Privacy Policy
Effective date: April 1, 2026
Who we are
HonestBegin Floristry provides online and in-person education for florists. You can reach us at [email protected] or +1 (415) 555-0147.
Information we collect
- Account and contact details you provide (name, email, phone).
- Course and purchase data (selected courses, progress, preferences).
- Device and usage data (browser type, pages viewed, approximate location).
- Cookies and similar technologies used to remember preferences and measure performance.
How we use information
- To deliver courses, support, and account features.
- To process orders and send purchase confirmations.
- To improve course content and site performance.
- To communicate service updates and important notices.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
Legal bases for processing
Depending on your region, we rely on consent, contract performance, legitimate interests (such as improving services and ensuring security), and legal compliance.
Sharing and disclosure
We do not sell personal data. We may share limited data with trusted processors to operate the service (e.g., payment, analytics) under data protection agreements. We may disclose data to comply with law or protect our rights.
Cookies and tracking
We use necessary cookies for security and core functionality, preference cookies to remember your settings, and performance cookies to understand aggregated usage. You can manage cookies in your browser and in our footer banner.
Data retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described above or as required by law. We apply retention schedules to regularly review and safely delete data that is no longer required.
Your choices and rights
- Access, correct, or delete your information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
- Request data portability in a structured, commonly used format.
Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data. No method is 100% secure, but we strive to continuously improve our controls.
International transfers
If data is transferred across borders, we implement appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent measures required by applicable law.
Children’s privacy
Our courses are intended for individuals 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you believe a child provided data, contact us for deletion.
Contact and complaints
For privacy questions or requests, email [email protected]. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices. We will post a revised date and, when appropriate, provide notice of significant updates.