Effective Date: January 19, 2026
Cottage Charm Bakery is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy and Cookie Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website http://www.cottagecharmbakery.com, place orders, or interact with us. Our website is hosted on WordPress.com, and any data related to website usage (e.g., IP addresses, browser types, device information, pages visited) is collected and managed by WordPress.com, not by Cottage Charm Bakery. For details on such data, please review the WordPress.com Privacy Policy and WordPress.com Cookie Policy. By using our website, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information you directly provide to us:
- Order Information: When you place an order online or by phone, we collect your name, email address, phone number, billing address and/or shipping address (for mail delivery within Georgia).
- Subscriber Information: If you subscribe to our updates (e.g., newsletter), we collect your name and email address, as provided.
- Basic Analytics: We access limited, anonymized data provided by WordPress.com, such as the total number of website visits, and what country the the ip address is located. For instance it will show a total of 50 visitors that day and highlight the countries those visitors are from with no personal information available to Cottage Charm Bakery.
- Payment Information: Credit card or other payment details are processed securely through our third-party payment processor. We do not store or have direct access to your payment information.
- Cookies: Cookies and tracking technologies are managed by WordPress.com (see Section 4).
We do not collect or have access to IP addresses, browser types, or device information, as these are handled exclusively by WordPress.com.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and fulfill orders.
- Communicate order confirmations, updates, and delivery details.
- Manage subscriptions and send promotional emails or updates (only with your explicit consent).
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
- Review anonymized analytics (e.g., total website visits) to enhance our website and services.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share it only with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties, such as our payment processor and shipping services, to process orders and deliver within the state of Georgia.
- WordPress.com: As our website host, WordPress.com collects and processes website usage data, as outlined in the WordPress.com Privacy Policy.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or legal process.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website, hosted on WordPress.com, uses cookies and similar technologies managed by WordPress.com to ensure proper functionality. These may include:
- Essential Cookies: For website operations, such as order processing and cart management.
- Analytics Cookies: For anonymized data collection (e.g., via WordPress.com analytics) to monitor site performance.
- Functional Cookies: To store preferences, such as login details.
Cottage Charm Bakery does not directly manage or access these cookies. For details on cookies and how they are used, please review the WordPress.com Cookie Policy. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures, including encrypted data transmission (e.g., SSL) and secure third-party payment processing, to protect the information you provide. However, no online system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. For data managed by WordPress.com, refer to the WordPress.com Privacy Policy.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information (e.g., order or subscriber details).
- Opt out of marketing communications.
- Request information about how your data is used.
To exercise these rights, contact Cottage Charm Bakery or WordPress.com, refer to the WordPress.com Privacy Policy. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, per applicable laws.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites (e.g., payment processors, social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will be available on our website’s Privacy Policy page with an updated effective date. Please check our Privacy Policy page regularly and review the WordPress.com Privacy Policy and WordPress.com Cookie Policy for additional details on data handled by WordPress.com.
10. Contact
For information about website usage data (e.g., IP addresses, browser types, device information, pages visited) or cookies managed by our website host, please refer to the WordPress.com Privacy Policy and WordPress.com Cookie Policy.
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