Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://pastryisart.com.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it:

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Contact forms

When you fill out a contact form on our website, we collect the data you provide, such as your name, email address, and any message or inquiry you submit. This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiries or providing you with the requested service.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Analytics

We use third-party analytics tools to help us measure traffic and usage trends for our website. These tools collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, including web pages you visit, your browser add-ons, and other information that assists us in improving our website. We may collect and use this analytics information together with your personal data to build a broader profile of our individual users so that we can serve you better.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties unless we provide you with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when its release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Your contact information

Any contact information you provide, such as email addresses or phone numbers, will be used solely for the purpose of responding to inquiries or providing services as requested. We do not use your contact information for unsolicited marketing unless you have explicitly opted in.

Additional information

From time to time, we may update our privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We recommend checking this section periodically for updates.

How we protect your data

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems and are required to keep the information confidential. 

What data breach procedures we have in place

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users via email within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. We will also take steps to mitigate the breach and prevent any future occurrences.

What third parties we receive data from

We may receive data from third-party partners such as analytics providers or advertising networks. This data is used to enhance the user experience on our website and tailor content to user preferences.

What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data

We may use user data to create profiles for targeted advertising or content recommendations. This is done to enhance the user experience and provide content that is relevant to individual user preferences.

Industry regulatory disclosure requirements

We adhere to all industry regulatory disclosure requirements as mandated by local, state, and federal laws. Any changes to these requirements will be reflected in updates to our privacy policy.

SMS Terms & Conditions

1- SMS Consent Communication:

The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2- Types of SMS Communications:

• If you have consented to receive text messages from Pastry Is Art, you may receive messages related to the following (
• Appointment reminders
• Follow-up messages
• Billing inquiries
• Promotions or offers (if applicable)

Example: "Hello, this is a pickup reminder for your order at our bakery. It will be ready at 10 am on Monday, March 25. Reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging at any time."

3- Message Frequency:

Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. You may receive 1 to 5 SMS messages per week related to orders.

4- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:

Standard message and data rates may apply, depending on the carrier's pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
 

5- Opt-In Method:

Opt-in to receive SMS messages from Pastry is Art can be done in the following ways:

• Verbally, during a conversation

We ask them: "Do you consent to receive SMS from Pastry is Art? Reply STOP to opt-out; Reply HELP for support; Message & data rates may apply; Messaging frequency may vary. Visit [privacy policy URL] to see our privacy policy and [Terms URL] for our Terms of Service."

• By submitting an online form

We have an SMS consent in our contact form  https://www.pastryisart.com/contact read as: 

By checking this box, I consent to receive Conversational SMS from Pastry is Art. Reply STOP to opt-out; Reply HELP for support; Message & data rates may apply; Messaging frequency may vary. Visit  https://www.pastryisart.com/privacy-policy  to see our privacy policy and Terms & Conditions.

SMS opt-in or phone numbers collected for SMS purposes are not being shared with any third party or affiliate company for marketing purposes.

6- Opt-Out Method:

Opting out of receiving SMS messages can be done at any time by replying "STOP" to any SMS message received. Alternatively, direct contact can be made to request removal from the messaging list.

7- Help:

For any issues, reply with the keyword HELP. Alternatively, help can be obtained directly from us  here.

Additional Options:

If SMS messages are not desired, the SMS consent box on forms can be left unchecked.

8- Standard Messaging Disclosures:

• Message and data rates may apply.
• Opt out at any time by texting "STOP."
• For assistance, text "HELP" or visit our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions pages.
• Message frequency may vary