Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 4, 2027


Pohoiki Ashram (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or submit information through forms on the site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you submit forms on the website, including the Plan Your Visit form.


This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Travel location

  • Preferred visit dates

  • Length of stay

  • Number of visitors

  • Messages or information you choose to provide

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide.


2. How We Use Your Information

The information you provide may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Coordinate visits to the ashram

  • Communicate with you about your request

  • Improve our website and visitor experience

  • Maintain basic records of visitor communications


We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.


3. Website Analytics and Cookies

Like most websites, our site may use basic technologies such as cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site.

These tools may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • Browser type

  • General geographic region


This information helps us improve the website but does not identify you personally.

You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.


4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Information may only be shared when necessary to:

  • respond to your requests

  • comply with legal obligations

  • protect the safety and integrity of Pohoiki Ashram and its visitors


5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information submitted through our website.

However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors submit information at their own discretion.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website may be accessed by individuals of all ages. However, personal information should only be submitted by adults or by a parent or guardian on behalf of a minor.

Parents or guardians are responsible for supervising minors who interact with the website.


7. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites for informational purposes.

Pohoiki Ashram is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.


8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:


Pohoiki Ashram

Hawaiʻi, United States

pohoikiashram (at) gmail (dot) com