๐Ÿช Cookie Notice โ€“ Empanadas Joe

Last Updated: May 22, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide anonymous tracking data to site owners.

2. Why We Use Cookies

At Empanadas Joe, we use cookies to:

  • Ensure proper functionality of our website

  • Improve your browsing and shopping experience

  • Analyze site traffic and visitor behavior

  • Enable social media sharing

  • Deliver personalized content and advertisements (only with your consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

TypeDescription
Strictly NecessaryEssential for site functionality (e.g., checkout process, login)
Performance & AnalyticsHelp us understand visitor behavior (e.g., Google Analytics)
FunctionalRemember your preferences and improve usability
Advertising / TargetingUsed to show relevant ads based on your activity (only with your consent)
Social MediaAllow sharing of content through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, etc.

We do not collect or store sensitive personal data in cookies.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties on our website, including:

  • Google Analytics

  • Meta/Facebook Pixel

  • Stripe or other payment gateways

  • Social media plugins

These services may collect your IP address, device/browser data, and usage behavior.

5. How to Control or Disable Cookies

You can accept, reject, or manage cookie preferences:

  • Via our Cookie Banner upon first visit

  • In your browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.)

  • Using private/incognito mode

Disabling cookies may impact website performance or features like the shopping cart.

6. Data Transfers and Security

We follow industry best practices and comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and other applicable U.S. data protection laws. For European users, we also apply GDPR-aligned safeguards for data transfers outside the EU.

7. Updates

We may revise this Cookie Notice from time to time. The โ€œLast Updatedโ€ date will always reflect the current version.

๐Ÿ“ง Questions? Contact us at info@empanadasjoe.com


๐Ÿ” Privacy Policy โ€“ Empanadas Joe

This policy complements our Cookie Notice and applies to all data we collect from users and customers via https://empanadasjoe.com.

1. Who We Are

Empanadas Joe
Brooklyn, New York, USA
๐Ÿ“ง info@empanadasjoe.com
๐Ÿ“ž +1 (786) 633-8878

We are responsible for collecting and protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable laws.


2. What Personal Data We Collect

When you interact with us, we may collect:

  • Identity Information: Name, phone, email

  • Purchase Data: Delivery address, order history, payment details (never stored on our servers)

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device info

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, interactions

  • Cookies and tracking data: See our Cookie Notice


3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Fulfill and deliver your orders

  • Communicate about your purchase or inquiries

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send marketing updates (only with your consent)

  • Comply with legal or tax obligations


4. Your Rights

If you are a resident of California or a visitor from the EU, you may:

  • Access or correct your data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to data processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request a copy of your data (portability)

To exercise your rights, email us at info@empanadasjoe.com


5. How We Protect Your Data

We use:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure servers

  • Payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)

  • Access restrictions and internal controls

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for profit.


6. Who We Share Data With

  • Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)

  • Delivery/logistics services

  • Email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp โ€“ only if you subscribe)

  • Legal authorities, when required

All vendors are vetted and must comply with our data security standards.


7. International Users

While our website is U.S.-based, if you access it from the EU or other jurisdictions with privacy laws like GDPR, we extend similar protections and ensure lawful data transfers using Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent measures.


8. Retention of Data

We retain personal data only as long as needed for:

  • Fulfillment of services

  • Legal compliance

  • Customer support

Inactive accounts may be anonymized or deleted after 12 months.


9. Childrenโ€™s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. All changes will be posted here, with the latest version date.

Last Updated: May 22, 2025


๐Ÿ“ž Contact Us

Empanadas Joe
Brooklyn, New York
๐Ÿ“ง info@empanadasjoe.com
๐Ÿ“ž +1 (786) 633-8878
๐ŸŒ https://empanadasjoe.com