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Your privacy
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Welcome to The Designer's Blueprint, a division of Happy Place Interiors, Inc. I am committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use, share, and secure this information when you engage in our digital courses, 1-1 coaching services, and live group meetings.

By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

Information Collected

  1. Contact Details

    • Name (first and last)

    • Email address

    • Phone number (if required for coaching sessions or support)
       

  2. Account and Profile Information

    • Usernames or login credentials to access course materials

    • Profile details (e.g., profile photo, bio, if optionally provided)
       

  3. Payment Information

    • Credit card or other payment details: Collected through our secure third-party payment processor. We do not store or control these details directly unless you expressly consent and we provide direct payment handling.

    • Billing address (if required for payment processing)
       

  4. Course and Coaching Data

    • Records of course modules accessed, progress through the curriculum, and assessment results

    • Notes or files you upload or share during 1-1 coaching or group sessions
       

  5. Live Group Meetings and 1-1 Coaching Sessions

    • Audio, Video, or Chat Recordings: If group sessions or coaching sessions are recorded, we will inform you at the start of the session. These recordings may capture your voice, image, name (if displayed), and any chat messages you submit.

    • Scheduling Information: Appointments for 1-1 coaching sessions, including calendar data and time zones.
       

  6. Automatically Collected Data (if applicable)

    • Usage and Analytics: IP address, device information, browser type, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other related usage statistics.

    • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site performance, and personalize content (subject to your consent, where required by law).

Purpose of Data Collection

  1. Service Delivery

    • To create and manage your account

    • To provide access to course materials

    • To schedule and deliver 1-1 coaching sessions and live group meetings
       

  2. Payment Processing and Billing

    • To process payments for digital courses, coaching sessions, and related services

    • To issue invoices and manage billing records
       

  3. Communication and Support

    • To respond to inquiries, technical issues, or feedback

    • To send administrative or service-related messages (e.g., session reminders, updates about new course content)
       

  4. Service Optimization

    • To understand how users interact with our courses and identify areas for improvement

    • To customize and enhance course materials, coaching strategies, and user experience
       

  5. Recording and Playback (where applicable)

    • To allow participants to access recorded sessions for study or review purposes, if such recordings are part of the service and done with consent
       

  6. Legal and Compliance

    • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

    • To enforce our agreements and protect our legal rights

How Your Information is Used and Shared

  1. Internal Use

    • We use your personal information to provide and improve our services, maintain functionality, and deliver a personalized experience.
       

  2. Third-Party Service Providers

    • Payment Processors: We share necessary payment details with reputable third-party payment providers to process transactions securely.

    • Email and Communication Platforms: We may use external platforms to send emails, newsletters, or notifications.

    • Hosting and Analytics: We use third-party hosting services and analytics tools to manage our website and understand user behavior.
       

  3. Course and Coaching Platforms

    • If we use third-party platforms to host our courses or conduct coaching sessions (e.g., learning management systems, video conferencing software), relevant personal information (e.g., username, email, session details) may be shared with these providers.
       

  4. Recorded Sessions and Group Participation

    • If group or 1-1 sessions are recorded, they may be shared with other enrolled participants (in the case of group sessions), or stored for replay access. We will always obtain participant consent or provide proper notice for any recordings.
       

  5. Legal or Regulatory Requirements

    • We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests from authorities, or protect our rights in accordance with applicable laws.
       

  6. No Sale of Personal Data

    • We do not sell, rent, or exchange your personal information to third parties for marketing or other purposes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

  • Secure Storage: Personal data is stored in secure databases with limited access granted only to authorized personnel.

  • Encryption: We use encryption protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS) for data transmitted online (where applicable).

  • Password Protection: We enforce strong passwords and encourage you to maintain secure login credentials.

  • Access Controls: Only employees with a legitimate business need can access personal information.

  • Regular Reviews: We periodically review and update our security measures to stay in line with industry standards.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When it is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize the data.

Your Rights Regarding Personal Data

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

  1. Access Your Data

    • Request information about the personal data we hold about you.
       

  2. Correct Inaccuracies

    • Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
       

  3. Request Deletion

    • Request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer needed for the purpose it was collected, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
       

  4. Restrict Processing

    • Ask us to limit the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as if you dispute the accuracy of the data.
       

  5. Object to Processing

    • Object to our processing of your personal information if it impacts your fundamental rights and freedoms.
       

  6. Withdraw Consent

    • If our processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time without affecting the legality of prior processing.
       

  7. Exercising These Rights

    • To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below. We will handle your request in accordance with applicable laws.

Children’s Privacy

Our courses and coaching services are not directed toward children under the age of [13/16, depending on jurisdiction], and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover that a child’s personal information has been obtained, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy indicates when it was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.

Contact 

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact me at:
 

​melanie@happyplaceinteriors.com
612-460-7881

Disclaimer
This Privacy Policy is intended to provide general information and may not include all provisions required by law in every jurisdiction. It is not intended as legal advice. You should seek professional legal counsel to ensure this Policy meets all relevant legal requirements in your area.

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