Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 30, 2025
Website: https://stargazergourmet.com
Business Owner: Shanon Dean

Stargazer Gourmet (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your data.

By using our website, purchasing our products, or interacting with us, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

Information You Provide to Us

When you:

  • Place an order
  • Create an account
  • Subscribe to newsletters
  • Fill out contact forms
  • Request customer support
  • Enter promotions or surveys

You may provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers—we do not store credit card numbers)
  • Order history and preferences
Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type & version
  • Device type
  • pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Referring URL
  • Cookie identifiers

This is collected through:

  • Cookies
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Security plugins
Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, etc.)
  • Email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Klaviyo, etc.)
  • Social media platforms (if you contact us there)
  • Shipping carriers

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process and Fulfill Orders
  • Payment processing
  • Shipping and delivery
  • Order confirmations and updates
  • Refunds or customer support
Improve Our Website and Services
  • Analyze usage
  • Track performance
  • Fix errors and enhance customer experience
Marketing and Communication

With your consent (where required), we may:

  • Send newsletters
  • Share product updates
  • Send promotions or special offers

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Legal or Security Purposes

We may use information to:

  • Prevent fraud
  • Maintain website security
  • Comply with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your data with trusted third parties only when necessary to run our business:

Service Providers
  • Payment processors
  • Shipping carriers
  • Inventory/fulfillment partners
  • Website hosting services
  • Email marketing platforms
  • Analytics providers
  • Security/anti-fraud tools

These providers are only given the minimum necessary data.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

  • Comply with laws
  • Respond to legal requests
  • Protect our rights or safety

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember items in your cart
  • Keep you logged in
  • Analyze traffic
  • Improve performance
  • Deliver personalized content

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide you with products and services
  • Maintain accurate business records
  • Comply with legal obligations

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

Your Rights

Depending on your location (California, EU/EEA, etc.), you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of data
  • Opt-out of marketing
  • Restrict processing
  • Request a copy of your data (data portability)

To make a request, contact:
📧 StargazerGourmet@yahoo.com

Children’s Privacy

Our website and products are not intended for individuals under 18.
We do not knowingly collect children’s information.

Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure payment processors
  • Firewall and security plugins
  • Limited access to personal data

However, no system is 100% secure.

Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” will be updated when revisions are made.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

📧 StargazerGourmet@yahoo.com
📬 Stargazer Gourmet
     PO Box #135, Adin, CA 96006