Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how The Culinary Crafts Academy (operated by Magnus Whitmore) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, seasonsartisanschool.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal and anonymous information through standard web technologies. We do not collect names, email addresses, or any other personally identifiable information through registration or forms, as our website does not require user accounts or submissions.
The information collected includes:
- IP address and general location (country/region)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Information
The data we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To analyse traffic patterns and popular content
- To ensure the website functions correctly
We do not use this information to identify individuals, nor do we sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site usage.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Performance cookies: Used to collect anonymous statistics about site traffic
- Functionality cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our website.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help us understand website usage and deliver relevant content. These services may collect data independently under their own privacy policies.
Our website currently uses:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and measure engagement. Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information.
- Advertising networks: We may display ads through third-party ad networks, which may use cookies to serve interest-based content. These networks operate under their own privacy policies and are not controlled by us.
We do not have control over the data collection practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the data we collect. Our website is hosted on secure servers with standard security protocols. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right of access to your personal data
- The right to rectification of inaccurate data
- The right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
- The right not to be subject to automated decision-making
Since we do not collect personal data that can identify you directly, most of these rights do not apply. However, if you believe any information collected through cookies or analytics could be linked to you, or if you have concerns about your privacy, please contact us using the details below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store any personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your privacy, please contact us at:
Magnus Whitmore
1 Hardman Street, Manchester, M3 3EB, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 5 April 2024