Welcome to Brita Kitchen Store (“we,” “our,” or “us”). At cozykitchenwares.com, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy while you shop for premium kitchen essentials, brewing supplies, and home goods. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
To provide our specialized kitchen and brewing products globally, we collect:
- Personal Identification: Name, email address, shipping/billing address, phone number when you create an account or place an order
- Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely through PCI-compliant gateways), PayPal email (never stored on our servers)
- Transaction Data: Purchase history, product preferences (especially for brewing equipment, cookware, and linens)
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited (to optimize your shopping experience)
- Communication Data: Customer service inquiries, product reviews, survey responses
2. How We Use Your Information
As specialists in kitchen and brewing products, we use your data to:
- Process and fulfill orders for our global customer base (excluding certain Asian/remote regions)
- Provide personalized recommendations for kitchen upgrades and brewing supplies
- Improve our product offerings (especially in categories like fermentation equipment and premium linens)
- Communicate order confirmations, shipping updates, and exclusive offers
- Enhance website security and prevent fraud (particularly important for international transactions)
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our business interests
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We respect your privacy and only share information when necessary:
- Service Providers: Payment processors (Visa/MasterCard/JCB/PayPal), shipping carriers, IT support
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
We never sell your personal information to third-party marketers.
4. International Data Transfers
As we serve customers worldwide (with some regional exceptions), your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
5. Data Security
Your security is our recipe for trust:
- SSL encryption for all transactions
- PCI-DSS compliance for payment processing
- Regular security audits of our systems
- Limited employee access to sensitive data
While we implement robust measures, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage customers to use strong passwords and monitor account activity.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Receive your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your shopping experience for kitchen and brewing products:
- Essential Cookies: Required for checkout and account functions
- Performance Cookies: Help us improve site functionality
- Targeting Cookies: Show relevant products (like brewing kits or premium linens)
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our products and website are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or email.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns:
Brita Kitchen Store
4732 Mapleview Drive
Memphis, US 38110
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for trusting Brita Kitchen Store with your kitchen and brewing needs. We’re committed to protecting your privacy as carefully as we curate our product collections.