Privacy Policy

Plainbloom Cardworks (“we”, “us”, “our”) provides online courses in card‑making. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. If you have questions, contact [email protected].

Information We Collect

• Account details such as name and email when you sign up.
• Purchase records including course IDs and amounts. We do not store full payment card numbers.
• Communications you send via our contact form.
• Usage data such as pages visited and device type in aggregate form.
• Local features like cart and follows are stored in your browser’s localStorage on your device.

How We Use Information

• Provide and improve course content and site features.
• Process purchases and send transactional emails.
• Respond to your requests and support inquiries.
• Protect the service, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

Cookies and Local Storage

We use essential cookies and localStorage for preferences, theme, cart, and follows. We do not use third‑party ad tracking. You can clear cookies in your browser to remove this data.

Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We may share limited information with service providers who help us operate the site (e.g., payment processors, email providers) under confidentiality agreements and only for the services they provide.

International Transfers

Your information may be processed outside your country. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as contractual clauses.

Data Retention

We retain account and purchase information for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter for legal and operational purposes.

Your Rights

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• File a complaint with a supervisory authority in your region.

Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. No method is perfectly secure, but we work to continuously improve our protections.

Children’s Privacy

Our courses are intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a new effective date.

Contact

For privacy questions, email [email protected] or write to: Privacy, Plainbloom Cardworks.