Privacy Policy

2. How We Collect Information
We collect your information in the following ways:

When you place an order or create an account
When you fill out forms, such as for newsletter sign-up or contact
When you browse our website (through cookies and tracking tools)
When you engage with us via email or social media

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

Fulfill and ship your orders
Process secure payments
Send order confirmations, updates, and customer service messages
Improve website performance and user experience
Personalize marketing or promotional content (only if you opt in)
Respond to your inquiries or feedback
Meet legal or regulatory requirements
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.


4. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our online store and manage payments, communications, and analytics. These may include:

Wix (website hosting and ecommerce platform)
Stripe, PayPal, or Wix Payments (payment processors)
Google Analytics (website usage tracking)
Email marketing platforms (only with your opt-in)
These third parties have their own privacy policies and may collect, use, and disclose your information in accordance with those policies.


5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Track your browsing behavior
Remember your preferences and cart contents
Improve site performance
Analyze traffic and user interaction
You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings. However, doing so may affect some functionality of the site.


6. Marketing & Communications
If you opt in, we may use your contact information to send occasional marketing emails about new products, exclusive offers, or updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails.


7. Data Security
We take data security seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect your information:

SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption on all pages
Secure, PCI-compliant payment processing
Restricted access to personal data within our systems
Despite these efforts, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure. By using our website, you acknowledge and accept this risk.


8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as needed to:

Complete your orders
Provide support and comply with legal obligations
Maintain accurate financial and business records
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (unless we are legally required to retain it).


9. Your Rights
Depending on your location (e.g. California, EU), you may have certain privacy rights, such as:

The right to access your data
The right to correct or delete your data
The right to opt out of data collection or marketing
The right to data portability
To make a request, please contact us at 📧 GreenIsleCollective@gmail.com.


10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and products are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe your child has submitted personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.


11. International Visitors
Our site is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from your country.


12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated version on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.


13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or your rights, please contact us:

📧 Email: GreenIsleCollective@gmail.com
Thank you for trusting Bar Harbor Blends with your information — and for supporting our mission to bring small-batch, Maine-crafted flavor to your table.