Effective Date: July 1, 2026

At Kakehashi Bakes, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit a custom order inquiry, or place an order.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when using our website. This includes:

• Contact Information: Your name, email address, and phone number when you fill out our custom order request or contact forms.

• Order & Event Details: Information related to your custom bakery requests, such as event dates, quantities, and reference images you upload.

• Payment Information: When you make a purchase, your payment details are processed directly and securely by our third-party payment gateway (such as Square). We do not store your credit card numbers on our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to run our micro-bakery smoothly, specifically to:

• Process and fulfill your baked goods orders or custom requests.

• Communicate with you regarding quotes, order updates, and pickup coordination.

• Maintain and optimize our website experience.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share your data with trusted service providers necessary to run our business, including:

• Payment Processors: Secure third-party gateways that manage encrypted transaction details.

• Website Platform: Our hosting provider and website management systems (WordPress/WooCommerce).

4. Data Security

We implement standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies via WooCommerce to keep track of items in your shopping cart while you browse our site and to ensure a seamless checkout experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though it may affect your ability to use certain checkout features.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with a revised effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our website’s contact form.