PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: February 8, 2026

Monarch Shoppe (“Monarch,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data in compliance with applicable law, including the Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (Iowa Code Chapter 715D). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you interact with our café, website, or online store (collectively, the “Services”).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identifiers: name, email address, phone number, billing or shipping address

• Commercial Information: purchase history and preferences

• Payment Information: processed securely through third-party payment processors

• Internet Activity: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and website interactions

• Communications: emails, messages, and other communications you send to us

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age.

2. Purposes for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data only for legitimate and lawful purposes, including:

• Fulfilling and managing orders and payments

• Providing customer service and responding to inquiries

• Operating and improving our Services

• Communicating with customers about orders, promotions, or updates

• Preventing fraud and ensuring security

• Complying with legal obligations

3. Disclosure of Personal Data

Monarch does not sell personal data. We may disclose personal data to:

• Service providers who assist with payments, hosting, marketing, and analytics

• Government authorities or legal counsel when required by law

• Successors in the event of a merger or sale of business assets

All service providers are required to maintain confidentiality and security of personal data.

4. Consumer Rights Under Iowa Law

Iowa residents have the right to:

• Confirm whether we process their personal data

• Access personal data we maintain about them

• Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal exceptions

• Obtain a copy of personal data in a portable format

• Opt out of targeted advertising or profiling

Monarch does not engage in targeted advertising or profiling as defined under Iowa law.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below. We will respond within the time required by law.

5. Data Security and Retention

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data. Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for business and legal purposes.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

7. Contact Information

Monarch Shoppe

Email: kate@kateshuconsulting.com