Privacy Policy
Warm Taste Lodge LLC, doing business as Cozy Bite (hereafter referred to as Cozy Bite, we, us, or our), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at cozybite.autos (the Site), use our services, or otherwise interact with us.
By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit a contact form or inquiry through the Site
- Request a consultation or quote for our services
- Subscribe to receive communications from us
- Correspond with us by email, phone, or postal mail
- Enter into a service agreement or contract with us
The types of information we may collect include:
- Identity Information: Full name, title, organization name
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, mailing address
- Business Information: Company details, project requirements, system specifications
- Communication Records: The content of messages you send us, including any attachments
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation patterns, and referring URLs
- Device Data: Browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution
- Network Data: IP address, internet service provider, approximate geographic location derived from your IP address
- Performance Data: Page load times, error logs, and interaction events
1.3 Information We Do Not Collect
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, government-issued identification documents, health information, biometric data, or information about children under the age of 13.
2. How We Collect Information
2.1 Direct Collection
Information is collected directly when you fill out forms on the Site, send us email, call our phone number, or otherwise initiate communication with us.
2.2 Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage analytics. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. We use the following categories of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting anonymous usage statistics. We use this information to improve the Site experience.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.
You may configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being set. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For more information about managing cookies, visit your browsers help documentation or www.allaboutcookies.org.
2.3 Server Logs
Our web servers automatically log standard information about each request made to the Site, including IP address, timestamp, requested URL, HTTP status code, and user agent string. These logs are retained for diagnostic and security purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To respond to your inquiries, provide quotes, deliver contracted services, and maintain ongoing client relationships
- Communication: To send you information about our services, respond to your messages, and provide customer support
- Site Improvement: To analyze Site usage patterns, diagnose technical issues, and improve the performance and usability of the Site
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and enforceable governmental requests
- Security: To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, unauthorized access, and other harmful or illegal activities
- Business Operations: To manage our business operations, including billing, accounting, and record-keeping
We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described in this policy without providing notice and obtaining consent where required by law.
4. How We Share Your Information
4.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site and delivering our services. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your information and use it only for the specific purposes we authorize. Categories of service providers include:
- Website hosting and infrastructure providers
- Email and communication service providers
- Analytics and performance monitoring services
- Professional advisors, including legal counsel and accountants
4.2 Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Warm Taste Lodge LLC, our clients, or the public
- Respond to an emergency situation
- Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. You will be notified via email or a prominent notice on the Site of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.
4.4 What We Do Not Do
We do not sell, rent, trade, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not share your information with third parties except as described in this Privacy Policy.
5. Data Security
We implement and maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using Transport Layer Security (TLS)
- Secure server infrastructure with access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments and monitoring
- Employee training on data privacy and security practices
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any credentials or access codes associated with your use of the Site.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods are determined based on:
- The nature and sensitivity of the information
- The purposes for which the information was collected
- Applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
- The period during which you maintain an active relationship with us
When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete, anonymize, or destroy it in accordance with our data retention policies.
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information. To make such a request, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.
7.2 Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. We may retain information as required by law, for legitimate business purposes, or to complete transactions for which the information was collected.
7.3 Opt-Out of Communications
You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly. Even if you opt out of marketing messages, we may still send you transactional or administrative communications related to your account or ongoing services.
7.4 Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers can be found at:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
7.5 Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a Do Not Track (DNT) signal. The Site does not currently respond to DNT signals because no uniform standard for such responses has been adopted. However, you may exercise other choices regarding tracking as described in this policy.
8. Childrens Privacy
The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without verified parental consent, we will take prompt steps to delete such information. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately using the information in Section 11.
9. International Data Transfers
Warm Taste Lodge LLC is based in the United States, and our servers and operations are located within the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to such transfer and processing.
10. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other California privacy laws, including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell (though we do not sell personal information)
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (not applicable, as we do not sell personal information)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11. We will verify your identity before processing your request, which may require you to provide sufficient information to confirm you are the individual about whom we collected personal information.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information below:
Warm Taste Lodge LLC1019 O St
Firebaugh, CA 93622-2222
United States
Email: contact-us@cozybite.autos
Phone: +1 (903) 660-6675
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page with a revised Last Updated date
- Displaying a prominent notice on the Site for a reasonable period
- Sending an email notification if you have provided your email address and maintain an active relationship with us
Your continued use of the Site after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
13. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Warm Taste Lodge LLC. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.
14. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under this policy shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions set forth in our Terms of Service.