Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 24, 2025
Introduction
Little Ladybug Bakes (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.littleladybugbakes.com] and use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Order Information: Delivery preferences, special dietary requirements, and order history
- Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address (processed securely through our payment processor)
- Account Information: Username, password, and profile preferences if you create an account
- Communications: Messages you send us through contact forms, email, or phone
Information Automatically Collected
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on our site, click patterns, and referral sources
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Process and fulfill your bakery orders
- Communicate with you about orders, promotions, and bakery updates
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Improve our website, products, and services
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
- Analyze website usage and optimize user experience
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our business (payment processors, delivery services, email marketing platforms)
- Business Partners: Local suppliers or delivery partners necessary to fulfill your orders
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Request data portability or restriction of processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- File complaints with data protection authorities
To exercise these rights, contact us at [privacy@littleladybugbakes.com].
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and shopping cart contents
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Enable social media features
You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with external services (such as social media platforms, Google Maps, or payment processors). This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, specifically in Arizona, where our bakery is located and our business operates. The United States may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Retention of Information
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Order information is typically retained for 3 years for business and tax purposes.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Little Ladybug Bakes
Email: privacy@littleladybugbakes.com