Effective Date: October 8, 2026

The Smiling Pumpkin (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates www.thesmilingpumpkin.com (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Site or subscribe to our newsletter.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as certain data automatically.

  • Personal Information: When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address and any other details you choose to provide (such as your name).
  • Automatically Collected Data: We automatically log standard technical information, including your IP address, browser type, and operating system, to ensure the Site functions properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data strictly to communicate with you and maintain our website.

  • To deliver our newsletter, marketing emails, and updates.
  • To respond to your comments, questions, or customer service requests.
  • To monitor Site performance and maintain website security.

3. Sharing Your Information with Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share data with trusted service providers essential to our operations:

  • Sender: We use Sender as our email marketing platform to manage our subscriber list and dispatch our newsletters. Your email data is securely processed through their service.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or to protect our legal rights.

4. Third-Party Links and Services (Etsy)

Our Site may contain links to external websites.

  • Etsy Shop: We do not host an e-commerce store directly on this Site. If you purchase products from us, you will be redirected to our shop hosted on Etsy.
  • External Policies: Etsy processes your payment details and transactional data under its own privacy guidelines. We encourage you to review Etsy’s Privacy Policy when making a purchase.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use basic cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

  • Cookies: Small text files saved on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our Site.
  • Control: You can choose to disable or block cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may stop working correctly.
  • Consent Management: We use the Complianz Privacy Suite to manage cookie consent and honor your privacy preferences. If you are a Virginia resident, you have the right to opt-out of statistical tracking. You can update your choices or opt-out at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” or “Manage Consent” link available in the footer of our website, or by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You maintain full control over your personal communication choices.

  • Opt-Out: You can stop receiving our newsletter at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send.
  • Data Access and Deletion: You can request a copy of the email data we have stored, or ask us to permanently delete your information from our active lists.

7. US State and Federal Disclosures

We comply with applicable US state and federal privacy regulations.

  • California “Do Not Track” (CalOPPA): We do not track our users across third-party websites to provide targeted advertising.
  • Children’s Privacy (COPPA): Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

8. Data Security

We implement standard security measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access or disclosure. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Website Analytics (Google Site Kit & Analytics)

We use Google Site Kit to connect our website with Google Analytics. Google automatically collects certain technical information about your device and how you interact with our Site through the use of cookies. This data includes your anonymized IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on our website.

This statistical data is used solely to analyze website traffic, understand visitor behavior, and improve your user experience on the Site. Google processes this information in accordance with their own policies, which you can review in Google’s Privacy & Terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Website: www.thesmilingpumpkin.com

Email: hello@thesmilingpumpkin.com