Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 12, 2025
Last Updated: February 12, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Peppermint Junction (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide while using our website (https://peppermintjunction.net/).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Data

When you interact with our website, you may provide personal information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • IP address and browser user agent (for security and spam detection purposes)

This information is collected when you fill out forms, leave comments, or contact us directly.

2.2 Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data entered in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy can be found here. After approval, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

2.3 Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract location data from images posted online.

2.4 Embedded Content

Articles on our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.) from third-party websites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the original website directly, which may:

  • Collect your data
  • Use cookies
  • Implement third-party tracking
  • Monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking if you have an account and are logged into that third-party site

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:
✅ To respond to inquiries and communicate with you
✅ To improve website functionality and user experience
✅ To prevent fraudulent activities and enhance security
✅ To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers – Third-party vendors (e.g., hosting providers) assisting with website functionality and security.
  • Legal Compliance – If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
  • Spam Detection – Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

5. Data Retention

  • If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
  • If you register an account, your personal information is stored within your profile. You can edit or delete your information at any time, except for your username.
  • We retain data only as long as necessary for operational, legal, and security purposes.

6. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access & Portability – Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction – Request corrections to inaccurate data.
  • Deletion – Request deletion of your personal data, subject to exceptions for legal and security reasons.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at in**@Pe****************.net.

7. Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📍 Peppermint Junction
      2150 E. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard, CA 93036
📧 in**@Pe****************.net
📞 (805) 988-6065

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: February 12, 2025
Last Updated: February 12, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Peppermint Junction (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (https://peppermintjunction.net/).

By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to improve user experience and website functionality. They help us analyze website traffic, enhance security, and provide a better browsing experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

  • Required for basic website functionality
  • Enable smooth navigation and access to features

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

  • Collect anonymous data on how visitors use our site
  • Help us analyze traffic and improve performance
  • Managed by Google Analytics (Google Privacy Policy)

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, including:
✅ Accepting or rejecting cookies
✅ Deleting stored cookies
✅ Configuring settings for individual websites

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may modify this Cookie Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.