Privacy policy.
Privacy Policy for Belfast Cookery School
Effective Date: 29th May, 2025
At Belfast Cookery School, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, including our booking system, which is powered by Squarespace and Bookeo.
By using our website and booking services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy. Please read it carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in various ways when you visit our website and interact with our services. This information helps us improve your experience and process bookings effectively.
a) Squarespace Data Collection
When you visit our website hosted by Squarespace, we may collect:
Information about your browser, device, and network
Web pages you visited before arriving at our site
IP address and timestamp data
User interactions on the website, such as clicks, page views, searches, and scrolling
We use this data for website analytics, improving our services, and understanding traffic patterns. Squarespace may also collect and process this data to improve its platform and services.
b) Bookeo Data Collection
If you use our Bookeo booking system to register for classes or events, we collect personal information to process your booking:
Your name, email address, phone number, and billing details
Payment information (which is securely processed by Bookeo’s payment gateway and is not stored on our systems)
Your booking preferences and class details
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies (such as tracking pixels) to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and administer the site. Cookies collect information such as browser type, device information, and website usage. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. Use of Your Information
We use the information we collect in several ways:
To process and confirm your bookings
To respond to inquiries and customer support requests
For site analytics and performance monitoring to improve our content and user experience
To send transactional emails related to bookings and events (e.g., confirmation emails)
To send promotional emails (if you have opted in) about our classes, offers, or updates. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and will not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers in the following cases:
Squarespace: For hosting and analytics purposes, where your data is processed to provide website services.
Bookeo: For processing bookings and payments securely. Bookeo’s payment gateway may store your payment details (not directly on our systems) for transaction purposes only.
Third-Party Service Providers: We may also share your data with partners who assist with operations, such as email marketing tools, payment processors, and analytics providers.
We may disclose your personal information if required by law, for example, to comply with a legal request or if necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
4. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable steps to ensure the security of your personal information. Our service providers, including Bookeo, use encryption technologies to protect your payment details during transmission. While we strive to protect your information, please note that no method of data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal information we hold about you. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at the provided email address.
Additionally, if you wish to opt-out of marketing emails, you can do so at any time by following the instructions at the bottom of any promotional email we send.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not under our control. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to periodically review this page for any updates.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: info@belfastcookeryschool.com
Belfast Cookery School 53-54 Castle Street, Belfast, BT1 1GH
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