Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/6/2026

Bay Area Restaurant Essentials (“Bay Area Restaurant Essentials,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website and related digital platforms (collectively, the “Website”), including our email, text, and other electronic communications.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through your use of the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, do not access or use the Website.

Updates 

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time without notice. Updates become effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. You are expected to review this page periodically.

Who This Website Is For

The Website is intended for commercial (B2B) transactions within the United States. Accounts are manually reviewed and approved prior to purchase.

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

• Order information: Name, billing address, shipping address, payment confirmation, email address, phone number.

• Account information: Username, password, security questions, and order history. 

• Transaction information: Items purchased, added to cart, quantities, or delivery destination

• Customer support information: Information included in communications with us, including support requests

How We Use Information

 

• Process and fulfill orders

• Manage and administer B2B account approval and access

• Provide customer service and respond to requests

• Communicate about orders, delivery updates, and account notices

• Improve Website functionality, performance, and user experience

• Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or misuse

• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies

How We Share Information

We may share information with:

1. Service providers who support our operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, email, customer support tools)

2. Payment processors to process transactions

3. Shipping carriers and logistics providers for delivery and fulfillment

4. Technology platforms used to operate the Website (including Shopify and apps integrated with Shopify) You can read more about how Shopify uses your Personal Information here: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.

5. Manufacturers only when necessary for fulfillment, product support, or warranty routing (if applicable)

We may also disclose information:

• To comply with law, legal process, or government requests

• To protect our rights, customers, and operations

• In connection with a business transaction (e.g., merger, acquisition, asset sale)
  
  

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable core Website functionality

• Maintain login sessions and carts

• Analyze Website usage

• Improve user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some Website features may not function properly. For details on the cookies we use, refer to https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies. 

Communications

If you provide contact information, we may send transactional communications such as order confirmations, delivery updates, and account notices. Marketing communications may be sent where permitted by law.

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time. Transactional communications related to orders and accounts will still be sent.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

Data Retention

We retain information as necessary to:

• Fulfill orders and provide services

• Maintain business and accounting records

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce agreements

• Comply with legal requirements

Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and applicable laws.

Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third parties. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of certain data, subject to legal exceptions.

California residents may have additional rights under applicable state or federal laws regarding privacy.

To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information below.

Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information.
Bay Area Restaurant Essentials does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration.

We may share limited personal information with service providers (such as payment processors, shipping carriers, and website hosting platforms) solely for the purpose of operating our business and fulfilling orders. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may not use it for any other purpose.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy-related requests, contact:

Bay Area Restaurant Essentials
Website: https://bayarearestaurant.net/
Email: info@essentialssf.com

Location: 2527 West Winton Avenue, Suite 1F, Hayward, CA 94545, United States