Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 30, 2026
Welcome to the website of Maya Tevet Dayan ("we," "our," or "us").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, purchase our books, register for workshops, lectures, courses or retreats, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise interact with our services.
Our business is based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
By using this website or purchasing our products or services, you acknowledge that your personal information will be handled as described in this Privacy Policy.
- Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect information that you provide directly, including:
- your name;
- email address;
- telephone number;
- mailing or billing address;
- payment confirmation;
- registration details for workshops, courses, lectures, or retreats;
- emergency contact information where relevant to an event;
- dietary or accessibility requirements that you voluntarily provide;
- correspondence and inquiries sent to us; and
- any other information you choose to share with us.
You are under no obligation to provide information that is not reasonably required for the services you request.
- Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address;
- browser type;
- operating system;
- device information;
- pages visited;
- referring website;
- date and time of access;
- approximate geographic location;
- session duration; and
- website performance and diagnostic information.
This information helps us maintain website security, improve performance, and better understand how visitors use our website.
Whenever practical, this information is analyzed in aggregated or de-identified form.
- Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate properly, remember preferences, improve user experience, and better understand website usage.
Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.
- Website Analytics
We may use analytics services to better understand how visitors interact with our website.
Analytics information may include:
- pages viewed;
- time spent on pages;
- navigation patterns;
- approximate location;
- device type; and
- other anonymous usage statistics.
This information helps us improve our website, educational programs, publications, and visitor experience.
Analytics data is generally collected in aggregated form and is not intended to identify individual visitors.
- Payment Processing
Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers.
We do not store complete payment card information on our own servers.
Payment providers process payment information according to their own privacy policies and security standards.
- Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send updates regarding books, workshops, courses, lectures, retreats, educational programs, events, and related news.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Transactional communications relating to purchases, registrations, or customer support may still be sent even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails.
- Online Workshops and Virtual Events
Some educational programs are offered through online platforms such as Zoom or similar services.
If you register for an online event, information reasonably necessary to provide the event may be shared with the relevant service provider.
Depending on the specific program, online sessions may be recorded for registered participants. Participants will be informed in advance whenever recordings are made.
- Creative Work Submitted During Workshops
Participants retain ownership of any original creative work voluntarily shared during workshops, courses, or educational programs.
Unless you expressly request otherwise, we will not publish, reproduce, distribute, translate, or otherwise use your original creative work outside the educational context in which it was shared without your permission.
We encourage all participants to respect the privacy and intellectual property of fellow participants.
- How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to:
- process purchases;
- register you for events and educational programs;
- communicate regarding your registrations;
- provide customer support;
- respond to inquiries;
- send newsletters where you have subscribed;
- improve our services and website;
- maintain business records;
- comply with legal obligations;
- protect our website and users; and
- prevent fraud or misuse.
We do not sell your personal information.
- Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information only where reasonably necessary, including to trusted service providers such as:
- payment processors;
- website hosting providers;
- email service providers;
- video conferencing providers;
- shipping providers;
- technology support providers; and
- professional advisers where reasonably necessary.
We may also disclose information where required by law or where reasonably necessary to protect our legal rights or the safety of others.
- International Transfers
Because we serve readers and participants in multiple countries, your personal information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence.
Where reasonably possible, we use reputable service providers that maintain appropriate safeguards for personal information.
- Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- provide requested services;
- maintain appropriate business records;
- comply with legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory obligations;
- resolve disputes; and
- enforce our agreements.
When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.
- Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction.
These safeguards may include secure website hosting, encrypted connections, password-protected systems, and reputable third-party service providers.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Children's Privacy
Our website and services are primarily intended for adults.
Where programs are offered to minors, registration will generally be completed by a parent or legal guardian.
If you believe personal information relating to a child has been submitted inappropriately, please contact us so that we may review and, where appropriate, remove the information.
- Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- request access to your personal information;
- request correction of inaccurate information;
- request deletion of certain personal information;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- object to certain processing activities; and
- request additional information regarding our handling of your personal information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The revised version will be posted on this website together with the updated "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of the website after changes have been published constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
- Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Maya Tevet Dayan
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Email: mayatevetdayan@gmail.com