Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 30 July 2025
1 Who We Are
Yummy Book Covers is a trading name of Bee Creative Design Ltd.
Registered address: 526 Victoria Street, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand.
Email: privacy@yummybookcovers.com
For the purposes of the EU / UK GDPR, California CPRA, and other applicable laws, we are the “data controller” for information collected on this website.
2 What Data We Collect & Why
| Category | Examples | Purpose | Legal basis* |
| Contact details | Name, email, project brief, country | Respond to enquiries, send quotes, provide services | Contract / Legitimate Interest |
| Order & billing | Invoice address, PayPal / Stripe transaction ID | Process payments, bookkeeping | Contract / Legal Obligation |
| Analytics | IP address, device type, pages visited, time on site (via Google Analytics 4) | Understand site performance, improve UX | Legitimate Interest |
| Session replay | Clicks, scroll, anonymised recordings (via Microsoft Clarity) | UI/UX optimisation | Legitimate Interest |
| Chat transcripts | Messages you send via Zapier Interfaces Chatbot | Answer questions, provide support | Contract / Legitimate Interest |
| Marketing opt-in | Email address (newsletter sign-up) | Send tips, offers, new premade releases | Consent |
| Cookies & similar tech | GA4, Clarity, chat widget cookies | See Cookie Notice | Consent / Legitimate Interest |
*GDPR Art 6.1
3 How Long We Keep It
| Data | Retention |
| Contact / project enquiries | 24 months after last contact |
| Client files & invoices | 7 years (tax law) |
| GA4 analytics | 14 months (Google-default) |
| Clarity session replays | 13 months |
| Newsletter list | Until you unsubscribe |
| Chat transcripts | 12 months |
4 Who We Share It With
| Processor | Purpose | Safeguard |
| Google LLC – Analytics 4, Search Console | Site analytics | EU-US Data Privacy Framework & SCCs |
| Microsoft Corporation – Clarity | Session replay & heat-maps | SCCs |
| Zapier Inc. – Interfaces Chatbot | Chat hosting | SCCs |
| Mailerlite UAB (if you join our list) | Email marketing | GDPR-compliant, SCCs |
| Stripe, PayPal | Payment processing | PCI-DSS, SCCs |
| Web Hosting Ltd. | Website & file hosting | Server in United States with ISO 27001 |
We never sell or rent your personal data.
5 International Transfers
Some providers are in the United States. Transfers from the EU/UK are governed by:
- EU-US Data Privacy Framework (July 2023) or
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) + supplementary measures.
6 Your Rights
| Region | Your rights & how to exercise them |
| EU / UK GDPR | Access • Rectify • Erase • Restrict • Port • Object • Lodge complaint with your local DPA |
| California (CPRA) | Know • Delete • Correct • Opt-out of “sharing” • Non-discrimination |
| Canada (PIPEDA) & others | Similar rights; contact us |
Email privacy@yummybookcovers.com and we’ll respond within 30 days.
7 Cookie Notice
We use cookies to:
- make the site work (essential)
- analyse traffic (GA4)
- watch anonymised UX videos (Clarity)
- run live chat (Zapier)
Non-essential cookies are blocked until you choose “Accept” in our banner powered by CookieYes. Change preferences anytime via the floating “Cookie Settings” link.
8 Security
- TLS/SSL encryption
- Principle of least privilege on all SaaS tools
- 2-factor auth on admin accounts
- Daily on-site backups
9 Children
This site and our services are not directed to children under 16. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will delete it.
10 Changes to This Policy
We may update this notice to reflect legal or operational changes. Last update date appears at the top. Material changes will be announced via a banner or email (where possible).
11 Contact
Questions?
Email privacy@yummybookcovers.com or write to:
Yummy Book Covers / Bee Creative Design Ltd
526 Victoria Street
Hamilton 3204
New Zealand