga.com](mailto:hello@yogilinga.com) and we will delete it promptly. --- ## 10. Security We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption on all pages. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. --- ## 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. --- ## 12. Contact Us If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: **Yogi & Linga** Email: [hello@yogilinga.com](mailto:hello@yogilinga.com) Website: [yogilinga.com](https://yogilinga.com) We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.