Effective Date: 7/19/2025
Website: https://sajfalafel.com
At Saj Falafel, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit our website, leave comments, place orders, or interact with any services on our site.
1. Who We Are
Saj Falafel operates at https://sajfalafel.com. By using this website, you agree to the practices outlined below.
2. What Information We Collect
A. Comments and Interactions
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- Name, email address, and comment content
- IP address and browser information (for spam prevention)
- A hashed version of your email may be sent to Gravatar to display your profile picture
(View Gravatar Privacy Policy)
B. Media Uploads
Avoid uploading images with embedded location (EXIF GPS) data, as site visitors may download and extract this information.
C. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Save comment form data (name, email, website) for future convenience
- Manage login sessions and preferences
- Store cart contents during your browsing session
Cookie Duration Examples:
- Comment info: 1 year
- Login session: 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)
- Editor cookies: 1 day
- Temporary cookie set on login page: deleted after browser is closed
D. Embedded Content
Articles may include content from third-party websites (e.g., videos, images). These behave as if you visited the source site, which may collect data and use tracking cookies.
3. Online Store & Checkout Data
When shopping with us, we collect:
- Order Info: Products viewed, purchased, date/time, delivery preferences
- Personal Info: Name, billing/shipping address, email, phone number
- Payment Info: Credit card or PayPal details (processed securely)
- Account Info (optional): Username and password
We use this data to:
- Process and deliver orders
- Respond to support requests or refund inquiries
- Prevent fraud and comply with legal obligations
- Improve store functionality and user experience
- Send you marketing (only if you opt in)
If you create an account, we save your information to simplify future checkouts.
4. Who Can Access Your Data
Authorized team members (Admins and Store Managers) can access:
- Order history and shipping details
- Customer contact details
This is solely to help fulfill orders, process refunds, and provide support.
5. Payment Processing & Third-Party Sharing
We accept payments via PayPal. Your payment data is shared securely with PayPal to process your transaction.
We may also share limited data with trusted service providers for:
- Spam detection
- Order fulfillment
- Site analytics
- Embedded tool functionality
6. Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata: retained indefinitely
- User accounts: retained until deleted or deactivated
- Orders: stored for at least three years for tax and accounting
- Reviews: retained unless deleted by the user or admin
7. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data (unless we are legally required to retain it)
To submit a request, contact us using the information below.
8. Where Your Data Is Sent
- Visitor comments may be scanned through automated spam detection services
- Payments are securely processed through PayPal
- Certain plugins or embedded services may transmit or store data externally
9. Use of Extensions & Tools
Our website may include third-party tools or extensions that store or transmit personal data. These services function independently and may have their own privacy terms.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this policy or your data, please reach out:
📧 Email: admin@sajfalafel.com
📞 Phone: 972-666-1040
🕒 Hours: Friday – Sunday, 9 AM – 12 AM