PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

1. Introduction

Carved Wooden Spoons (“we,” “us,” or “Company”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website or purchase our products.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR:

Data Controller:
Carved Wooden Spoons
Business Address: 30 Pleasant Street, 800 Brunswick, ME 04011
Email: data.controller@carvedwoodenspoons.com

3. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Email address

  • Payment-related information (processed securely by third-party processors)

Non-Personal Information

We may collect technical data such as browser type, device information, IP address, referring pages, and usage statistics.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)

For users located in the European Union, we process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to process orders and deliver products

  • Legal obligation – compliance with tax and accounting laws

  • Legitimate interests – fraud prevention, service improvement

  • Consent – marketing communications and non-essential cookies

5. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

  • Fulfill orders and process payments

  • Communicate regarding orders and customer service

  • Improve Website functionality

  • Send marketing communications (with consent)

We do not sell your personal information.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to operate and improve the Website. Where required by law (including the EU), cookies will only be placed after obtaining your consent. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser or cookie banner settings.

7. Third-Party Service Providers

Our Website is hosted by Squarespace, Inc. Your information may be stored and processed through Squarespace servers in accordance with their privacy policy.

Payment processing and shipping services are handled by third-party providers who process data only as necessary to perform their services.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

9. Your Rights (EU and Other Jurisdictions)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests may be submitted via our contact page.

10. Email Communications

Transactional emails related to orders or customer service will be sent as necessary. Marketing emails will only be sent with your consent, and you may unsubscribe at any time.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Age Restrictions

The Website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age, or under 16 years of age if located in the European Union.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on the Website with an updated effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us via our contact page.