Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 31, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how belvaxis (belvaxis Limited) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our sourdough baking classes, artisan starter workshops, and loaf shaping courses. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. We believe transparency in how we manage your information builds trust with our community of bakers and workshop participants.

Who We Are

We operate artisan sourdough baking classes and weekend workshops focused on teaching proper starter cultivation and loaf shaping techniques. As the data controller, we determine how and why your personal data is processed. We are based in Dublin, Ireland, and comply with Irish data protection regulations and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Information We Collect

We collect personal information in several ways:

Workshop Registrations: When you book our sourdough starter courses or weekend baking workshops, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and payment information.
Contact Forms: If you contact us with questions about our classes, we collect the information you provide, including your message and contact details.
Website Usage: We collect information about how you navigate our website, including pages visited, time spent, and device information.
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics about our website performance.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: We process data when you explicitly consent, such as subscribing to our newsletter or registering for workshops.
Contractual Necessity: We process data necessary to fulfill workshop bookings and deliver our baking classes.
Legitimate Interest: We process data to improve our services, respond to inquiries, and maintain the security of our website.
Legal Obligation: We may process data when required by Irish or EU law.

How We Use Your Information

Your personal data is used to provide and improve our sourdough baking workshops and related services. We use your information to confirm workshop bookings, send you course materials and updates about upcoming classes, respond to your inquiries about our artisan baking programs, process payments securely, and improve our website and workshop content based on usage patterns. We also use your data to comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse of our services.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for specific periods based on the type of data:

Workshop Registration Data: We retain booking information and participant records for up to 36 months after your last workshop attendance or registration, to maintain workshop history and facilitate repeat bookings.
Contact Form Messages: Inquiry messages are retained for up to 24 months after the final interaction to resolve follow-up questions about our courses.
Website Analytics and Cookie Data: Analytics data is retained for up to 14 months to track website performance and user behavior trends.
Server Logs: Technical server logs are retained for up to 12 months for security and troubleshooting purposes.
Payment Information: Payment records are retained for up to 7 years as required by Irish tax and accounting regulations.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and Irish data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your information.
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format for transfer to another service.
Right to Object: You can object to certain types of data processing, particularly marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies on our website to enhance your experience and gather analytics. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track how you use our website. We use essential cookies for website functionality, analytics cookies to understand visitor behavior and improve our sourdough workshop offerings, and marketing cookies to personalize content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. Our website uses secure encryption protocols (SSL/TLS) for transmitting sensitive information such as payment details. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We limit access to personal data to authorized personnel only and maintain security protocols to prevent unauthorized use.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, such as payment processors, email service providers, and analytics platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to use your data only for the purposes we specify and to maintain confidentiality. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

International Data Transfers

As we operate within the European Union, your personal data is generally processed and stored within the EU. If we transfer data outside the EU or EEA, we implement appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses to ensure your data remains protected under GDPR standards.

Children's Privacy

Our sourdough baking workshops are designed for adults and teenagers with parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age without parental consent. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete such data promptly. For participants aged 13-18, we require parental or guardian consent before processing their data.

Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data or believe we have violated your privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC), which is the independent authority responsible for data protection in Ireland. You can contact the DPC through their website or by post at their Dublin office. Filing a complaint with the DPC does not prevent you from seeking other legal remedies.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by sending you a direct notification. Your continued use of our website and services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your personal data, or if you wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +353 1 634 7829

Address: Grafton Street 28, Dublin, D01 F5P8, Ireland