Privacy Policy

Coastal Cottage Gourmet
Effective Date: January 1, 2024

At Coastal Cottage Gourmet, discretion, integrity, and trust are as essential to our brand as craftsmanship and flavor. We are committed to protecting your personal information with the same care and intention we bring to every handcrafted creation.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you engage with our website, place an order, or partner with us for your event.

A Commitment to Purposeful Data Use

We collect only the information necessary to provide an exceptional client experience. This may include:

• Name and contact information

• Billing and delivery address

• Event details and customization preferences

• Secure payment information (processed by trusted third parties)

• Communications you voluntarily provide

Your information is processed exclusively for Coastal Cottage Gourmet’s internal business purposes in support of your requested services. We do not collect information beyond what is necessary to serve you with excellence.

No Data Sales. No Spam. Ever.

Your privacy is not a commodity.

• We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

• We do not share your information for third-party marketing.

• We do not send unsolicited promotional communications.

Any communication you receive from us is directly related to your inquiry, order, membership, or services you have intentionally requested.

Secure Payment Processing

All invoices are generated through secure systems including QuickBooks and Square. Payments are processed through encrypted, industry-compliant payment gateways.

We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. Your financial information is protected through the security standards maintained by our trusted payment partners.

Information Protection & Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

While no digital system is completely immune to risk, we maintain security practices consistent with responsible small-business operations and industry standards.

Your Rights & Control

You retain control over your personal information. Upon written request, you may:

• Request access to the information we maintain about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and accounting obligations

• Withdraw consent to communications

All privacy-related requests may be directed to:
admin@coastalcottagegourmet.com

We respond thoughtfully and promptly to all legitimate inquiries.

Legal Compliance

We may disclose personal information only if required to do so by law, legal process, or governmental authority. Any such disclosure will be limited to what is legally necessary.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including payment platforms and social media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external entities. We encourage reviewing their policies independently.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age.

Policy Updates

We may refine this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational updates or regulatory changes. The most current version will always be available on our website.

Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Coastal Cottage Gourmet
Email: admin@coastalcottagegourmet.com