Effective Date: July 7, 2026

At Garcia Candies & Snacks, Inc., we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our online store, or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you. This includes:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, billing address, shipping address, email address, phone number, and account passwords.
• Commercial Information: Records of products purchased, cart items, purchase history, and wholesale inquiry details.
• Financial Information: Payment card numbers and billing details (Note: All payments are processed securely through encrypted third-party payment gateways; we do not store your raw credit card information on our servers).
• Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our website via cookies and tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services, including:

• Processing, fulfilling, and shipping your retail and wholesale orders.
• Managing your account and providing customer support.
• Sending order confirmations, shipping updates, and administrative messages.
• With your consent, sending promotional marketing, newsletters, and exclusive offers about our traditional candies and snacks.
• Optimizing website performance, security, and user experience.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share your data with trusted service providers who help us run our business, such as:

• Payment Processors: To securely handle credit card and digital wallet transactions.
• Shipping & Freight Carriers: To generate labels, manage transit, and deliver your packages.
• E-commerce & Hosting Platforms: To maintain our online storefront and databases.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of our company, our customers, or the public.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your shopping experience (for example, keeping items in your shopping cart). You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that some features of our online store may not function properly as a result.

5. Data Security

We implement a variety of industry-standard security measures—including SSL encryption—to maintain the safety of your personal information when you place an order or enter your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of the information we hold about you. You can also opt-out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our newsletters.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website form or email us at our dedicated support address.