Effective Date: 20 July, 2023

At 2 Hungry Birds, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and manage your data when you visit our website, 2hungrybirds.com, to explore recipes and purchase gourmet snacks from our online shop. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your data and how we handle it.

1. Information We Collect: a. Personal Information: When you interact with our website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, and phone number when you sign up for our newsletter or make a purchase from our online shop.

b. Payment Information: To process your orders, we collect payment details, including credit card information or other payment methods. However, we do not store or retain sensitive payment information, as it is securely processed by our third-party payment gateway.

c. Website Usage Data: We may collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and the pages you visit on our website. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, and improve the user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information: a. To Process Orders: We use your personal information to process and fulfill your orders, track deliveries, and handle customer service inquiries related to your purchases.

b. To Improve User Experience: The website usage data helps us understand how users interact with our website, allowing us to enhance our site’s functionality, content, and overall user experience.

c. To Send Notifications: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you updates, promotions, and other information about our recipes and gourmet snacks.

d. Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.

3. Data Sharing: a. Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, and delivering orders. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

b. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website if such a transfer occurs.

c. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from governmental authorities or other parties.

4. Data Security: We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Thus, while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and gather information about your preferences. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may impact your ability to access certain features of our website.

6. Children’s Privacy: Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us to have it removed.

7. Updates to the Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on our website with the effective date, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

8. Contact Us: If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at [email address].

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy, and you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.