Privacy Policy
Last updated September 1, 2026
01. What we collect
We collect information you give us directly, like your name, email, shipping address, and payment details when you order or apply for a franchise. We also collect basic usage data automatically, such as pages visited and device type.
02. How we use it
- We use your information to fulfill orders, respond to franchise inquiries, send order updates, and improve the site. We only send marketing email if you've opted in, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
03. Sharing
- We share data with service providers who help us run the business — payment processing, shipping carriers, and email delivery — under agreements that limit how they can use it. We don't sell your personal information.
04. Cookies
- We use cookies to keep your cart working, remember preferences, and understand site traffic in aggregate. You can block cookies in your browser settings, though parts of checkout may not work correctly without them.
05. Retention
- We keep order records as long as needed for accounting and legal requirements, typically seven years, and delete marketing data once you unsubscribe or after two years of inactivity.
06. Your rights
- Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, or to object to certain processing. To make a request, email us using the address below.
07. Children's privacy
- QAHWATEA is not directed at children, and we don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16.
08. Changes to this policy
- We'll update the date at the top of this page whenever we make changes, and post a notice on the site if a change is significant.
09. Contac
- Privacy questions or requests can be sent to privacy@qahwatea.com.