PRIVACY POLICY:

Updated 03/07/2024

Bucket of Bread LLC maintains the following URLs:

bucketobread.com
bucketofbread.biz
bucketofbread.co
bucketofbread.com
bucketofbread.info
bucketofbread.net
bucketofbread.org
bucketsofbread.com
boxofbread.com
bagofbread.com
bagsofbread.com
BucketofBread.shop

Introduction
Bucket of Bread LLC and Bucket of Bread’s brand value your trust. Bucket of Bread collects certain information when you visit Bucket of Bread’s website (the “Site”) in order to improve your shopping experience and allow Bucket of Bread to better communicate with you regarding Bucket of Bread’s products and services. This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) is intended to assist you in understanding what information Bucket of Bread gathers when you visit the Site, how Bucket of Bread uses that information, and the safeguards Bucket of Bread has in place to protect that information. By using this Site, you agree to accept the terms of the Policy. If you do not agree to the terms of this Policy, you cannot use the Site.

This Policy applies to information we collect when you use the Site or otherwise interact with us. We encourage you to regularly review the Policy to stay informed about our information practices and options available to you.

Collection of Personal Information
When you shop with us, subscribe to our email list, create an account, login, purchase something from us, participate in a promotion, contact Bucket of Bread, or otherwise use the Site or provide information to Bucket of Bread, we gather information related to your use of the Site and we collect personal information you give us, such as your name, billing and shipping addresses, phone number and email address. (“Personal Information”).

Our Site is hosted by Bluehost. Please see Bluehost’s privacy policy at https://newfold.com/privacy-center and Bluehost’s terms of use at https://www.bluehost.com/terms/user-agreement for more information. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by Bluehost’s policies. The website is built in WordPress with internet shopping/store capabilities empowered through Shopify.

We do not collect, process or store your payment information. All payment information is collected and processed through Shopify. Please see Shopify Privacy Policies at https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy and https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies and https://www.shopify.com/legal/gvtaccesspolicy 

Use of Personal Information
Unless you decide to withdraw your consent, the Personal Information we collect is kept on file. We use that information for several purposes, including:
• Providing, maintaining, and improving the Site;
• Developing new products;
• Providing, fulfilling, and delivering your order, processing transactions, and sending you related information;
• Communicating with you about Bucket of Bread’s products, services, sales, offers, rewards, promotions, and events;
• Sending you coupons, gifts, updates, notices and other alerts;
• Facilitating contests, sweepstakes, and promotions;
• Responding to your comments, questions and requests, among other customer services;
• Monitoring and analyzing trends, usage, and activities to improve Bucket of Bread’s merchandise selections, customer service, online and offline operations, and overall shopping experience; and
• Carrying out any other purpose related to the Site or Bucket of Bread.

Access to Your Personal Information
You may access any Personal Information you provide to Bucket of Bread, correct, or modify any such Personal Information, or direct Bucket of Bread to delete or make no further use of your Personal Information. To contact Bucket of Bread about your Personal Information, send a message through the contact form on this Bucket of Bread website.

Registration Site
You do not have to register on the Site to purchase products; however, Personal Information is required, such as your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, security questions and a password, if you choose to register.

Accounts
By using the Site and creating an account, you agree to be solely responsible for the privacy of your username and password. Bucket of Bread shall not be responsible for any account breach stemming from sharing or otherwise disclosing your username or password to third parties.

Disclosure
Bucket of Bread reserves the right to disclose any Personal Information if you violate our Terms or if otherwise required by law.

Cookies
This Cookies Section of this Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit the site. By continuing to browse or use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies and other tracking technologies as described in this policy.

What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better browsing experience. Cookies enable the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, settings, and interactions.

Types of Cookies Used:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our Website. They enable basic features, such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, the Website may not function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. These cookies help us understand how users interact with our site, which pages are visited most frequently, and if there are any errors. The information collected is aggregated and anonymized, and it helps us improve the performance and functionality of our site.
• Preference Cookies: Preference cookies allow our site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced and personalized features. These cookies may store your language preferences, region, or other settings to provide you with a more customized experience.
• Third-Party Cookies
  The site may also use cookies from third-party services. These cookies are placed by third-party providers who perform services on Bucket of Bread’s behalf, such as analytics, advertising, or social media integration. We have no control over these cookies, and they are subject to the respective third party’s privacy policies.
• Managing Cookie Preferences
  A banner will appear allowing you to manage preferences of cookies.  You may also manage your cookie preferences through the settings of your web browser. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and you can also configure your browser to alert you when a cookie is being placed on your device. However, please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our Website, and certain features may not be available. For more information on managing cookie settings, you can refer to the help section or documentation of your browser. This banner does not influence any cookies used within the Shopify powered aspects of this website.  For more information on Shopify cookies, visit: https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies 

More on Third-Party Vendors
Bucket of Bread uses Bluehost to host the Site and handle other services, including your payment method through Shopify. Bluehost has its own privacy policy regarding its use of Personal Information.

Bucket of Bread does not directly share any Personal Information with third-party companies, such as advertisers, social media platforms, and data analytics companies, to help enhance services. We may provide Personal Information to these third-party companies when it is necessary to perform any of their services and this is usually done through automated means such as cookies. This site cannot protect information once it is transmitted.

Third-Party Vendors with WordPress plugins used on the site include but are not limited to: Akismet anti-spam, Bluehost, Creative Mail, Elementor, Google, Pay Pal, UpdraftPlus, Venmo, Wordfence, WP Recipe Maker, and Yoast.

Cookies and Consent Management
Use of this website is a personal choice knowing that cookies are involved as an inherent nature of using the internet.  If you are concerned about cookies and their use, please adjust your browser’s cookies.  This is at a minimum necessary so at least the shopping section works.

California Consumer Privacy Act
Bucket of Bread does not sell, share, or use any personal information other than to allow for the transaction of selling Bucket of Bread products, or 3rd party merchandise products, through online transactions.  If you are concerned about this, please call in an order or review your cookie settings on your browser to continue.

Security
Bucket of Bread takes all reasonable steps to protect your Personal Information, following industry best practices. We strive to ensure that your Personal Information is not lost, accessed, or misused in any way. Although no use of Personal Information electronically is completely secure, Bucket of Bread follows all generally accepted industry standards to secure your information.  

Modifications to the Privacy Policy
Bucket of Bread reserves the right to modify this Policy at any time. Any changes take effect immediately upon posting. Notification for updates to this Policy and any changes or revisions of any kind are noted with the as-of date listed at the top of this Policy.

Questions and Contact Information
If you have any questions or want to learn more about how we process your personal data, send a message through the contact form on this Bucket of Bread website.