Dutchbites, LLC
Effective Date: September 11, 2025
Last Updated: September 11, 2025
Introduction
Dutchbites, LLC (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Dutchbites”) 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 or make purchases from our online store specializing in gourmet foods.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Billing and shipping addresses
- Payment information (processed securely through Square)
- Order history and preferences
- Account credentials if you create an account
- Communications with our customer service team
- Product reviews and feedback
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser information
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information solely for our own commercial purposes, including:
- Processing and fulfilling your orders
- Managing customer accounts and preferences
- Providing customer service and support
- Sending order confirmations, shipping notifications, and delivery updates
- Communicating about our products, promotions, and company news (with your consent)
- Improving our products, services, and website functionality
- Analyzing customer trends and shopping behaviors
- Preventing fraud and ensuring website security
- Complying with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Third-Party Service Providers
We share your information only with Square, our ecommerce and payment processing platform, to:
- Process payments securely
- Manage our online store functionality
- Handle order fulfillment logistics
Square maintains its own privacy practices and security standards for payment processing. We encourage you to review Square’s privacy policy for information about their data handling practices.
No Other Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with any other third parties for their marketing or commercial purposes. Your information is used exclusively by Dutchbites for our own business operations.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
- Secure payment processing through Square’s PCI-compliant systems
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and shopping cart contents
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Improve website functionality and user experience
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Control cookie preferences through your browser
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
- Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Dutchbites, LLC
Email: info@dutchbites.net
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all information collected by Dutchbites, LLC.