Privacy Policy
Effective date: October 14, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Pike Street Nuts (also known as Pike Place Nuts) (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information in the United States when you visit our website, shop with us online, contact us, join our email list, or engage with us at events.
We aim to keep this straightforward and practical. If anything here isn’t clear, email pikeplacenuts@gmail.com or call 206-619-1994.
Not legal advice: This policy is designed to cover U.S. audiences and major U.S. state privacy laws. Your own situation may require additional terms.
Quick summary (the short version)
We collect basic contact and order info you give us, and limited technical data (e.g., device/browser, pages viewed) to run the site and improve it.
Payments are handled by our payment processors; we don’t store full card numbers.
We use cookies and similar tools for core site functions, analytics, and (optionally) advertising.
We don’t sell personal information for money. If we use advertising cookies, that could be considered “sharing” or “targeted advertising” under some state laws; you can opt out.
You can request to access, delete, correct, or receive a copy of your info, and opt out of targeted advertising or certain profiling where applicable.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Contact: pikeplacenuts@gmail.com | 206-619-1994
Who we are & scope
This policy applies to Pike Street Nuts / Pike Place Nuts and covers personal information collected in the United States through:
Our website (including e-commerce checkout)
Email marketing sign-ups and customer support
In-person events/markets where we collect contact or order info
If we link to another website or service, their privacy practices apply there.
Information we collect
1) Information you provide
Identifiers & contact details: name, email, phone, shipping/billing addresses.
Commercial details: items added to cart, purchases, gift notes, customer service messages, preferences (e.g., favorite flavors).
Payment details: we use third-party processors (e.g., card networks and digital wallets). We receive confirmation of payment but do not receive or store full card numbers.
Content you submit: reviews, survey responses, or messages you send us.
2) Information collected automatically
Device & usage data: IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, time on page, referring URLs.
Cookies & similar technologies: to keep you signed in, remember cart contents, measure site performance, and (if enabled) show relevant ads. See Cookies & tracking below.
3) Information from partners
Payment processors & platforms: confirmation of payment status and limited antifraud signals.
Fulfillment & shipping providers: tracking numbers and delivery confirmations.
Analytics/ads vendors (if enabled): aggregated or pseudonymous audience data.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (e.g., government IDs, precise geolocation). Please don’t send that to us.
How we use information
We use personal information to:
Process orders and deliver products; provide customer support.
Operate and secure our website, diagnose issues, prevent fraud.
Improve products and site (e.g., understand which flavors people love).
Communicate about orders, product updates, and—if you opt in—marketing emails.
Personalize your experience (e.g., remember cart, recommend products).
Comply with laws and enforce our Terms.
How we share information
We share personal information with:
Service providers/contractors that help us run the business (hosting, checkout/payment processing, email delivery, analytics, shipping). They may access personal information only to perform services for us and must protect it.
Advertising/analytics partners (if enabled). Sharing limited identifiers, cookies, or device data for measurement or to show relevant ads can be treated as “sharing,” “selling” (no money changes hands), or “targeted advertising” under some state laws. You can opt out—see Your privacy rights & choices.
Law enforcement or regulators when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or our operations.
Business changes: if we merge, sell assets, or reorganize, your info may transfer as part of that deal.
We do not sell personal information for money.
Cookies & tracking technologies
Strictly necessary cookies run the store (cart, checkout, security).
Performance/analytics cookies help us understand site usage.
Advertising cookies (if enabled) may help show more relevant ads and measure campaigns. Some states treat this as a “sale,” “share,” or “targeted advertising.”
Your choices:
Manage cookies through our Cookie Settings link (if present) and your browser settings.
Use the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link (if present) to opt out of ad cookies where required.
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signals for applicable states.
Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above, including:
Orders, taxes, accounting, and legal obligations (e.g., records generally retained for several years under applicable laws).
Customer service history to resolve or prevent issues.
Marketing preferences until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
When no longer needed, we delete or de-identify information consistent with applicable laws.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information (e.g., HTTPS, limited access). No system is perfectly secure. Please use unique, strong passwords and contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized activity.
Children’s privacy
Our site and products are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child under 13 provided personal info, contact us and we’ll delete it. If you are in California, we do not knowingly sell or share personal information of consumers under 16.
Your privacy rights & choices (U.S. states)
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under laws such as California (CPRA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Delaware (DPDPA), Indiana (INCDPA), Iowa (ICDPA), Montana (MTCDPA), Nebraska (NECDPA), New Jersey (NJDPA), Oregon (OCPA), Tennessee (TIPA), Texas (TDPSA), Utah (UCPA), Virginia (VCDPA), and similar laws as they take effect. These may include:
Right to know/access the personal information we maintain about you.
Right to delete personal information, subject to lawful exceptions.
Right to correct inaccurate personal information.
Right to portability (receive a copy in a usable format).
Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, targeted advertising, and certain profiling.
Right to limit use/disclosure of sensitive personal information (we do not intentionally collect sensitive personal info).
Right to appeal our decision if we decline your request (required in some states).
Non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
How to exercise your rights
Email: pikeplacenuts@gmail.com
Phone: 206-619-1994
If available on our site: use “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” and Cookie Settings links.
We may need to verify your identity (e.g., email verification or order info). You can use an authorized agent where permitted; we may ask for proof of authority. We will respond within the timeframe required by your state law. If we deny a request, you can appeal by replying to our response or emailing us with “Privacy Appeal” in the subject.
California “Notice at Collection”
Categories collected: identifiers (name, email, address, IP), commercial info (purchases), internet activity (site interactions), approximate geolocation (from IP), inferences (e.g., flavor preferences), customer service communications.
Purposes: process orders, provide service, security/fraud prevention, analytics, marketing (with consent where required), legal compliance.
Retention: kept as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes above and legal obligations.
Selling/Sharing: we do not sell personal information for money. If we use ad cookies or similar tools, that may be considered “sharing” or a “sale” under California law; you can opt out via site links, GPC, or by contacting us.
Sensitive info: we do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information.
Email marketing
If you join our list, we’ll send product updates, seasonal flavors, and offers. You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in our emails or by contacting us. We do not require you to join to make a purchase.
If we offer a discount in exchange for your email (a “financial incentive” under some state laws), we’ll present the material terms at sign-up (what you receive, what data we collect, and how to opt out later). You can withdraw anytime—unsubscribing ends participation.
Payments
Payments are handled by our payment processors (and digital wallets). We receive transaction confirmations and limited details needed for fulfillment and fraud prevention. We do not receive or store full card numbers.
Social media, reviews & user content
If you tag us on social media or leave a product review, that content may be public. Don’t post personal data you prefer to keep private. We may display reviews on our site; you can ask us to remove your review.
Do Not Track & Global Privacy Control
Many browsers offer Do Not Track signals; there’s no common standard, so we don’t respond to DNT. We do honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required to opt you out of sale/sharing/targeted advertising.
International visitors
We primarily serve the U.S. If you access our site from outside the U.S., you understand your information will be processed in the U.S., where laws may differ from those in your country.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes to our practices or the law. We’ll post the updated date at the top. If changes are significant, we’ll provide a prominent notice (e.g., site banner or email, if appropriate).
How to contact us
Email: pikeplacenuts@gmail.com
Phone: 206-619-1994
(If you prefer mail, contact us by email for the current mailing address for privacy requests.)
State-specific addendum (plain language)
Below is a simple mapping of common U.S. state privacy concepts to actions you can take with us:
Access / Know what we have about you → Ask us; we’ll verify and respond.
Delete your information → Ask us; we’ll delete what we can and explain any exceptions (e.g., tax records).
Correct inaccuracies → Tell us what’s wrong; we’ll fix it if we can verify.
Portability → Request a machine-readable copy of certain info.
Opt out of sale/sharing/targeted ads → Use our site links (if available), GPC, or contact us; we will apply your choice.
Limit sensitive info → We don’t intentionally collect it.
Appeal → If we say “no,” reply and ask for an appeal; we’ll review again.
We’re committed to handling requests reasonably and within legally required timelines.
Final word
We run a small, family business and try to keep our data practices simple and respectful. If you have questions about this policy, or want us to make any part clearer, reach out: pikeplacenuts@gmail.com.