Effective Date: December 1, 2024

At Hospitality Emporium, we prioritize the privacy and protection of our customers' personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://www.hospitalityemporium.com, and interact with our services. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at Contact@HospitalityEmporium.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information to improve your experience and provide you with the best service possible. The types of information we collect include:

• Personal Information: When you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us, we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address, and payment details. This information is necessary for processing orders, communicating with you, and providing customer support.
• Non-Personal Information: We collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing history. This information is used for site analytics and to improve your experience.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us personalize content, remember your preferences, and improve site performance. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide you with a seamless and secure online shopping experience. Specifically, we use your information to:

• Process Orders: To fulfill your orders and provide customer service, including shipping, billing, and transaction processing.
• Improve Our Services: To understand how you use our website and to improve our products, services, and overall user experience.
• Personalization: To tailor content and advertisements to your interests, enhancing your shopping experience.
• Communication: To communicate with you regarding your orders, customer support inquiries, and promotional offers. We may send you marketing emails with your consent.
• Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and ensure the security of our website and transactions.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We use a combination of technical, administrative, and physical measures to safeguard your information, including:

• Encryption: We employ secure socket layer (SSL) technology to encrypt sensitive data, such as payment information, during transmission.
• Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, and we maintain strict procedures to ensure its protection.
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits to monitor and update our security practices.

While we take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and provide services to you, such as:

• Payment Processors: To process payments and fulfill transactions.
• Shipping Partners: To deliver your orders.
• Marketing and Analytics Providers: To improve our marketing efforts and understand customer behavior.

We require all third parties to protect your data in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy. We do not share your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Hospitality Emporium uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to:

• Remember Your Preferences: Customize your shopping experience based on your past visits.
• Track Site Usage: Gather information about how visitors use our site to improve functionality and content.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact your ability to fully experience all features of our website.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data under applicable data protection laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights may include:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold.
• Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your personal data to another organization or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information]. We will respond to your request within the time frame required by applicable law.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or by posting a notice on our website. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you need assistance with your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Hospitality Emporium
Email: Contact@HospitalityEmporium.com
Phone: 1-888-554-6559 or (360) 224-5956
Address: #617-1685 H St. Blaine WA 98230, USA