Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Meet the Vegans

1. Introduction

  • Purpose: This policy outlines how Meet the Vegans protects the privacy of its members. We are committed to securing your personal information and maintaining your trust.
  • Scope: Applicable to all members, including free and paid subscribers, and visitors to our website.

2. Data Controller

  • Identity: Meet the Vegans, Wicklow, Ireland.
  • Contact: tech@meetthevegans.com 

3. Personal Data Collection

  • Types of Data Collected: We collect names, email addresses, payment information (for paid members), and any personal data shared on your profile or in course interactions.
  • Method of Collection: Data is collected via account registration, course enrollment, member interactions, and payment processing for premium memberships.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Consent: Your data is processed based on your consent provided at registration and when upgrading to a paid membership.
  • Contractual Necessity: For paid members, processing is also based on the necessity to fulfill our contractual obligations to you.

5. Purpose of Data Processing

  • Services Provision: Your data is used to provide educational services, member communication, platform personalization, and to facilitate community interaction.
  • Improvement and Analytics: We analyze data to enhance our courses, content, and overall member experience.

6. Data Sharing and Transfer

  • Third-Party Sharing: We share data with third-party service providers for hosting, payment processing, and analytics. These providers are GDPR-compliant.
  • No Unnecessary Disclosure: Personal data is not sold or shared beyond what is necessary to provide our services.

7. Member Rights under GDPR

  • Access and Control: You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Instructions for exercising these rights are available in your account settings.
  • Data Portability: Upon request, we will provide your data in a portable format.

8. Data Security

  • Security Measures: We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure servers.
  • Breach Notification: In the unlikely event of a data breach, affected members will be notified as required by law.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Usage: Cookies are used for platform functionality, preferences, and to understand how our services are used.
  • Consent and Opt-Out: Members can consent to or opt out of non-essential cookies through their browser settings.

10. Data Retention

  • Retention Period: Data is retained as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping and legal purposes.

11. Policy Updates

  • Notification: Members will be informed of significant policy changes via email or platform notifications.

12. Contact and Complaints

  • Queries: For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at tech@meetthevegan.com.
  • Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

13. Additional Information

  • Vegan Ethical Commitment: We align our data practices with vegan ethics, prioritizing transparency and responsibility.

14. Governing Law

  • Jurisdiction: This policy is governed by General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)