Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: September 7, 2026

The Last Cookie Morsel Bakery, LLC, operates this website.  Throughout the site, the terms (“we,” “us,” and “our”) refer to The Last Cookie Morsel Bakery, LLC.  This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from www.tlcmbakery.com (the “Site”). This policy applies to information collected through the Service and through any other interactions that expressly link to this policy. It does not apply to third-party websites, services, or content that we do not control.

Information We Collect:

We collect information in two ways: data you provide directly to us and data collected automatically through technology.

Information You Provide:

• Account & Order Information: Name, email address, shipping address, billing address, and payment details when you purchase cookies or create an account.
• Communication Data: Name, email address, and message content when you fill out our contact forms, sign up for our newsletter, or leave a product review.

Information Collected Automatically:

When you use the Service, we collect information automatically, Account & Order Information: Name, email address, shipping address, billing address, and payment details when you purchase cookies or create an account.

Information from Third Parties:

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers to help run our site:

• Analytics Providers: Services like Google Analytics to measure site traffic and performance.
• Payment Processors: Secure third-party gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to handle payment data securely.
• Shipping Carriers: Delivery services (e.g., USPS, FedEx, UPS) to deliver your cookie orders.

These service providers only receive the information necessary to fulfill their specific functions and are obligated to protect your data.

How We Use Information:

We process your data for the following purposes:

• Fulfilling Orders: To process payments, ship cookie orders, and send transactional updates.
• Improving Our Website: To evaluate site traffic patterns and optimize our user experience using analytics. 
• Marketing Communications: To send promotional offers and recipes (only with your explicit opt-in consent). 
• Customer Support: To respond to your questions and inquiries.

We do not share information except as described in this policy or as otherwise disclosed at the time of collection.

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your cart items, analyze site traffic, and support marketing efforts.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality, such as keeping track of the items in your shopping cart and facilitating secure login. 
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by gathering aggregated, anonymous performance metrics (e.g., via Google Analytics). 
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language choices or saved delivery settings. 
• Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. 
• How to Manage Cookies: You can control or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact the performance and functionality of our online store. 

Data Retention:

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

Data Security:

While no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security, we employ commercial security measures, including SSL encryption, to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. 

User Privacy Rights:

You may have the following privacy rights in Ohio: 

• https://ohiohouse.gov/members/c-allison-russo/news/rep-russo-introduces-the-ohio-privacy-act-143067 

Children’s Privacy:

Our website is intended for users aged 18 and older.  Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately to have it removed at tlcmbakery@gmail.com.

Third-Party Links and Services:

Our website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, applications, or services. Those third parties may collect, use, or share information under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, content, or security.

Updates to This Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when the latest revision took effect.

Contact Information:

If you have questions, concerns, or privacy requests, please contact us at:

• The Last Cookie Morsel Bakery, LLC
• Email: tlcmbakery@gmail.com

Consent and Acknowledgment:

Where consent is required, we will request it in the manner required by applicable law. [If appropriate: By using tlcmbakery@gmail.com, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.]