Privacy Policy – DhyanMeinoud.com (GDPR – EU)
Effective date: 7 jan 2026
At DhyanMeinoud.com, your privacy is respected and protected. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit this website, register for retreats or online programs, purchase tickets via Hipsy, or participate in coaching sessions or Zoom-based activities.
We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
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1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
Dhyan Meinoud
Website: https://dhyanmeinoud.com
Email: info@stilteweekend.com
Address: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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2. Personal Data We Collect
Depending on how you interact with the website or services, we may collect:
• Identity & contact data
Name, email address, phone number, and any information you voluntarily provide via contact forms or registrations.
• Booking & participation data
Information related to retreat registrations, online programs, coaching sessions, and event participation.
• Payment-related data
Payments and ticket sales are processed securely via Hipsy. DhyanMeinoud.com does not store full payment or credit card details.
• Online session data
Participation in online programs conducted via Zoom (such as name, email address, and session presence).
• Technical & usage data
IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and similar analytical data.
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3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following GDPR legal grounds:
• Consent – when you sign up for newsletters, online programs, or communication.
• Contractual necessity – to deliver retreats, coaching, or online programs you have registered for.
• Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws (e.g. tax or accounting requirements).
• Legitimate interest – to improve services, communication, and website functionality, without overriding your rights.
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4. Purpose of Processing
We may share personal data only with trusted third-party service providers who support our services, including:
• Hipsy – for event registration and ticket payments
• Zoom – for online meditation programs and coaching sessions
• Laposta – for newsletter distribution and email communication
• Website hosting & email services – for website functionality and communication
All third parties act as data processors and operate under GDPR-compliant data processing agreements.
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5. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
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6. Third Parties & Data Processors
We only share personal data with trusted third-party service providers who support our services, including:
• Hipsy – for event registration and ticket payments
• Zoom – for online meditation programs and coaching sessions
• Website hosting & email services – for site functionality and communication
All third parties act as data processors and process data under GDPR-compliant agreements.
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7. International Data Transfers
Some service providers (such as Zoom) may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
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8. Cookies
DhyanMeinoud.com uses cookies to improve website functionality and user experience.
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via your browser settings or the website’s cookie banner. Disabling cookies may limit certain website features.
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9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us via the details listed above.
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10. Complaints
If you believe your personal data is not being handled in accordance with GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (in the Netherlands: Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
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11. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. While we take security seriously, no digital system can be guaranteed to be fully secure.
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12. Third-Party Links
This website may include links to external websites. DhyanMeinoud.com is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
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13. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with an updated effective date.