Privacy Statement

Last updated: February 2026

Maharishi Vedic Institute Foundation (hereinafter "we", "us" or "our") is responsible for the processing of personal data as reflected in this privacy statement. We manage the website www.tm.nl and are responsible for the teaching of the Transcendental Meditation program in the Netherlands.

1. What data do we collect?

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us when you express interest in our services, register for a course or event, or contact us. This may include:

• Names
• Phone numbers
• Email addresses
• Contact preferences

We do not process any special personal data (sensitive information).

Automatically collected information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including IP address, browser type, device data, operating system and information about how you use our website. This information is necessary for the security and operation of our services.

2. Why do we process your data?

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Providing our services (courses, events, lectures).
• Answering questions and providing support
• Sending administrative information
• Processing and managing your registrations and payments
• Protecting vital interests.

3. Legal grounds (AVG).

We process your personal data only when we have a valid legal basis for doing so:

• Consent: When you have given us consent for a specific purpose. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
• Performance of a contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of our services to you.
• Legal obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
• Vital interests: When processing is necessary to protect vital interests.

4. With whom do we share your data?

We may share your data with the following categories of service providers:

• Cloud computing services (hosting).
• Payment processors (Stripe, Plug&Pay)
• CRM systems (HubSpot)
• Email marketing services
• Analytics services (Google Analytics)

We have processor agreements with all of our service providers. They are not allowed to use your data for their own purposes.

5. Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information. Please see our Cookie Statement for more details.

6. International Transfer.

Our servers are located in Ireland and the United States (via HubSpot). We have appropriate safeguards in place, including the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your personal data when transferred outside the EEA.

7. Retention period

We will not retain your personal data for longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Security

We have taken appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Minors

We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 16 without the consent of a parent or guardian.

10. Your Rights

Under the AVG, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data.
• Right to rectification of incorrect data
• Right to erasure ("right to oblivion")
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@tm.nl.

11. Changes

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated date at the top.

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