['Privacy Policy\n\nAt Hearthstone Culinary Ltd, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This privacy policy outlines how our online platform collects, uses, and safeguards your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.\n\nInformation We Collect \nWe may collect the following types of personal information when you use our site or services: \n- Contact details such as name, postal address, phone number, and email address. \n- Payment information related to purchases or bookings. \n- Usage data including IP address, browser type, and interaction with our online cooking classes, recipe development services, workshops, and blog content. \n- Health and dietary information voluntarily provided for nutritional consultations or workshop participation. \n\nHow We Use Your Information \nYour personal data is utilized to: \n- Provide, manage, and improve our services including online classes, workshops, and recipe content. \n- Process payments and deliver customer support. \n- Communicate important updates, changes to services, or policy notices. \n- Personalize your experience and tailor content to your preferences. \n- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or unauthorized use. \n\nData Sharing and Disclosure \nWe do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our online platform, processing payments, or delivering content. These partners are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for specified purposes. In cases required by law or legal process, we may disclose personal data to appropriate authorities.\n\nData Retention \nWe retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, or to comply with legal requirements. When no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.\n\nYour Rights Under GDPR \nYou have certain rights regarding your personal data including the right to: \n- Access and obtain a copy of your data. \n- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information. \n- Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and contractual restrictions. \n- Object to or restrict processing of your data. \n- Withdraw consent where processing is based on it, without affecting the lawfulness of past processing. \n- Data portability, enabling you to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format. \n\nTo exercise these rights or for any privacy-related concerns, please contact us at our company address below.\n\nSecurity Measures \nWe implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure servers, encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.\n\nCookies and Tracking Technologies \nOur online platform may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and provide relevant content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.\n\nChildren’s Privacy \nOur services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below this age. If we become aware that personal data of a child under 16 has been collected without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.\n\nChanges to This Privacy Policy \nWe may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated via our site or other appropriate means.\n\nContact Information \nIf you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact: \n\nHearthstone Culinary Ltd \n42 Roseberry Avenue, Suite 3B \nManchester, Greater Manchester, M14 6NP \nUnited Kingdom \n\nPhone: +44 161 555 8392\n\nThank you for trusting Hearthstone Culinary Ltd to support your culinary education and healthy eating journey. We are dedicated to respecting and protecting your privacy.', 0.0013596, 'gpt-4.1-mini']