Effective Date: 11 September 2025
Pastry Mind (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our readers and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website. By accessing or using www.pastrymind.com, you agree to the practices described herein.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a. Personal Information
Information you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
- Name, email address, or contact details submitted through forms, comments, or newsletter sign-ups.
b. Non-Personal Information
Information automatically collected through your interaction with our website, including:
- Browser type, device information, IP address, operating system, and referring website.
- Website usage data such as pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
c. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies and tracking tools to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and optimize performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve website functionality and user experience.
- To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and deliver requested services.
- To send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (if you have opted in).
- To analyze site traffic, trends, and reader engagement.
- To maintain website security and prevent fraudulent activities.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or opt-in to communications.
- Legitimate Interest: To maintain, improve, and secure our website.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties. However, we may share information in the following cases:
- With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting, newsletter services) strictly for operational purposes.
- If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of Pastry Mind, our readers, or the public.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
Pastry Mind does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected without parental consent, we will take steps to remove it promptly.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to or restrict certain data processing activities.
- Withdraw consent for communications at any time.
Requests regarding your data may be submitted to: admin@pastrymind.com.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: admin@pastrymind.com