Effective Date: July 15, 2026
Plant-Based Haven ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information that applies to our website (https://plant-basedhaven.org) and our nutrition and cooking education programs.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, information collected automatically, and information from third-party sources.
A. Information You Provide
Account and Registration Information: When you register for classes (e.g., 21-Day Kickstart, Food for Life), we collect your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Donation Information: If you make a donation, we collect your billing information, including credit card details (processed securely via third-party processors) and donation history.
Communications: If you contact us directly or sign up for our newsletter, we collect your contact information and the content of your messages.
Health-Related Information (Optional): In certain classes, you may voluntarily share dietary preferences or health goals to personalize your experience.
B. Information Collected Automatically
Log Data: We collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information to improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including to:
Provide, maintain, and improve our educational programs and website.
Process transactions and send related information, including confirmations and receipts.
Send technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages.
Communicate with you about programs, services, offers, and events.
Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our services.
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information as follows:
Service Providers: With vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (e.g., payment processors like Stripe, email services like Mailchimp).
Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Non-Profit Reporting: We may share aggregated, non-identifiable data with grantors or partners to demonstrate the impact of our programs.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no internet transmission is ever fully secure or error-free.
5. Your Choices and Rights
Communication Preferences: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails.
Cookie Control: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies.
6. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date."
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: info@plant-basedhaven.org Address: [Insert Physical Address if applicable]