Effective January 1, 2020,
Reviewed January 2021, 2022
Updated August 2024
Reviewed January 2025
Revised and updated January 12, 2026
Your privacy matters here.
I collect only the information I need to run my business and support homeschool families, things like your name, email address, and purchase history. I do not sell your personal information. Ever.
Some information is handled by trusted third-party services like Kit for email, PayPal and Stripe for payments, and WordPress for hosting and site analytics. These companies have their own privacy policies, which are linked below.
You can unsubscribe from emails anytime, request access to your data, or ask for your information to be deleted. If you’re in the U.S., California, or the EU, you have additional rights that I honor fully.
If you ever have questions, just reach out. I believe transparency builds trust, and you deserve to feel confident being here.
About Us:
Happy HiveHomeschooling is a website/blog/shop designed to provide information about educating children to the best of your ability in a fun and engaging manner. This website is for classroom teachers, and parents. The information and products (both free and paid) provided on this website allow the user (that’s you, reading this) to engage in the act of teaching or learning themselves through fun, quirky random holidays.
Happy Hive Homeschooling values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, shared, and protected when you visit or interact with happyhivehomeschooling.com.
For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Happy Hive Homeschooling,” “we,” “us,” and “I” refer to Christy Gandara, owner and operator of happyhivehomeschooling.com.
This Privacy Policy applies when you:
- Visit the website
- Subscribe to email communications
- Download free resources
- Purchase digital products or services
- Otherwise interact with Happy Hive Homeschooling
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Happy Hive Homeschooling.
Information we collect:
Personal Information You Provide
We may collect the following information when you voluntarily provide it:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Mailing address, optional
- Phone number, optional
- Birth date, optional
Payment Information
When you make a purchase, payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors such as PayPal or Stripe. Happy Hive Homeschooling does not store or have access to your full payment details.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring websites or search terms
- Downloads, clicks, and video views
This data is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use the site and to improve content and services.
How we use the information collected:
Information collected is used to:
- Provide and deliver digital products and services
- Send newsletters, updates, and educational content
- Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
- Improve website content, offerings, and user experience
- Analyze site traffic and engagement
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Email communications sent through Kit include an unsubscribe link, allowing you to opt out at any time.
Mailing addresses and phone numbers are only used if voluntarily provided and for purposes such as local classes, announcements, or business communications.
Sharing of Information
Happy Hive Homeschooling does not sell personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers solely for business operations, including:
- Email marketing services
- Payment processing
- Website hosting and analytics
These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies through WordPress, Jetpack, and other plugins to support functionality and gather analytics data.
Cookies help:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze site traffic
- Improve performance and content
You may disable cookies through your browser settings or manage preferences through the cookie banner displayed on your first visit. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. In most cases, personal data is retained for up to five years unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Children’s Privacy
Happy Hive Homeschooling does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so it can be promptly deleted.
Your Rights Under GDPR (European Union)
If you reside in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:
- Access to your personal information
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority
The legal basis for processing personal data includes consent, fulfillment of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate business interests.
For GDPR purposes, Christy Gandara is the data controller.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have the right to:
- Request disclosure of personal information collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Receive equal service and pricing without discrimination
Happy Hive Homeschooling does not sell or share personal information as defined under California law. Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
Third-Party Privacy Policies
You can review the privacy practices of our service providers here:
- Kit (ConvertKit)
- WordPress
- Automattic
- PayPal
- Stripe
- CusRev
Each provider maintains its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Email: happy hivehomeschooling @ gmail .com
Location: California, United States
Helpful Third Party Privacy Policies:
The Privacy Policy for CONVERT KIT as a company can be found HERE
The Privacy Policy for WORDPRESS can be found HERE.
The Privacy Policy for AUTOMATIC can be found HERE.
The Privacy Policy for PAYPAL can be found HERE.
The Privacy Policy for CUSREV can be found HERE.
I hope this page has been helpful and makes you feel comfortable and confident visiting Happy Hive Homeschooling!
