PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 02/21/2025

At African Palate, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, make a purchase, or contact us, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and shipping details when you place an order or sign up for updates.
Payment Information: When making a purchase, payment details are processed securely by third-party payment providers; we do not store this information.
Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referral sources.
Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance website functionality and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To process and fulfill orders
To communicate with you about promotions, events, and updates
To enhance user experience and improve our website’s performance
To analyze website traffic and trends for better service optimization
To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity

3. How We Protect Your Data

We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Our website uses encryption and secure servers to keep your information safe. However, while we strive to protect your data, no internet-based service is completely secure.

4. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

Service providers: Payment processors, delivery partners, and marketing tools that assist in running our services.
Legal authorities: If required to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Access and request a copy of your personal data
Request corrections or updates to your information
Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies to personalize your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect website functionality.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: African Palate
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