Privacy Policy

Website: www.thethirstylearner.com
Operated by: Lisa Stubbs (“The Thirsty Learner”, “we”, “us”, “our”)

1. Introduction

The Thirsty Learner is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal data you provide when you visit our website or book a class.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

The Thirsty Learner is operated by Lisa Stubbs in the United Kingdom.
Our website provides information about weekly adult art classes and allows visitors to sign up and pay for a term at a time.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
📧 Email: hello@thethirstylearner.com

3. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us directly when you:

• Sign up for a class or term

• Complete a contact form

• Communicate with us by email or phone

• Use our website (via cookies and analytics)

This may include:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing address

• Payment reference (no card details are stored)

We also collect limited technical information automatically through Google Analytics, such as your IP address, browser type, device, and pages visited. This helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve our services.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Manage class bookings and payments

• Communicate with you about your booking

• Respond to enquiries sent via the contact form

• Improve our website and services using analytics

• Comply with legal and financial obligations

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Payments

Payments for art classes are made securely via Tide, our business banking provider.
When you make a payment, your transaction details are processed by Tide or your chosen bank.
The Thirsty Learner does not directly collect or store card details.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us analyse traffic and improve the website’s performance.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to share this data.

For more information about how Google uses data, visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

7. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Your information is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

• Object to or restrict processing of your data

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been misused

For more information, visit: www.ico.org.uk

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites such as Tide or social media platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites, and you should review their privacy policies when visiting them.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
📧 Email: hello@thethirstylearner.com
📍 Location: United Kingdom