Effective Date: August 26, 2026

At Trumpet Vine Catering, we recognize the importance of privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our website visitors and clients. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, and the measures we take to safeguard it.

1. Information We Collect We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as automatic data collected during your site visit:

• Personal Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, event dates, event location, dietary preferences, and any other details provided via our contact form or direct communication.

• Automated Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, device details, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps collected automatically as you browse.

• Cookies and Tracking: We use essential and performance cookies to optimize site navigation, analyze web traffic, and remember user preferences. You can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies, though some site functions may be affected.

2. How We Use Your Information We collect and use your data strictly for legitimate business operations:

• Service & Event Fulfillment: Responding to pricing inquiries, preparing catering quotes, communicating event details, and processing bookings.

• Website Improvement: Analyzing user trends and usage metrics to enhance website performance and user experience.

• Marketing Communications: Sending news, seasonal menus, or promotional updates. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time using the "unsubscribe" link or by contacting us directly.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

• No Sale of Data: Trumpet Vine Catering does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

• Service Providers: We may share necessary data with trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website, managing quote forms, analyzing site performance, or delivering communications, provided they adhere to strict confidentiality agreements.

• Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to external sites (such as venues or event planners). We hold no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of these third parties.

4. Data Security & Retention

• Security Measures: We maintain reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is entirely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

• Retention: We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal record-keeping requirements.

5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA) If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under California law:

• Right to Know/Access: You may request details regarding the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you over the past 12 months.

• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete the personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions.

• Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information.

• Right to Opt-Out / Non-Discrimination: You have the right to direct us not to sell or share your personal data (we do not sell your data). We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

• To exercise any of these rights, please submit a request to info@trumpetvinecatering.com.

6. Children’s Privacy Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Policy Updates We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at info@trumpetvinecatering.com.