PRIVACY POLICY

Gold Leaf Pastry Shop ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, shop in-store, or interact with our services.

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Information We Collect
 

• Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, and payment details.
   

• Usage Data: We may automatically collect information about your interaction with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed, and referring website.
   

• Cookies: Our website may use "cookies" to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site and personalize your experience.
   

How We Use Your Information
 

• Order Fulfillment: To process and complete orders, including sending order confirmations and updates.
   

• Customer Service: To respond to your inquiries, manage your account, and provide support.
   

• Marketing: With your consent, we may send you promotional offers, newsletters, and updates about our products and services.
   

• Improvement of Services: To analyze and improve our website, products, and customer experience.
   

• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, and prevent fraud.
   

How We Share Your Information
 

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with payment processing, shipping, marketing, and website maintenance. These providers are obligated to protect your information.
   

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.
   

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
   

Your Rights and Choices
 

• Access and Update: You have the right to access and update your personal information by contacting us directly.
   

• Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us.
   

• Do Not Track: Our website does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals. However, you can manage cookies through your browser settings.
   

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
 

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received such information, we will delete it from our records.
 

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.