At Bagel Destinations (bageldest.com), we value the privacy of our users and are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect and how we use and protect that data. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
Information We Collect
We may collect two types of information: personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information (non-PII).
PII: This may include your name, address, email address, and other details required for registration, commenting, or purchasing bagels from our partners. If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you, such as your mailing address, phone number, or details about the bagels you’re interested in.
Non-PII: This information does not identify you personally. It includes your browser type, IP address, referral source, length of visit, and pages visited. We gather this information to better understand user behavior on our site and improve our content and services.
How We Collect Information
We may collect information through various means, including:
- Direct input: Users provide their information during registration, commenting, purchasing bagels, or contacting us.
- Automatic collection: We use cookies, web beacons, and third-party cookies to gather technical information about your interaction with bageldest.com.
Use of Information
The information we collect is used for a variety of purposes, such as:
- Providing and improving our products and services: We use customer data to personalize your experience and enhance the content, features, and functionalities of our website.
- Communicating with users: We may contact you to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, or notify about updated products, services, and promotions.
- Advertising and partnerships: We may share your information with our affiliates, partners, or advertising clients to provide you with relevant offers, promotions, or opportunities.
Sharing of Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- Affiliates, partners, and service providers: We may share your information with entities that provide services on our behalf, such as providing customer service, conducting surveys, or processing transactions.
- Legal obligations and protection: We may share your information when required by law or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights and interests or those of our users.
Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
Cookies and Web Beacons
We use cookies and web beacons on our website to facilitate user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our service. Cookies are small files that store information on your computer or device. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but please be aware that this may impact your ability to enjoy certain features on bageldest.com.
Security Measures
We take appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include the encryption of data and regular security audits.
Third-Party Advertisers
This website may contain links to other sites or display advertisements from third parties. Please note that these third parties have their privacy policies, which differ from ours. We encourage you to review those policies to understand how your information is being handled.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or use personal information from children without verifiable parental consent.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes to the policy, we will notify users through our website or via email.