Privacy Policy

Overview

At Ameer Cake, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website or contact us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information only when you choose to provide it to us:

• Contact Form: Name, email, phone number, and message when you submit a contact form
• Order Inquiries: Information you provide when placing custom cake orders
• Newsletter/Updates: Email address if you subscribe to updates (optional)

Important: We do NOT have a signup or user registration system. We do not collect passwords or create user accounts.

2. Cookies & Tracking

We do NOT use cookies. Our website does not store cookies on your device. We use minimal session data only for essential functionality (like theme preferences stored locally in your browser).

The only exception is Google Maps embedded on our contact page, which may use its own tracking. For more information, see Google's privacy policy.

3. Testimonials & Customer Data

We display customer testimonials and reviews on our website:

• We only use testimonials from customers who have explicitly given permission
• Customer names and images are used with full consent
• Customers can request removal of their testimonial at any time
• We do not share personal contact information in testimonials

4. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for:

• Responding to your inquiries and messages
• Processing and confirming custom cake orders
• Sending order updates and confirmations
• Improving our website and services (if you opt-in)
• Legal compliance and fraud prevention

We will never:

• Sell or share your personal information with third parties
• Send unsolicited marketing emails without your consent
• Store sensitive payment information on our servers
• Track you across other websites

5. Contact Form & Security

Our contact form includes Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam and protect your submission. When you submit a contact form:

• Your data is transmitted securely (HTTPS)
• Your message is stored securely and accessed only by Ameer Cake staff
• Sensitive information is never retained longer than necessary
• You may request deletion of your message at any time

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google reCAPTCHA: For form security (see Google's privacy policy)
• Google Maps: For displaying our location (see Google's privacy policy)
• Supabase/PostgreSQL: For secure data storage
• Vercel: For website hosting

These providers are committed to data protection and handle your information securely.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Know what personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of communications
• Withdraw consent at any time

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

• Contact inquiries: Kept for 90 days, then deleted
• Order information: Kept for order fulfillment and records
• Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Testimonials: Until removed by request

9. International Users

If you are accessing this website from outside the Philippines, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the Philippines. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, concerns about your data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

By using Ameer Cake's website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.