Privacy Policy

Tom Palmer (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from you, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have regarding your information. By using our website or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Contact details, such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Account information, including login credentials if you create an account.
• Payment information, if applicable, for processing transactions (note: we do not store credit card numbers; payments are securely processed via third-party providers).
• Communications, including any messages or inquiries you send us.

b. Information Collected Automatically

• Device and browser information, such as IP address, browser type, and operating system.
• Usage data, including the pages you view, the links you click, and the time you spend on our site.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6 below).

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and maintain our website and services.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To process payments and deliver products or services.
• To send you important updates such as changes to policies, technical notices, or security alerts.
• To analyze user behavior and improve the functionality, performance, and user experience of our website.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.
• With your consent, to send marketing communications about new features, promotions, or services we think may interest you.

3. How We Protect Your Data

Cheesecake Productions employs a wide range of security measures designed to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These include but are not limited to:

• HTTPS encryption: Our website uses HTTPS to ensure encrypted communication between your browser and our servers.
• SSL Certificates: You can view our SSL certificate by clicking the padlock icon in your browser's address bar.
• Data minimization: We collect only the information we need to provide our services.
• Access controls: Internal access to data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
• Regular security assessments: We routinely audit our systems to identify and mitigate risks.

4. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. These are provided for your convenience and reference only. Clicking on those links or enabling third-party features may allow third parties to collect or share data about you.

We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit before providing your information.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following scenarios:

• With service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, email delivery platforms).
• To comply with legal requirements or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
• In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
• With your explicit consent or at your direction.

All third-party service providers are required to use your personal data only for the purposes specified and to protect it in accordance with this policy.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

a. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences on repeat visits.

b. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
• Performance cookies: Collect anonymous data to help us improve website performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
• Targeting/advertising cookies (if applicable): Used to deliver relevant ads.

c. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. You can also clear cookies by deleting your browser cache/history. Note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of some parts of our website.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Objection: Object to our processing of your data for certain purposes.
• Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Cheesecake Productions’ website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove the data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will post the updated policy on this page and revise the "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a website notice.