Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Privacy Policy for Culinary Canvas ("we," "us," or "our"). This document outlines our commitment to protecting the privacy of our students, newsletter subscribers, and website visitors. It details what personal data we collect to provide our cooking classes and online content, how we use and protect that information, and your rights concerning your data. Your trust is a key ingredient in our community, and we handle your information with care and confidentiality.

2. Information We Collect

To provide our services and a seamless user experience, we collect the following types of information:

• Information You Provide to Us: When you book a class, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any dietary restrictions or allergies you choose to share. When you subscribe to our newsletter or use our contact form, we collect your name and email address.
• Payment Information: When you purchase a class, your payment is processed by our third-party payment processor (e.g., Stripe). We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.
• Information We Collect Automatically: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior through cookies and similar technologies to help us analyze site performance and improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively for legitimate purposes related to operating our cooking school.

• To Provide Our Services: We use your booking information to reserve your spot, send confirmation and reminder emails, and communicate any class-related updates. Information about allergies is used to ensure your safety during our classes.
• To Communicate With You: We use your contact information to respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.
• For Marketing and Promotions: With your explicit consent, we will use your email address to send you our newsletter, which includes recipes, news about upcoming classes, and special offers. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.
• To Improve Our Website: We use aggregated, anonymous data to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us enhance its functionality and user experience.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data is shared only under the following circumstances:

• With Third-Party Service Providers: We share information with trusted partners who help us operate our business, such as payment processors and email marketing services. These partners are legally bound to protect your data and only use it for the services they provide to us.
• For Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to a valid legal process to protect the rights, property, or safety of Culinary Canvas, our students, or the public.

5. Data Security

Protecting your information is a top priority. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including SSL/TLS encryption across our website and secure, access-controlled systems for storing data. Access to personal information is strictly limited to authorized personnel who require it to perform their duties.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to access, review, and request correction or deletion of your personal data that we hold. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request in a timely manner, subject to any legal or contractual restrictions.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please do not hesitate to reach out.