Privacy Policy

Last updated: 31 July, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data I collect, why I collect these, how I use these, and the choices and rights you have regarding your information. For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Boating Botanist is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

1. Information collected

Depending on how you interact with Boating Botanist, the following may be collected:

Information you provide directly

• Your name

• Email address

• Billing address

• Country of residence

• Information relating to your workshop booking

• Any messages or enquiries you send me

Payment information

Payments are processed securely by Stripe. Boating Botanist does not receive or store your full payment card details.

Information collected automatically

When you visit this website, limited technical information may be collected, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Time zone

• Device information

• Some of the installed cookies on your device

Additionally, as you browse the site, information may be collected about the individual web pages or products you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the site, and how you interact with the site.

2. How your information is used

I use your personal data only where necessary to:

• process your workshop booking;

• send booking confirmations and workshop information;

• provide Zoom access details;

• communicate about changes or cancellations;

• respond to your enquiries;

• comply with legal and accounting obligations;

• improve my website and services;

• send newsletters or updates if you have chosen to receive them.

I will never sell your personal information.

3. My legal basis for processing

Under the GDPR, I process personal data on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Performance of a contract – to provide the workshop you have booked.

• Legal obligation – for example, keeping financial records for tax purposes.

• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve my business and communicate with participants.

• Consent – where required, such as for marketing emails or non-essential cookies.

You may withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

4. Sharing your information

I only share your personal information where necessary to operate my business. This may include trusted service providers such as:

• Stripe – to process payments.

• Zoom – to deliver live online workshops.

• My website hosting provider – to operate my website.

• My email service provider – to send booking confirmations, workshop information and, where you have subscribed, newsletters.

These providers process information on my behalf and are required to handle it securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

I do not sell your personal information or share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. How long your information is kept

I keep personal information only for as long as it is reasonably necessary to:

• provide my services;

• maintain business records;

• comply with legal and tax obligations;

• resolve disputes;

• protect my legal rights.

Accounting records may be retained for the period required under Dutch law. Marketing information will be retained until you unsubscribe or ask me to remove it.

6. Keeping your information secure

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure. While no online service can guarantee absolute security, I work with reputable service providers and follow good security practices.

7. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you may have the right to:

• access your personal information;

• correct inaccurate or incomplete information;

• request deletion of your data;

• restrict how your data is processed;

• object to certain types of processing;

• receive a copy of your data in a portable format where applicable;

• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact me at boatingbotanist@gmail.com.

8. Marketing communications

If you choose to subscribe to my newsletter or mailing list, I may occasionally send updates about future workshops, events or other news. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting me directly. I will not send marketing emails unless permitted by applicable law.

9. Links to other websites

This website contains links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by Boating Botanist. Please be aware that I am not responsible for other websites or third parties' privacy practices. I encourage you to be aware when you leave this website and read the privacy statements of each website that may collect personal information.

Additionally, please note that your information might be transferred outside of Europe when placing a booking through this website.

10. Cookies

This website may use cookies to help it function properly and to understand how visitors use the site. Where required by law, you will be asked for your consent before non-essential cookies are placed on your device.

11. Legal disclosure

Information collected, used or received may be disclosed if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when Boating Botanist believes in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect my rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

12. Changes to this privacy policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my services or legal obligations. The most recent version will always be published on my website.

Contact

If you would like to contact me to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact me concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may send an email to: boatingbotanist@gmail.com.