Your privacy matters to us. Bella Waffles collects only what is necessary, protects what you share, and never sells your personal information.
1. Who We Are
Bella Waffles ("we", "us", or "our") operates this website as a brand presence. References to "you" or "your" mean any visitor to this site. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in connection with your use of our website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser type, and device information collected automatically via server logs or analytics tools.
- Communications — any name, email address, or message you voluntarily provide if you contact us through a form or email link.
- Cookies & similar technologies — small files placed on your device to remember preferences and measure traffic. See Section 5 for details.
We do not collect payment information on this website. This site does not facilitate purchases.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve this website.
- Respond to enquiries or messages you send us.
- Analyse anonymous traffic to understand how visitors engage with our content.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not use your information for automated profiling or targeted advertising.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with:
- Service providers — trusted vendors (e.g. hosting, analytics) who process data solely on our behalf and under confidentiality obligations.
- Legal authorities — if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Bella Waffles or others.
5. Cookies
This website may use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g. page views, session duration). Data is aggregated and anonymised.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that doing so may affect how certain features of the site function.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required by applicable law. Server logs are typically retained for up to 90 days. Contact form submissions may be kept for up to 12 months.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
9. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
11. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us:
Bella Waffles
Email: hello@bellawaffles.com