Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Sweet as Candy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information when you visit our website, create an account, or place an order. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information we collect

We collect information you give us and information collected automatically:

• Contact & order details — your name, email address, shipping and billing address, and phone number when you place an order or create an account.
• Payment information — payments are processed by PayPal. We never receive or store your full card number; we only receive a confirmation that payment succeeded and a transaction reference.
• Account credentials — if you create an account, your password is stored only as a securely hashed value, never in plain text.
• Email subscriptions — the email address you give us if you sign up for our newsletter.
• Usage & device data — basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

How we use your information

• To process, fulfill, and ship your orders.
• To calculate shipping rates and applicable sales tax.
• To respond to your questions and provide customer support.
• To send order confirmations and shipping updates.
• To send marketing emails when you have opted in — you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues.
• To comply with our legal and tax obligations.

How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with the service providers we rely on to run the store, and only as needed:

• PayPal — to process payments.
• Shippo and shipping carriers — to calculate rates and deliver your order.
• Cloudinary — to host and serve product images.
• Our hosting and database providers — to operate the website and store order data securely.

We may also disclose information if required by law, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

Cookies

We use cookies that are necessary for the site to function — for example, to keep you logged in and to remember the contents of your cart. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect how the site works.

Children's privacy

Our products are children’s clothing, but our store is intended for use by adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@sweetascandy.com and we will delete it.

Data retention

We keep order and account information for as long as needed to fulfill orders, provide support, and meet our legal, tax, and accounting obligations. You may request deletion of your account at any time, subject to records we are required to keep.

How we protect your information

We use industry-standard safeguards, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and hashed passwords. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to protect your information and to respond promptly to any incident.

Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of the personal information we hold about you, and to opt out of marketing. Residents of California and other US states with privacy laws have these rights, and we will not discriminate against you for exercising them.

To make a request, email us at privacy@sweetascandy.com. We may need to verify your identity before acting on your request.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Significant changes will be communicated where appropriate.

Contact us

Questions about this policy or your personal information? Email privacy@sweetascandy.com.