Candor Candy LLC (‘Candor Candy,’ ‘we,’ ‘our,’ or ‘us’), an independent New York–formed limited liability company operating a retail business, values the privacy of individuals who visit our website, interact with our website, contact us through online forms, and related offerings (collectively, the ‘Services’). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information in connection with our website. Your use of our Services is also subject to our Terms of Service.

Information We Collect

We collect limited information from or about you, as described below.

A. Information You Provide to Us

Contact Information
If you choose to contact us or submit a request through our website (for example, by completing a contact or inquiry form), we may collect information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and the contents of your message.

Communications
If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information such as the contents of your communications and any information you choose to share with us.

Candor Candy does not sell products online at this time and does not collect payment or financial information through its website.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address (which may be used to infer general location)

• Browser type and operating system

• Pages visited and referring URLs

• Dates and times of visits

We use this information to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve the performance and functionality of our Services.

Cookies and Analytics

We use basic cookies and similar technologies embedded natively in the Squarespace environment to operate and analyze our website.

We also use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website, and whether they may have visited due to an ad they clicked elsewhere on the web. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, which pages they visit, and what other sites referred them to us. We use this information only in aggregate form to improve our website and Services. We do not use Google Analytics for targeted advertising or remarketing.

You can learn how Google collects and processes data at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/

You may opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

How We Use the Information We Collect

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests

• Communicate with you about Candor Candy and our Services

• Improve and maintain our website

• Understand how visitors interact with our Services

• Protect against fraud, misuse, and security risks

• Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

We do not use personal information to make automated decisions, engage in targeted advertising, or offer it for resale to any broker or otherwise interested party.

How We Disclose Information

We may disclose information as follows:

Service Providers
We may share aggregate information with vendors and service providers who help us operate our website or provide Services (such as website hosting and analytics providers).

Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.

Business Transfers
If Candor Candy is involved in a merger, sale, or transfer of assets, aggregate information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

With Your Consent
We may disclose information when you direct or consent to us doing so.

We do not sell personal information.

Communications Preferences

Email Communications
Candor does not employ an email-based marketing strategy or vendor. We offer a newsletter through a third-party platform (Substack), your subscription and communications are governed by that platform’s privacy practices. All users must self-subscribe in order to receive the newsletter. Recipients may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe mechanisms provided by the Substack platform.

SMS Communications
If we offer SMS communications in the future, we will do so only with your consent, and you will be provided with instructions on how to opt out.

Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to information you provide to them. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Children’s Privacy

Candor Candy does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised version will be effective when posted unless otherwise stated.