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)