If you are in a temperate or cool climate, the best thing to do is like double or triple wrap it with aluminum foil and store in a cool, dark, not overly damp place.<<<
In Arizona, you won’t find many places that fit that description...LOL
Here the oil/fat in the chocolate goes rancid, quickly if not in the refrig or freezer.
It is good that you knew how to store it in the cool country,
thank you for sharing.
For me critters includes a friends dog, he found my stash and ate it, while we were looking at the greenhouse.
Did not make him sick, but it sure made me sad, as it was a fancy gift package that had been sent to me.