Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

Dutch Oven Breads (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy, improving user experience, and maintaining a secure, accessible, and compliant website for all visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit www.DutchOvenBreads.com.

If you need additional assistance or clarification, please reach out to us at Candice@DutchOvenBreads.com.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

Submit a contact form
Sign up for marketing updates or newsletters
Inquire about orders, pickup times, or bakery offerings

This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any message you include in your form.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Through tools like Google Analytics, we automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and device details
Pages visited and time spent
Interactions on the website

This helps us understand website performance and improve your experience.

1.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use the TermsFeed Cookie Consent tool, which allows visitors to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

Our site uses:

Strictly necessary cookies for core functionality.
Performance cookies to understand website usage.
Tracking cookies for analytics only after consent is granted.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our website’s Cookie Settings panel located in footer.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Operate and enhance our website
Communicate with you about inquiries or customer service needs
Send marketing updates if you choose to opt in
Protect the site using tools like Google reCAPTCHA
Analyze website interactions using Google Analytics
Maintain compliance with safety and accessibility standards

We do not sell or rent your personal information—ever.

3. Marketing Emails & Communications

We occasionally send marketing emails to subscribers about:

Fresh bread releases
Updated weekly menus
Holiday hours
Special batch announcements
Events, farmers market news, or bakery updates

How You Join Our Email List

You will only receive marketing emails if you:

Opt in through a signup form
Request updates manually
Provide express consent

How We Use Email Addresses

Your email address is used solely for Dutch Oven Breads communications and is not shared with any third-party marketers.

How to Unsubscribe

Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link or instructions.
You may also request removal from our list by emailing Candice@DutchOvenBreads.com.

We comply with CAN-SPAM standards and ensure all communications respect your preferences and privacy.

4. Google Services Used on This Website

4.1 Google Analytics

Used to track website performance, user flow, and general demographic insights.
Analytics runs only after cookie consent is given.

4.2 Google reCAPTCHA

Implemented on forms to prevent spam and protect our website from automated misuse.
Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply wherever reCAPTCHA appears.

4.3 Google Verification

Used to verify domain ownership for security and analytic purposes.

5. Website Accessibility

Dutch Oven Breads is committed to ensuring our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to follow WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines, which include:

Providing clear text alternatives for images
Ensuring color contrast meets readability standards
Maintaining keyboard navigability
Providing scalable fonts and responsive layouts
Using accessible HTML structure for screen readers

We continuously improve accessibility as web technologies evolve.

If You Need Accessibility Assistance

If you experience any difficulty accessing content on our website or need accommodations, please contact us:

Email: Candice@DutchOvenBreads.com
Subject Line: Accessibility Request

Please describe:

The page or feature you were trying to access
The nature of the difficulty
Any assistive technology you are using (optional)

We will respond promptly and help provide the information or service in an accessible format.

6. Data Security

We follow industry-standard security practices to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
All plugins, hosting, and themes are regularly updated to maintain a secure environment.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You may request to:

Update or correct your personal information
Unsubscribe from communications
Adjust cookie preferences
Request deletion of personal data when permitted by law

8. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell personal information.
We only share limited data with trusted service providers needed to run our business, such as but not limited to:

DreamHost (website hosting)
Google services (analytics, security, site tools)
Email platforms used only for Dutch Oven Breads communications

Vendors are required to handle data securely and in compliance with privacy standards.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect children’s personal information.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Information

For privacy matters, accessibility assistance, or general questions:
Dutch Oven Breads
Email: Candice@DutchOvenBreads.com
Website: www.DutchOvenBreads.com