Last Updated: September 14, 2026

Welcome to The Sweet Smithery. We operate www.thesweetsmithery.com and provide cottage bakery products and related services to local customers in Texas.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website.

 

1. Information We Collect

When you place an order, contact us, or use our website, we may collect personal information such as:

• Your name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing and/or delivery address

• Order details and preferences

• Information you provide when contacting us

• Information automatically collected when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage information

Payment Information

When you make a purchase through our website, payment information such as credit or debit card information is processed through Wix and/or third-party payment processors. We do not intentionally store your full credit or debit card number on our own systems.

Payment processors may collect and process your payment information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill your bakery orders

• Contact you regarding your order

• Confirm pickup or delivery details

• Respond to questions or requests

• Process payments

• Provide customer service

• Improve our website, products, and services

• Maintain the security of our website

• Comply with applicable laws and legal requirements

If you choose to provide your email address or phone number for marketing communications, we may also use that information to send you promotional messages, new product announcements, or other updates. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

 

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share personal information with service providers that help us operate our business and website, including:

• Wix, which hosts and operates our website

• Payment processors used to process your order

• Email or communication providers

• Delivery or fulfillment services, if applicable

• Website analytics or technology providers

• Government authorities or other parties when required by law

These providers may process information on our behalf or according to their own privacy policies.

 

4. Wix

Our website is hosted and operated using Wix. Wix may collect and process information about visitors and customers in connection with hosting, website functionality, payments, security, analytics, and other services.

For more information about how Wix handles personal information, please review Wix’s privacy policy on its website.

 

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate properly, remember preferences, understand website usage, and improve your experience.

Some cookies may be provided by Wix or third-party services integrated with our website.

You can adjust your browser settings to limit or disable certain cookies. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

 

6. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

 

7. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including processing orders, maintaining business and financial records, resolving disputes, complying with legal obligations, and enforcing our agreements.

The amount of time we retain information may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

 

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

 

9. Your Privacy Choices

You may contact us to:

• Ask what personal information we have about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of information, where applicable

• Ask questions about how your information is used

• Opt out of marketing communications

Some information may need to be retained when required by law or when necessary for legitimate business purposes, such as completing transactions or maintaining required records.

 

10. Texas Residents

Because our business is located in Texas and primarily serves local Texas customers, we comply with applicable Texas privacy requirements.

Depending on applicable law and your circumstances, Texas residents may have certain rights regarding their personal information, including rights to access, correct, or delete certain personal information and to opt out of certain uses of personal information.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

 

11. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our business, website, services, or applicable laws.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

 

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact us:

The Sweet Smithery
Email: thesweetsmithery@gmail.com
Location: Sutherland Springs, TX