Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [10/7/2025]
Last Updated: [10/7/2025]
Mimi’s Soul Food (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://mimisoulfood.com, where we offer authentic African cuisine for online ordering and weekend delivery via DoorDash.
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information. By using our website or placing an order, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to process your orders, provide customer service, and improve your experience.
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Personal Details: Name, email, phone number, and delivery address
- Order Information: Selected menu items, preferences, instructions
- Payment Details: Billing address (note: we do not store full credit/debit card numbers; payments are securely processed via Stripe, PayPal, or other third-party gateways)
- Account Credentials: If you register, we collect your username and password
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit mimisoulfood.com:
- Device and Browser Data: IP address, device type, browser, and language
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, referring URLs
- Cookies and Trackers: For remembering your cart, login, and marketing purposes
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Process and deliver your orders through DoorDash
- Communicate with you about orders, support requests, or account updates
- Improve our website and menu offerings
- Send promotional emails (if you opt in)
- Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We only share it as necessary to operate our business:
| Type of Recipient | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DoorDash | To fulfill deliveries |
| Payment Processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) | To process secure payments |
| Web Hosting & Email Providers | To host our website and send order confirmations |
| Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics) | To understand and improve site performance |
| Legal Authorities | If required by law or in legal proceedings |
4. Your Privacy Rights (Utah Consumer Privacy Act – UCPA)
If you are a Utah resident, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we’ve collected about you
- Delete your personal data
- Opt Out of data sharing for targeted advertising
- Data Portability – request a copy of your personal information
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 privacy@mimisoulfood.com
We will respond within 45 days, as required by Utah law.
5. Your Choices
- Marketing Emails: You can unsubscribe anytime via the “unsubscribe” link in our emails
- Cookies: You can control cookie preferences via your browser or opt out of tracking tools (e.g., via Google’s Ad Settings)
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. All transactions are processed using secure encryption protocols (SSL/HTTPS). However, no system is 100% secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as needed to:
- Fulfill your orders
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Maintain business records
You may request deletion at any time (see Section 4).
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., DoorDash, Instagram). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the updated version on this page with a new “Effective Date.”
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Mimi’s Soul Food
📧 Email: privacy@mimisoulfood.com
🌐 Website: https://mimisoulfood.com