Privacy Policy for DesolateChocolate.com
Last updated: 23 May 2025
DesolateChocolate.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. This policy is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and includes specific provisions for users within the European Economic Area (EEA).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information: When you use our contact forms, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
- Usage Data: We collect anonymized data on how you use our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, time spent on pages) via cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries submitted via contact forms.
- To improve the website’s performance and user experience.
- To monitor website traffic and usage trends through analytics.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Contact Forms
When you contact us through our website’s contact form:
- The data you submit is used only to respond to your inquiry.
- Your data is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
- We retain this information only as long as necessary to address your query.
4. Cookies Policy
DesolateChocolate.com uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., session management).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Preference Cookies: Remember your language and display settings.
Managing Cookies:
On your first visit, a cookie banner will request your consent for non-essential cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie management options on our site.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies and marketing communications.
- Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our website.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
6. Your Rights (For EEA Residents)
If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- The right to access your personal data.
- The right to rectification of inaccurate data.
- The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
- The right to restrict or object to processing.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact using the form here.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.
9. Third-Party Services
Our website may link to third-party services (e.g., analytics tools, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies separately.
10. International Users
DesolateChocolate.com is operated from the United Kingdom. If you are accessing our website from outside the UK or EEA, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted here with the latest revision date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using contact form here.
Website: https://desolatechocolate.com