Privacy Policy - mkttrailsidebakery.com

Who We Are

Effective Date: June 7, 2025
Website: mkttrailsidebakery.com
Business Name: MKT Trailside Bakery
Business Address: St. Charles, MO, 63303
Email: info@mkttrailsidebakery.com

Introduction

MKT Trailside Bakery (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you visit or interact with our website, purchase our products, or otherwise engage with us.

Who This Policy Applies To

This Privacy Policy applies to visitors, customers, and users of our website, including those from the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA).

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

Information You Provide to Us
- Contact details (e.g., name, email address, shipping address, phone number)
- Order and payment information (processed securely by third-party processors)
- Account details (if you create an account with us)
- Communications (emails or messages you send us)
Automatically Collected Data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device identifiers
- Pages visited and usage data (via cookies and analytics)

Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Contractual necessity: To fulfill orders and deliver products
Legitimate interest: To improve our website, prevent fraud, and manage customer relationships
Consent: For email marketing and non-essential cookies
Legal obligation: For compliance with tax or other regulatory requirements

How We Use Your Personal Data

We may use your data for the following purposes:

Processing and fulfilling your orders
Communicating with you about your purchases or inquiries
Sending newsletters or promotional materials (with your consent)
Improving our website and customer experience
Complying with legal obligations

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Site functionality
Performance analytics
Remembering user preferences
Marketing (only with your explicit consent)

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or through the cookie consent banner.

Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third parties, including:

Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Shipping carriers
Website hosting and analytics providers (e.g., WordPress, Google Analytics)
Legal and regulatory authorities (if required)

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and comply with GDPR when applicable.

International Data Transfers

If you are located in the EU/EEA, your data may be transferred outside the region (e.g., to the U.S.). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

To fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
As required by law (e.g., tax or accounting requirements)
Until you withdraw your consent (for email marketing)

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are an EU/EEA resident, you have the following rights:

Right to access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold
Right to rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing (including direct marketing)
Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@mkttrailsidebakery.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and products are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children without verified parental consent.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, and restricted access controls.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Email: info@mkttrailsidebakery.com

California Privacy Notice (For California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This section supplements the information in our main Privacy Policy and applies solely to individuals who reside in the State of California.

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

Category	Example	Collected
Identifiers	Name, email, IP address, shipping address	Yes
Customer Records	Billing/shipping details	Yes
Commercial Information	Purchase history	Yes
Internet/Network Activity	Browsing history, interactions with our site	Yes
Geolocation Data	IP-based general location	Yes
Inferences	Preferences based on interactions	Yes
Sensitive Personal Info	Payment card data (processed securely by third party)	No (we do not store this)

We do not sell or share your personal information for monetary value.

Your California Privacy Rights

Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell
Delete personal information we hold about you (with some legal exceptions)
Correct inaccurate personal information
Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell or share data for cross-context behavioral advertising)
Limit the use/disclosure of sensitive personal information (not applicable, as we do not process this in a way that requires this right)
Not be discriminated against for exercising any of these rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

You or your authorized agent may submit a verifiable consumer request by:

Emailing us at: info@mkttrailsidebakery.com

Please include your full name, the nature of your request, and any information we need to verify your identity (we will not use it for any other purpose).

We will confirm receipt of your request within 10 business days and respond within 45 calendar days as required by law.

Notice of Financial Incentives

We may occasionally offer promotional discounts or loyalty rewards. Participation is voluntary and may involve the collection of basic contact information (e.g., email address). We do not assign a monetary value to personal data and calculate incentives based on the value of the offer provided, not the data itself.