Privacy Policy for Sparko Sweets

Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: July 28, 2025

At Sparko Sweets, we believe in being as transparent about your data as we are about our candy ingredients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or purchase from sparkosweets.com.

1. What Information We Collect

When You Browse Our Site

We automatically collect technical information to improve your experience:

  • Browser type and IP address
  • Time zone, country, and language settings
  • Pages you visit and actions you take
  • Device identifiers and cookies

When You Place an Order

To fulfill your sweet treats order, we collect:

  • Name and contact information
  • Billing and shipping addresses
  • Payment details
  • Custom design uploads (for personalized lollipops)
  • Order history and preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process and ship your orders (the important stuff!)
  • Provide customer support when you need help
  • Prevent fraud and keep transactions secure
  • Improve our website and understand how you shop
  • Send marketing communications (with your permission)
  • Offer personalized recommendations based on your preferences

3. Who We Share Information With

Shopify

Our store runs on Shopify, so they process your data to handle orders and provide enhanced features like fraud prevention and personalized shopping experiences. When Shopify Network Intelligence is enabled, your data may be combined with other merchants' data to improve these services.

Learn more: Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy

Marketing Partners

We work with trusted partners to improve your experience:

  • Google Analytics for website insights
  • Advertising platforms like Meta (Facebook) and Google Ads
  • Email marketing services like Klaviyo

Want to opt out of personalized ads?

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Enhanced Services & Data Transfers

Shopify may use your data globally to power AI features and personalized experiences. This includes potential transfers to countries like Canada and the U.S.

Your control:

  • U.S. residents: You can opt out of data sharing for targeted advertising
  • EU/UK/Swiss residents: We ask for your consent first, and you can withdraw it anytime

Manage your preferences at our Privacy Settings Page or Shopify's Privacy Portal.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to remember your preferences, analyze performance, and serve relevant content. You can manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie banner (for EU/UK visitors).

6. Your Privacy Rights

U.S. Residents (CA, VA, CO, CT, UT)

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of data sharing for advertising

EU/UK/Swiss Residents

You can:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Object to certain data uses
  • Withdraw consent for personalized ads

To exercise your rights: Email us at jerry@sparkosweets.com or visit our Data Privacy Page.

7. Data Retention

We keep your information as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or until you ask us to delete it.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Currently, we don't respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, but you can control tracking through the options mentioned above.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll post the revised version here with a new "Last Updated" date.

10. Questions?

We're here to help with any privacy questions or requests.

Contact us:

Remember: Your privacy matters as much to us as the perfect lollipop recipe. We're committed to keeping your information as secure as our candy vault.