Privacy policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Monina Artisan Bakes ("we", "our", or "us") operates this store and website. As a registered Cottage Food Operation in the State of Georgia, we are committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with our handcrafted alfajores. This policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information.

1. Personal Information We Collect

To provide our services, we collect:

  • Contact Details: Name, billing address, local delivery address, phone number, and email address.

  • Transaction Information: Items purchased, payment confirmation, and delivery/pickup preferences.

  • Communications: Information provided when you contact us via email or social media.

2. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your information to:

  • Fulfill Orders: Process payments and arrange for personal delivery or local pickup in the Savannah/Pooler area.

  • Compliance: Maintain records required by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) for Cottage Food operators.

  • Communication: Update you on your order status or respond to inquiries.

3. Personal Information Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:

  • Shopify: To power our online store.

  • Payment Processors: To securely handle your transactions.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by the GDA or Georgia law to verify our Cottage Food sales records.

4. Relationship with Shopify

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc. They provide us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our alfajores to you. Your data is stored through Shopify’s data storage and databases. For more details, you may read Shopify’s Privacy Policy.

5. Security and Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill your orders and comply with Georgia's record-keeping requirements for home-based food businesses. While we follow industry standards to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.

7. Children's Data

Our Services are not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

8. Contact Information

For questions about our privacy practices or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

  • Email: moninaartisanbakes@gmail.com

  • Address: 18 Palladian Way, Pooler, GA, 31322, US.

  • Phone: 912-800-3618