Effective Date: 10/1/2024

Parks Pastries & Catering (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with us online, or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing and shipping address

• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

b. Non-Personal Information

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site)

c. Information You Provide

• Details you share when submitting inquiries or signing up for our newsletter.

• Preferences or special instructions when placing orders.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

• Processing and fulfilling orders.

• Communicating with you regarding orders, inquiries, and updates.

• Sending promotional materials, newsletters, or offers (with your consent).

• Improving our website, services, and customer experience.

• Ensuring website security and preventing fraudulent activities.

• Conducting surveys or gathering feedback to enhance our offerings.

• Complying with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: To third-party vendors who assist us with payment processing, shipping, marketing, or other business operations.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale, or other transfer of assets.

• Consent: With your explicit consent, for any specific purpose not covered in this policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website performance, and deliver personalized content.

• Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve website functionality.

• Analytics: Tools like Google Analytics may track visitor behavior for website optimization.

• Third-Party Advertising: We may partner with advertising networks that use cookies to display targeted ads based on your browsing history.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and restricted access. These measures include:

• Regular security audits.

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for online transactions.

• Limiting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.

While we strive to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to take precautions, such as using strong passwords and avoiding sharing sensitive information online.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

• Correction: Request updates or corrections to your information.

• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or business requirements.

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, electronic format.

• Restriction: Request to limit the processing of your data under certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, as required by applicable laws.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies. These links are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us to have it removed. Parents or guardians may also contact us to review or delete any personal data collected from a child.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Substantive changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Parks Pastries & Catering
[708-221-6360
support[at]parkspastries.com

For privacy-related inquiries, please include “Privacy Inquiry” in the subject line of your email.