Privacy Policy for

The Five Forks Bakery

Effective Date: 1/1/2021

At The Five Forks, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use any of our online services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and shipping address. This information is collected when you make a purchase, subscribe to our newsletter, or fill out a contact form.
- Payment Information: When you place an order, we collect payment details (e.g., credit card number), which are processed securely through a third-party payment processor.
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and actions taken. This helps us improve your experience and the functionality of the site.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect your use of the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:
- To process your orders and provide you with the products and services you request.
- To send you order confirmations and other essential communications regarding your purchases/orders.
- To improve the functionality of our website and personalize your experience.
- To send you promotional emails or newsletters, if you have opted in to receive them.
- To respond to customer inquiries or provide support.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take your privacy seriously and implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. Your payment information is processed through secure, third-party services and is not stored on our servers.
- While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, please be aware that no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers for the following purposes:
- Payment Processing: To process payments securely via third-party providers.
- Analytics: To gather website usage data and improve site functionality.
These third parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and only use it for the services they provide to us.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:
- Access and Update Your Information: You can access and update your personal details by contacting us or using the account settings on our website.
- Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: If you no longer wish to receive promotional emails or newsletters, you can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in the email or contacting us directly.
- Request Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, though please note that we may need to retain some information for legal or accounting purposes.

6. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

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