Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register, make a purchase, or contact us, we may collect:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Shipping and billing addresses
• Payment information (processed securely through Square)
• Account credentials (encrypted passwords)
• Business name (if applicable for wholesale accounts)

Automatically Collected Information

• Device information and browser type
• IP address and location data
• Cookies and usage data
• Pages visited and time spent on our site

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process Orders: Complete purchases and arrange shipping
• Communicate: Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and respond to inquiries
• Improve Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Security: Prevent fraud and protect our users
• Marketing: Send promotional emails (with your consent, you can opt-out anytime)
• Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and resolve disputes

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:

• Firebase/Firestore: User accounts, orders, and cart data
• Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted at rest and in transit
• Password Security: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt
• SSL/TLS: All connections use secure HTTPS protocol
• Payment Security: Payment processing handled by Square (PCI DSS compliant)
• Access Control: Limited employee access to personal data

4. How We Share Your Information

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

• Service Providers: Square (payments), Easyship (shipping), email services
• Shipping Carriers: To deliver your orders
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@barigasnacks.com

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze site usage. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality
• Authentication: Keep you logged in
• Analytics: Understand how visitors use our site
• Preferences: Remember your settings and choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Firebase/Google: Authentication and database hosting
• Square: Payment processing
• Easyship: Shipping rate calculations
• Google Maps: Address autocomplete
• Telegram: Order notifications (internal use only)

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations (tax records, receipts)
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Prevent fraud and abuse

After account deletion, we may retain certain data for legal compliance purposes.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.