Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 14, 2026
Welcome to Homemade Peppermint Patties! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your information when you visit our website.
Information Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information about your device and browsing activity. This information helps us understand how our site is used and how we can improve your experience. The information we may collect includes:
- IP Address: Your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address.
- Browser Type: The type of web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Operating System: The operating system of your device (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android, iOS).
- Pages Visited: The specific pages you visit on our website, the time spent on those pages, and the order in which they were visited.
This information is collected for analytical purposes, to monitor the security of our website, and to enhance the functionality and content we provide.
Cookies
Like many websites, we use "cookies" to collect information. Cookies are small data files placed on your device's hard drive by a website. They help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Track and analyze website usage (e.g., which pages are most popular).
- Improve the overall functionality and user experience of our website.
You have the option to accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, provide the Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. These third parties may have access to your non-personally identifiable information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Examples of third-party services include web analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) which help us understand visitor behavior. These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of information.
Advertising
At this time, Homemade Peppermint Patties does not use third-party advertising services that collect personal information for targeted advertising purposes on our website. Should this change in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly.
Children's Privacy (Under 13)
Our website is not intended for anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children under 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us.