Information We Collect

When you reach out to us for corporate flower arrangements or gift services, we gather details you choose to share. This may include your name, company name, email address, phone number, delivery addresses, and specific floral requirements. We also collect payment information when placing orders, though it is processed securely through our payment partners.

For our corporate clients, we may obtain additional business details such as company registration data, preferred delivery timings, and budget considerations. This helps us tailor our service to suit your business needs.

Our site automatically gathers certain technical data when you visit. This includes your IP address, browser type, device details, and how you navigate our site. We use this information to enhance site performance and understand how clients discover our services.

How We Use Your Information

We primarily use your personal information to fulfill flower orders and deliver excellent customer support. This includes processing orders, coordinating deliveries, sending order confirmations, and following up to ensure your satisfaction.

• Processing and fulfilling your flower orders and gift arrangements
• Communicating about order status and delivery timing
• Providing customer support and addressing your inquiries
• Improving our services based on your feedback and preferences
• Sending relevant service updates (with your consent)
• Maintaining records for business and legal compliance

We also use aggregated, non-personal data to understand market trends and refine our operations. For example, we might review which types of arrangements are most popular in different seasons to better plan inventory.

With your explicit permission, we may send information about seasonal offerings, special promotions, or new services that could interest your organization. You can opt out of these messages anytime by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Your data stays within our business ecosystem and is shared only when necessary to provide our services or to comply with legal requirements.

We collaborate with trusted service providers who assist in delivering our services. This includes payment processors, delivery partners, and flower suppliers. These partners are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the services they provide to us.

We may disclose your information if required by United Kingdom law, court orders, or government regulations. This includes compliance with GST regulations, business licensing requirements, and other legal obligations applicable to our operations in London and across United Kingdom.

Data Security and Protection

We treat data security seriously and implement multiple layers of protection. Our systems employ encryption for sensitive data transmission, secure servers for data storage, and regular security updates to guard against threats.

Physical security measures safeguard our office systems, and access to personal information is limited to employees who need it to perform their duties. Our team receives ongoing training on privacy practices and data handling procedures.

Payment details are processed through secure, encrypted systems that meet industry standards. We do not store full credit card numbers on our systems—this information is handled by certified payment processors specializing in secure financial transactions.

While we implement strong security measures, no system is entirely risk-free. We continuously monitor and update our security practices to address evolving threats and maintain high protection standards.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information. You can request to view what we hold, ask us to correct inaccurate data, or request deletion of your data when legally permissible.

• Access your personal information and understand how we use it
• Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information
• Ask us to delete your personal information (subject to business and legal requirements)
• Opt out of marketing communications while continuing to receive service-related messages
• Request information about how your data has been shared
• File complaints about our privacy practices

We keep your information only as long as necessary for business purposes and legal requirements. Order records are typically retained for accounting and warranty purposes, while marketing preferences are kept until you ask us to remove them.

When we no longer need your information, we securely delete or anonymize it. Some information may be retained longer if required by United Kingdom business laws or for legitimate business interests like preventing fraud.

Cookies and Website Technology

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to help us understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that remember your preferences and enable certain website features.

Essential cookies are necessary for proper website functioning – they enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are automatically enabled when you use our site.

We employ analytics cookies to learn how visitors interact with our site. This helps us identify popular content, optimize page performance, and improve user experience. This information is collected in aggregate form and does not identify individual users.

You can adjust cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect some features and your overall browsing experience.

Business Transfers and Changes

If BeaconLanternHarbor undergoes significant business changes such as mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We would notify you of such changes and ensure your data remains protected under privacy standards consistent with this policy.

In the unlikely event that we cease operations, we would ensure your personal information is either securely transferred to a successor business (with appropriate privacy protections) or securely deleted according to data protection best practices.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When substantial changes occur, we will inform you by email or by posting a notice on our website before the changes take effect.

Minor updates for clarity or administrative adjustments may be made without prior notice. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for businesses and adult consumers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from someone under 18, we will promptly remove that information from our systems.

Parents or guardians who believe we may have collected information from their child can contact us using the details below, and we will address the matter promptly.

International Data Considerations

Our main operations are based in United Kingdom, and data is stored and processed within United Kingdom jurisdiction. However, some of our service providers may process data internationally. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information per applicable privacy laws.

We comply with United Kingdom data protection laws and regulations, including those related to business operations, financial transactions, and handling customer data. Our practices align with evolving privacy standards in United Kingdom's digital economy.