Last updated: July 12, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Cookierista, LLC (“Cookierista,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you interact with any Cookierista property, including:

• cookierista.com
• cookieristashop.com
• Any other website, mobile experience, or digital service that links to this Policy (“Sites”).

By visiting any Site or using our services (“Services”), you agree to the practices described below.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

We collect personal information you provide when you express interest in our products or services, make a purchase, register for a class or event, or contact us for customer support. This may include:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, billing and shipping address, and contact preferences.
• Payment Information: Payment details processed securely by third-party providers such as Payhip and Stripe (see their privacy policies).
• Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, usage patterns (e.g., pages visited, time spent, referring URLs), and location (via IP tracking, if enabled).

This data helps us protect our websites from security threats, improve user experience, optimize content, analyze site usage for marketing and analytics, and prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information. You can disable location tracking and cookies via your device or browser settings.

2. How Do We Use Your Information?

We use your information to:

• Provide and deliver products and services (e.g., order fulfillment, event registration).
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
• Send important administrative updates (e.g., policy changes, service updates).
• Process payments securely.
• Send marketing and promotional communications (with opt-out options).
• Prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data only when legally allowed, including:

• When you have given explicit consent.
• When it is necessary to fulfill a purchase or agreement.
• When it is in our legitimate interests (e.g., marketing, analytics, or security).
• When required to comply with law enforcement or tax authorities.
• When necessary to protect users from harm (e.g., fraud prevention).

4. When & With Whom Do We Share Your Information?

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Payment Processors: Such as Payhip and Stripe for secure transactions.
• Marketing and Analytics Tools: Such as Google Analytics or email marketing providers for website optimization and promotions.
• Law Enforcement or Legal Authorities: If required by court order, subpoena, or legal compliance.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale of assets, or acquisition.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to:

• Improve website functionality.
• Analyze visitor behavior for marketing insights.
• Provide personalized advertising.

You can manage cookie settings via your browser or opt-out options (e.g., the Google Analytics Opt-Out).

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for business, tax, or legal purposes:

• Active Accounts: Retained until a user requests deletion.
• Completed Purchases: Stored for financial records and fraud prevention (typically seven years).
• Marketing Data: Retained unless a user unsubscribes.

Once retention periods expire, data is deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmissions.
• Secure payment gateways for transactions.
• Access controls and authentication to prevent unauthorized use.

No system is 100% secure, so we encourage you to use strong passwords and report any suspicious activity.

8. Minors & Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from users under 18 years old. If we discover unauthorized collection, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians may request deletion by contacting Cookierista@gmail.com.

9. Your Privacy Rights

For U.S. Residents (Including Florida):

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Opt out of marketing communications.

For EU/UK Residents (GDPR Compliance):

You have the right to:

• Request data access and portability.
• Withdraw consent at any time.
• Object to processing for marketing purposes.

For California Residents (CPRA/CCPA Compliance):

You have the right to:

• Request that we do not sell your data (we do not sell personal data).
• Request deletion or correction of your data.

To exercise your rights, contact us at Cookierista@gmail.com.

10. Do-Not-Track (DNT) & Opt-Out Options

Most browsers allow Do-Not-Track (DNT) signals. We do not currently respond to DNT due to lack of industry standards. You can opt out of Google Analytics here.

11. Florida & U.S. Specific Disclosures

Cookierista, LLC complies with all applicable U.S. federal and Florida state privacy laws, including:

• Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA).
• CAN-SPAM Act.
• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Any disputes will be governed by Florida law and adjudicated in Orange County, FL, unless otherwise required by law.

12. Policy Updates & Changes

We may update this policy as needed for compliance. Changes will be posted with a new date at the top of this page. We encourage users to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Information

Questions? Contact us at Cookierista@gmail.com

Cookierista, LLC

Orlando, FL 32828, United States

By using our Sites or Services after the “Last Updated” date, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.