Introduction Welcome to The Apple Gal Candy Company, an online gourmet caramel apple store and an extension of our physical store in Tyler, Texas. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and handle personal information obtained through our website.

Information Collection and Use At The Apple Gal Candy Company, we collect personal information including your name, email address, credit card details, physical address, and browsing data. This information is gathered via cookies and forms submitted on our website. The primary purposes of collecting this data are to process and fulfill orders, provide customer service, and conduct website analytics.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our website employs cookies, which are set up by our website host. These cookies assist in monitoring our inventory, marketing effectively to our target audience, and understanding our customers' preferences. Users can manage their cookie preferences through their web browser settings.

Data Sharing and Disclosure We prioritize your privacy and ensure that your data is collected solely for our internal purposes. We do not sell your data to third parties. Any data sharing will be strictly for operational purposes, such as with our website host Squarespace and payment processor Stripe.

Data Security We take the security of your personal information seriously. Our website host, Squarespace, and our payment processor, Stripe, employ robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or breaches.

User Rights and Choices You have rights regarding the management of your personal data. These include the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Please contact us directly if you wish to exercise these rights.

Children’s Privacy Our services do not target and are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age threshold.

Changes to the Privacy Policy We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information For any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at theapplegalcandyco@gmail.com.