Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 5, 2026
Plainbridge Candlecraft (“we”, “us”, “our”) provides candle-making courses. This policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our website and services.
1. Information we collect
- Account data: name, email, and password (hashed).
- Transactional data: course purchases and access logs.
- Support data: messages you send via our Contact form.
- Usage data: pages viewed, device, and approximate location (via IP), collected with consent.
- Cookies and localStorage data for preferences (e.g., theme, cookie consent, saved courses).
2. How we use information
- To provide and personalize your course experience.
- To process orders and provide receipts.
- To communicate about updates, policy changes, and support requests.
- To analyze performance and improve content.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal bases
Depending on your location, we rely on contract necessity, legitimate interests, and consent where required (e.g., analytics cookies).
4. Sharing
We do not sell personal data. We share data with service providers who assist with hosting, analytics, and communications, under contracts that require data protection.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
We use strictly necessary cookies and optional analytics cookies. You can manage preferences in the cookie banner. LocalStorage keys we use include: pb_theme, pb_cookie_consent, pb_fallows, and pb_cart.
6. Data retention
We retain data while your account is active and as needed to comply with our obligations and resolve disputes.
7. Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your data, and opt out of marketing emails. Contact: [email protected].
8. Security
We apply administrative, technical, and physical controls to protect data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
9. International transfers
Data may be processed in countries with different laws. We use appropriate safeguards where required.
10. Children
Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy. We will post changes here and update the “Last updated” date.
12. Contact
Plainbridge Candlecraft, +1 (415) 555-0147, [email protected].