Privacy Policy
We value your privacy. This policy explains how Harbor Meadow Almanac safeguards and handles your personal data.
Information We Collect
When you use Harbor Meadow Almanac's international cuisine creativity platform, we collect information to improve your learning experiences. This includes details you provide when you sign up, join courses, or reach out to our support team.
- Personal identifiers such as your name, email address, and contact details
- Your educational preferences and cooking proficiency levels
- Progress data from our creativity programs
- Correspondence with our support team
- Technical details about your device and browser to optimize the platform
We also collect anonymous usage analytics to understand how learners interact with our platform. This helps us improve course content and platform functionality without identifying individual users.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for purposes that directly enhance your learning on our platform, such as delivering educational content, monitoring your course progress, and offering tailored recommendations for skill growth.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Your information remains within our educational ecosystem and with trusted service providers who assist in running the platform.
Email communications include course updates, new program announcements, and educational resources related to international cuisine creativity. You can adjust these preferences or unsubscribe at any time through your account settings.
Data Storage and Security
We store your information on secure servers located in India, complying with local data protection regulations. Our technical team implements multiple layers of security including encryption, secure access controls, and regular security audits.
- SSL encryption for all data transmission between your device and our servers
- Regular backup procedures to prevent data loss
- Access controls limiting staff who can view personal information
- Annual security assessments by independent cybersecurity professionals
Despite these safeguards, no online system is completely risk-free. We commit to notifying affected users within 72 hours if a data breach occurs that could compromise personal information.
Your Rights and Choices
Under Indian data protection laws and international privacy standards, you have several rights regarding your personal information. You may request access to all data we hold about you, ask for corrections to any inaccurate data, or request deletion of your account and associated data.
To exercise these rights, contact our privacy team using the information provided below. We typically respond to data requests within 15 business days, though complex requests might take up to 30 days.
Deleting your account removes your profile, learning progress, and personal information from our active systems. However, we may retain anonymized usage data for platform improvement purposes.
Sharing and Disclosure
We disclose personal information only in specific circumstances that support your educational experience or comply with legal requirements. This includes trusted service providers who help us deliver course content, process payments, or maintain our technical infrastructure.
- Educational content delivery partners who provide specialized cooking instruction materials
- Payment processors for handling course enrollment fees
- Cloud hosting providers who maintain our platform infrastructure
- Legal authorities when required by Indian law or valid court orders
All third-party partners sign agreements requiring them to protect your information with the same standards we maintain. They can only use your data for the specific services they provide to us.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences. These small files help us recognize returning users and provide personalized content recommendations based on your interests in international cuisine.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies might limit some platform features. We use both session cookies that expire when you close your browser and persistent cookies that remember your preferences for future visits.
Children's Privacy
Harbor Meadow Almanac's educational programs are intended for learners aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that a child under 16 has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.
Parents or guardians who believe their child has shared information should contact our privacy team for help with account removal or data deletion.
Changes to This Policy
We periodically update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated by email and prominent notices on our website at least 30 days before they take effect.
Continued use of our platform after policy changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Privacy Questions or Concerns?
Contact our privacy team at [email protected]
Or write to us at: 15 Market Lane, London, SW3 2AZ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7946 0123
This privacy policy was last updated on February 20, 2024