Effective Date: March 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how The Wonky Bee (the “Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit, use our services, make a purchase from https://www.thewonkybee.com (the “Website”), leave comments, create an account, or otherwise communicate with us (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy applies to users located within the United States only. We do not target or market our Services to individuals located outside of the United States, and United Kingdom or European Union data protection laws do not apply to our operations.
Information We Collect
Device Information
When you visit the Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Web browser type
- IP address
- Time zone
- Cookies installed on your device
- Pages viewed and interaction data
- Referring websites or search terms
We refer to this automatically collected data as “Device Information.”
Order Information
When you make or attempt to make a purchase, we collect:
- Name
- Billing address
- Shipping address
- Payment information (including credit card details)
- Email address
- Phone number
We refer to this as “Order Information.”
Comments and User Accounts
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the information shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) generated from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you use it. Once approved, your profile image may be publicly visible with your comment.
If you register for an account (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in your profile. Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames cannot be changed). Website administrators may also access and edit that information.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the Website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from publicly available images.
Definition of Personal Information
“Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy includes Device Information, Order Information, comment data, account registration data, SMS opt-in data, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
How We Use Your Personal Information
We use Personal Information to:
- Offer honey, bees, and related products for sale
- Process and fulfill orders
- Ship products
- Process payments securely
- Provide customer support
- Manage user accounts
- Detect spam and prevent fraud
- Communicate via email or SMS (if you opt in)
- Provide marketing communications (where permitted by law)
- Improve Website performance and security
By providing Personal Information to complete a transaction, create an account, leave a comment, or opt into communications, you consent to our collection and use of that information for those purposes.
SMS Communications (TCPA & U.S. Compliance)
If you opt in to receive SMS messages from The Wonky Bee, you are providing express written consent to receive recurring automated marketing and informational text messages at the phone number you provide. Consent is not a condition of purchase.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After you send STOP, we may send one final confirmation message confirming your opt-out. You may also reply HELP for assistance or contact us at [email protected].
We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign. We may share your Personal Data, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, with third parties that help us provide our messaging services, including but not limited to platform providers, phone companies, and any other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages.
We maintain records of SMS consent as required by applicable telecommunications regulations.
If you change or deactivate your mobile number, you agree to notify us promptly.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose Personal Information:
- To comply with legal obligations, subpoenas, or lawful requests
- To enforce our Terms of Service
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- To prevent fraud or illegal activity
- To service providers that assist with payment processing, hosting, analytics, shipping, messaging, or spam detection
We do not sell or share your Personal Information with third parties for their own independent promotional or marketing purposes.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for functional, performance, login, and advertising purposes.
Comment form cookies may last one year.
Login cookies last two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
Screen preference cookies last one year.
Post-edit cookies expire after one day.
You may manage cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content
Embedded content (such as videos or articles) from third-party websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly. Those websites may collect data and use tracking technologies.
Data Retention
- Order Information is retained for accounting and legal compliance purposes.
- Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely.
- Account information is retained until deleted.
- SMS consent records are retained as required by law.
Your U.S. Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence (including California under the CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to:
- Request access to your Personal Information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion (subject to legal exceptions)
- Request information about categories of data collected
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
To exercise your rights, contact:
We may verify your identity before processing requests.
Do Not Track
We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals due to lack of uniform industry standards.
Children’s Privacy
This Site is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect Personal Information, though no system is completely secure.
Business Transfers
If The Wonky Bee is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred to new ownership.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates are effective immediately upon posting.
Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries: