Privacy Policy

Kitaro’s Breath Rituals Academy Last updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kitaro’s Breath Rituals Academy ("we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

This website is operated by Kitaro Waga, based in Switzerland. As such, this policy is governed by the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nDSG) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

If you have any questions, please contact us at: kitaro@kitarowaga.com

2. What Data We Collect

2.1 Account & Newsletter Registration

When you sign up for our community, courses, or newsletter, we collect:

  • First name and last name

  • Email address

  • Any profile information you voluntarily provide

2.2 Payment Information

When you purchase a course or membership, we collect:

  • Billing name and address

  • Payment card details

Payment data is processed securely by Stripe and is never stored on our servers. We only retain a transaction reference and purchase history.

2.3 Usage & Analytics Data

We collect anonymised data about how visitors interact with our website and community platform, including:

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Device type, browser, and operating system

  • Referring URLs and traffic sources

2.4 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for:

  • Essential site functionality

  • Analytics (understanding how our content is used)

  • Marketing and retargeting (via Meta Pixel)

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via our cookie banner or your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Purpose Legal Basis Delivering courses, membership access, and community features Performance of contract Sending newsletters and educational content (BreathNotes) — you can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email Consent / Legitimate interest Processing payments and preventing fraud Legal obligation / Contract Analysing website traffic to improve our content Legitimate interest Retargeting and advertising via Meta Pixel Consent Responding to enquiries and customer support Legitimate interest

4. Third-Party Services

We work with the following third-party processors. Each has their own privacy policy which we encourage you to review:

  • Circle.so – Community platform hosting our courses and membership. circle.so/privacy

  • Kit (formerly ConvertKit) – Email marketing platform used to send newsletters and automated sequences. Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link; you can opt out at any time.

  • Stripe – Payment processing. stripe.com/privacy

  • Google Analytics / YouTube – Website analytics and video hosting. Data may be processed in the US. policies.google.com/privacy

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram) – We use the Meta Pixel on our website to measure ad performance and retarget visitors, and Meta Instant Forms to collect lead information directly within Facebook and Instagram ads. Data collected via Instant Forms is subject to Meta's privacy policy as well as this one. facebook.com/privacy/policy

Where these services involve data transfers outside Switzerland or the EU, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions).

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Account data: For the duration of your membership, plus up to 3 years after termination.

  • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe, plus a reasonable period for compliance purposes.

  • Payment records: 10 years, as required by Swiss accounting law.

  • Analytics data: As configured in the respective tool (typically 14–26 months).

6. Your Rights

Under Swiss and EU law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Delete your data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to legal retention obligations

  • Restrict or object to certain types of processing

  • Data portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

  • Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: kitaro@kitarowaga.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) in Switzerland, or your local data protection authority if you are located in the EU.

7. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These include encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and the use of reputable, security-certified third-party processors.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong password and to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised access to your account.

8. Children's Privacy

Breath Rituals Academy is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 16. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new version on this page with an updated date and, where appropriate, by email. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Kitaro Waga Breath Rituals Academy Switzerland Email: kitaro@kitarowaga.com

This policy was last reviewed in May 2026.