Privacy Policy

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Welcome to Sourdough Stoop! We’re all about keeping things simple, honest, and transparent—just like our bread. This privacy policy explains what kind of information we collect on our website, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://sourdoughstoop.com.
We’re a small-batch, porch-pickup sourdough bakery based under Ohio’s cottage food laws.

What We Collect and Why

Comments

When you leave a comment on the site, we collect the information you put into the comment form, as well as your IP address and browser info. This helps us cut down on spam and keep the site safe.

If you use Gravatar (that little profile picture thing), an anonymous version of your email address may be shared with their service. You can check out their privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Media

If you upload images to the site (like in a review or comment), we recommend avoiding images that have location data (EXIF GPS) attached. Other folks could download those images and see where they were taken.

Cookies

Cookies are small files saved in your browser to help the site remember stuff—like your name or email—so it’s easier the next time you leave a comment.

  • These cookies stick around for about a year.

  • If you log in (if that’s ever an option), we’ll set cookies to remember your login info and preferences.

  • Editing or publishing content (if allowed) may also set a cookie that stores the post ID temporarily.

You can clear these cookies anytime through your browser settings.

Embedded Content

Sometimes we share content from other sites—like videos or social media posts. That content behaves just like it would if you visited the original website. Those sites might collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction if you’re logged into their service.

Who We Share Your Data With

We don’t sell your information—ever. The only time your data might be shared is if:

  • You request a password reset (your IP may be included in that email).

  • It’s needed to detect spam or keep the site secure.

How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Comments and their info are kept forever—so we can recognize and approve future comments faster.

  • If you create an account (if applicable), the personal info you share stays in your profile until you delete it—or ask us to delete it.

Your Data, Your Rights

If you’ve left comments or made an account, you can:

  • Ask for a copy of the data we have about you.

  • Ask us to delete your data (except anything we need to keep for legal, security, or administrative reasons).

Just reach out and we’ll help you out.

Where Your Data Goes

Comments might be scanned by an automated service that checks for spam (like bots or fake posts). That’s it—nothing sketchy here.

Got Questions?

We’re a small business, not a tech giant. If you have any questions or concerns about your data, just reach out to us directly through our contact page. We’ll always do our best to keep things kind, honest, and transparent—just like our bread.