Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 3rd, 2024

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how The Pirate Candy Shop (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your information through our e-commerce website, based in Florida, USA. We comply with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR (for European users) and CCPA (for California residents), and other relevant data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: When you purchase, register, or contact us, we may collect your name, email, billing address, and payment details.

• Usage Data: Through Google Analytics 4 (GA4), we collect usage data such as your IP address, device information, and browsing activity on our website.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience and gather data. This includes:

• Analytics Cookies: Used to track visitor behavior on our site via GA4. These help us understand user interactions and improve our services.

• Functional Cookies: Essential for site functionality, such as remembering your cart.

• Third-Party Cookies: Used for marketing purposes, including tracking how you navigate and interact with our site.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:

• Process orders and provide customer support.

• Improve website performance through GA4 insights.

• Conduct marketing and promotional activities.

5. Data Sharing

We may share data with third-party service providers for operational purposes (e.g., payment processors). We do not sell your personal data.

6. Your Rights

• GDPR Users: If you are in the EU, you have rights to access, rectify, or delete your personal data.

• CCPA Users: California residents can request information about data collection and opt out of the sale of personal data.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this policy, contact us at info@thepiratecandyshop.com