Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how customers interact with our services, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Billing and delivery addresses
• Account registration information
• Order history and purchase details
• Payment transaction details and payment status
• Age or identity verification information
• Customer service communications
• Website usage information, including IP addresses, browser information, and cookies

We collect information necessary to operate our services, fulfill orders, communicate with customers, and meet applicable legal obligations.

2. How We Use Customer Information

We may use collected information to:

• Process and manage customer orders
• Coordinate local deliveries
• Verify customer age and identity
• Process and confirm payments
• Provide order updates and customer support
• Maintain customer accounts and purchase histories
• Detect and prevent fraud
• Improve website functionality and customer experience
• Send promotional communications where permitted and with any required consent
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

3. Payment Information & Security

Taste Budz VIP intends to use authorized third-party payment processing providers, including Vector Payments Processing, subject to merchant approval and technical integration.

When integrated, payment information may be transmitted securely to the authorized payment provider.

The specific payment information retained by Taste Budz VIP will depend on the final payment integration.

We intend to avoid storing complete credit card numbers or card security codes on our own systems.

We use appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect customer information. However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share necessary customer information with trusted service providers that assist with:

• Payment processing
• Website hosting and maintenance
• Order fulfillment and delivery
• Customer communications
• Fraud prevention and security
• Business operations and technical support

We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or security of our customers and business.

We do not authorize service providers to use customer information for unrelated purposes.

5. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support account sessions, shopping cart functionality, website performance, and analytics.

Some cookies may be necessary for the website to function properly.

Where applicable, customers may manage optional cookies through available browser or website settings.

6. Marketing Communications

Customers may receive transactional communications concerning their orders, payments, deliveries, and accounts.

Promotional emails or text messages will be sent in accordance with applicable consent and marketing requirements.

Customers may opt out of promotional emails using the unsubscribe instructions provided.

Where applicable, customers may opt out of promotional text messages by replying STOP.

Opting out of promotional communications does not necessarily prevent essential transactional messages.

7. Data Retention

We retain customer information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including maintaining transaction records, resolving disputes, preventing fraud, and satisfying legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable requirements.

8. Customer Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, customers may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

We may need to verify identity before processing a request and may retain information when legally required or otherwise permitted.

9. Age Restrictions

Taste Budz VIP’s purchasing services are intended for adults age 21 and older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we discover that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to delete that information.

10. Third-Party Websites & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment providers, or other external services.

Those services may maintain separate privacy policies and practices.

We encourage customers to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they use.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Taste Budz VIP may update this Privacy Policy as our services, technologies, or legal obligations change.

Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Information

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

Taste Budz VIP / Taste Budz LLC

Website: TasteBudzVIP.com

Phone: 704-806-3505

Email: tastebudzvip@gmail.com

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina