Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 15, 2025
Welcome to LastStoneLord.com. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing LastStoneLord.com, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal data when you visit LastStoneLord.com, use our services, or purchase products. It outlines our practices for data collection, usage, and protection.
2. About LastStoneLord.com
LastStoneLord.com is a dual-purpose platform combining a recipe blog with a shopping portal for kitchen essentials. We also offer online cooking classes. Our goal is to enhance your culinary journey.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information such as your name, email, contact number, shipping address, and payment details. We also collect anonymous usage data for analytics purposes.
4. How We Collect Information
Information is collected when you interact with our website—this includes filling out forms, placing orders, signing up for newsletters, or joining cooking classes.
5. Why We Collect Information
Your information helps us process orders, provide customer support, offer personalized product recommendations, and improve our content and services.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help remember your preferences and deliver relevant content.
7. Analytics and Performance Tools
We use third-party tools such as Google Analytics to monitor website performance and user behavior to optimize our services and user interface.
8. Payment Processing
Payments are processed via secure third-party gateways like PayPal or Stripe. We do not store your credit card details on our servers.
9. Cooking Class Registration
To register for cooking classes, we may collect your name, email, payment confirmation, and availability. This helps us manage class rosters and schedules.
10. Product Recommendations
We display curated kitchen products relevant to each recipe. These recommendations may be influenced by your browsing behavior and previous interactions.
11. Email Marketing
If you opt-in, we may send you promotional emails, recipe updates, or special offers. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any of our emails.
12. SMS Notifications
Users may receive SMS alerts for order updates or class reminders. You may opt out of SMS alerts by replying with “STOP.”
13. Customer Support Communication
Your queries and feedback may be logged to help us respond better and continuously improve our service.
14. User-Generated Content
Content you submit (e.g., recipe reviews, testimonials) may be made public and used for marketing purposes with your permission.
15. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as needed to fulfill business or legal obligations. Once no longer necessary, your data is securely deleted.
16. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your data. We only share your data with trusted third parties for fulfilling orders, analytics, or legal compliance.
17. Legal Compliance
We may disclose personal data if required to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or requests from public authorities.
18. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security protocols such as HTTPS, encryption, and firewalls to safeguard your personal data.
19. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
20. Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal data. You can also request restrictions on how your data is used.
21. Data Portability
Upon request, we can provide you with a copy of your personal data in a commonly used and machine-readable format.
22. Consent Withdrawal
You may withdraw your consent to data processing at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of data processing prior to withdrawal.
23. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
24. Cross-Border Transfers
If you are located outside the U.S., your data will be transferred to and processed in the U.S. where our servers are located.
25. Behavioral Advertising
We may use your data for personalized ads. You can manage ad preferences through browser settings or opt-out links provided in our site footer.
26. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be reflected by a revised date at the top. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance.
27. Dispute Resolution
In case of a dispute, we encourage users to contact us directly before pursuing legal options. We will try to resolve issues in good faith.
28. Business Transfers
If LastStoneLord.com is acquired, user data may be transferred to the new entity under the same terms of this Privacy Policy.
29. Contact Us
If you have any questions, email us at support@laststonelord.com or write to 860 6th Avenue, Suite 400, New York, NY 10001. Phone: +1 (800) 555-0199
30. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States. Disputes shall be subject to its exclusive jurisdiction.