1. Introduction

Welcome to the CandyInject privacy policy. We are committed to protecting the personal information of every visitor, customer, and partner who interacts with our website at https://www.candyinject.buzz and with our confectionery and systems design services. This policy describes the types of information we may collect, the reasons we collect it, how we use and share it, and the choices you have about your data.

The developer name CandyInject appears throughout our platform and in the tools, recipes, and documentation we publish. When you use our website, contact our team, request a sample, or place an order, you may provide information to us. We want you to feel confident that your information is treated with care, protected with appropriate safeguards, and used only for the purposes we describe here.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website and services. This policy applies to information collected online through our website and offline through our business interactions.

2. Who We Are

CandyInject is a confectionery systems design company operating within the computer systems design and related services industry. We develop signature candy lines, flavour systems, custom packaging, private label programs, and bulk supply services for retail and wholesale partners. Our work combines food science, packaging design, and production management.

The legal entity responsible for this website and for the processing of your personal information is CANDYINJECTOR LLC, with a registered business address at 622 S Willow Xing, Lehi - 84043-6628, United States (US). Where this policy refers to CandyInject, we, us, or our, it refers to CANDYINJECTOR LLC as the data controller.

If you have any questions about who we are, what we do, or how we handle personal information, you can reach us at any time using the contact details provided at the end of this policy.

3. Information We Collect

We collect several categories of information to operate our website, respond to inquiries, and provide our services. The information we collect generally falls into the following categories:

Information you provide directly

When you complete a form on our website, email us, call our team, request samples, or place an order, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, company name, mailing address, and details about your project or requirements. This information is provided voluntarily and helps us respond to you accurately.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, our systems automatically record certain technical information, including your internet protocol address, browser type and version, operating system, the pages you view, the time and date of your visit, the amount of time spent on each page, and referring website addresses. This information helps us understand how visitors use our site and how we can improve it.

Information from third parties

In some cases we may receive information about you from third parties, such as shipping carriers, payment processors, analytics providers, and public business directories. We use this information to fulfil orders, verify business details, and improve the accuracy of the records we keep.

4. How We Collect Information

We collect information through several methods. Direct collection occurs when you choose to share information with us, for example by filling out our contact form, sending an email to our helpdesk address, calling our office, or providing shipping and billing details for an order.

Automatic collection occurs through the use of cookies, web beacons, server logs, and similar technologies. These technologies collect technical data about your device and browsing activity without requiring any direct action from you. They help us measure site performance and deliver a smooth browsing experience.

We may also collect information through our business relationships, such as when a distributor or wholesale partner provides us with delivery information, or when a payment processor confirms that a transaction has been completed. In every case we collect only the information that is reasonably necessary for the stated purpose.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for a range of business purposes. We use your contact details to respond to inquiries, provide quotes, and follow up on sample requests. We use order and delivery information to process transactions, arrange shipping, and confirm that products reach you correctly.

We use technical and usage information to operate, maintain, and improve our website, to understand which pages are most useful, and to diagnose and repair technical problems. We use your preferences and feedback to develop new flavours, improve our packaging, and refine the services we offer to partners.

Where you have provided consent, we may use your email address to send you updates about new product lines, seasonal releases, and company news. You may withdraw this consent at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in any message or by contacting us directly.

We may also use information to meet our legal and regulatory obligations, to prevent fraud and abuse, to enforce our agreements, and to protect the rights and safety of our business, our customers, and the public.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise your browser, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our pages. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device when you visit a website.

We use essential cookies that are required for the website to function correctly, such as cookies that remember your consent choices. We use performance cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site, which helps us improve page speed and navigation. We may use functional cookies to remember preferences such as language settings.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, and you can set your browser to notify you when a cookie is placed. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent some features from working as intended.

8. Third Party Service Providers

We work with trusted third party service providers who assist us in operating our business. These providers may include web hosting companies, analytics platforms, email delivery services, payment processors, shipping carriers, and customer support tools. We share with these providers only the information they need to perform their services on our behalf.

Our service providers are contractually required to protect your information, to use it only for the specific purpose for which it was shared, and to keep it confidential. They are not permitted to use your personal information for their own purposes.

A list of the categories of service providers we use includes website hosting and infrastructure providers, analytics and performance monitoring services, email and communication platforms, payment and billing processors, and logistics and delivery partners. We review our providers regularly to ensure they meet our privacy and security standards.

9. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not rent, trade, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We share information only in the limited circumstances described in this policy.

We may share information with service providers who perform services on our behalf, as described above. We may share information when required by law, such as in response to a valid court order, subpoena, or government request. We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of CANDYINJECTOR LLC, our customers, or the public.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your information may be transferred to the new owner as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The length of time we keep information depends on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

We keep business and transaction records for the period required by applicable tax, accounting, and commercial laws. We keep marketing records until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent. We keep website usage and analytics data in an aggregated or anonymised form for as long as it remains useful for improving our services.

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it so that it can no longer be associated with you. If you would like to request deletion of your information, please contact us using the details below.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against loss, theft, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit, access controls, and regular review of our security practices.

We limit access to personal information to employees and service providers who need it to perform their duties, and we require all such persons to maintain the confidentiality of that information. We use secure protocols for data transfer and keep our systems updated to address known vulnerabilities.

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we work hard to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Our business is based in the United States, and the information we collect is processed and stored in the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country whose data protection laws may differ from those in your own country.

Where we transfer personal information across borders, we take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this policy and with applicable law. These safeguards may include standard contractual clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

By using our website and providing your information to us, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and to its processing as described in this policy.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the right to access the information we hold about you, the right to request correction of inaccurate information, and the right to request deletion of your information.

You may also have the right to restrict or object to certain processing, the right to data portability, and the right to withdraw consent where we rely on consent as a legal basis. You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law and may ask you to verify your identity before we act on your request.

14. Privacy for Children

Our website and services are intended for businesses and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of thirteen, and we do not direct our website or services to children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of thirteen without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor the online activity of their children and to help enforce this policy.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a Do Not Track feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to have your online activity tracked. At this time our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals, because there is no widely accepted standard for how such signals should be interpreted.

We may, however, respond to other privacy preferences that you express through your browser or through applicable global privacy control settings. We continue to monitor developments in this area and will update this policy as standards evolve.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, our technology, our legal obligations, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the Last updated date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide a more prominent notice.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically so that you remain informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us using the details below. We will make every effort to respond promptly and to resolve any concerns you may raise.

If you believe that we have not adequately addressed your concern, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority in your jurisdiction. We would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly before you do so.