Kern’s Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

Kern’s (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or sign up for updates. By using our site or submitting information to us, you agree to the practices described below.

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at info@kernsbakery.com.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information that you choose to share with us, including:

Contact information such as your name, email address, and phone number
Newsletter sign-ups, event inquiries, vendor forms, or general submissions
Messages or communication sent through our website or email

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages viewed and time spent on the site
Referring website or links

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze how visitors use the site. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect some site functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our website
Send Kern’s news, updates, announcements, and relevant content
Share promotions or vendor features
Respond to inquiries or customer service needs
Support analytics, marketing, and operational activities
Protect against unauthorized or fraudulent activity

If you provide your email address or phone number, you may receive:

Email newsletters
SMS/text updates (message and data rates may apply)
Event or announcement notifications
Promotional offers

You may opt out of these communications at any time (see Section 6).

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following situations:

Trusted Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers who help us operate our website, manage communications (email and SMS), or support analytics and marketing. These providers may only use your information as directed by us and are required to protect it.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as a court order or government inquiry.

Protection of Kern’s

We may disclose information when necessary to enforce our policies, protect our rights, or investigate and prevent fraud or security issues.

4. SMS & Email Communications

By submitting your email address or mobile number, you consent to receive communications from Kern’s, including:

News and announcements
Vendor features and updates
Event information
Promotional content

SMS Disclaimer: Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile plan. You can opt out of SMS at any time by replying STOP to any message.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have choices regarding how we use your information. You may:

Unsubscribe from emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send
Opt out of SMS by replying STOP to any text message
Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request corrections or deletions of your personal information, where legally permitted
Adjust cookie settings through your browser preferences

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us at info@kernsbakery.com