Privacy Policy

Last Updated:January 2026

Introduction

Gnomes' Cloud Cookies ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and place orders for our products.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account, place an order, or contact us, we may collect:

• Contact Information:Name, email address, phone number
• Shipping Information:Delivery address (Colorado addresses only)
• Billing Information:Billing address for payment processing
• Account Information:Password (securely hashed), account preferences
• Order History:Products ordered, order dates, delivery preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Session information to keep you logged in
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill your orders
• Create and manage your account
• Communicate with you about your orders
• Send order confirmations and shipping updates
• Respond to your inquiries and customer service requests
• Improve our website and products
• Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We useonly essential cookiesthat are necessary for our website to function properly. We do not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising purposes.

Cookies We Use

Local Storage

We use browser local storage to remember:

• Whether you have acknowledged our cookie notice
• Your site preferences

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our business:

Payment Processing

• Square:Credit and debit card processing.Square Privacy Policy
• PayPal/Venmo:Alternative payment methods.PayPal Privacy Policy

Address Services

• Google Maps:Address autocomplete and verification.Google Privacy Policy
• USPS:Address validation and shipping labels.USPS Privacy Policy

We do not sell your personal information to these or any other third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security updates
• Limited employee access to personal data

Wenever store payment card numbers. All payment processing is handled securely by Square and PayPal.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access:Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction:Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion:Request deletion of your account and personal information
• Opt-Out:Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, pleasecontact us.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Order records are retained for tax and legal compliance purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Colorado Cottage Foods

Gnomes' Cloud Cookies operates under the Colorado Cottage Foods Act. We ship exclusively within the state of Colorado.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: