Effective Date: December 9, 2024
At GlutenStatus.com, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By accessing or using our site, you consent to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to improve your experience with our website.
- Personal Information: Personal information refers to data that can be used to identify you individually. We collect personal information when you interact with our site, such as subscribing to our newsletter, contacting us, or participating in any of our features. This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Any other details you voluntarily provide
- Non-Personal Information: Non-personal information refers to data that cannot be used to identify you individually. This information is used to analyze website traffic and improve the user experience. It includes:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages you visit and your interactions with the site
- Date and time of your visit
- Geographic location data (if available)
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: We use your personal information to respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and fulfill any requests you make.
- To Improve Our Website: Non-personal information helps us analyze how visitors use the website, which allows us to optimize the site’s performance and content.
- For Marketing Communications: If you have subscribed to our newsletter or opted in to receive promotional emails, we may send you updates, offers, or other marketing materials related to our website. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the emails.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use or disclose your information to comply with legal requirements or protect our rights.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
GlutenStatus.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect data on your interactions with our site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us enhance your experience.
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the operation of the website, such as remembering your login information or preferences.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect data on how visitors use the site, which helps us improve website functionality and user experience. We use services like Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used by third-party networks to serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect the performance and features of the site.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to help operate and manage our website, and they may collect information about your interactions with our site. Some of the third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics: A tool to analyze website traffic and user behavior.
- Advertising Networks: For serving targeted ads based on browsing activity.
Please be aware that these third-party services have their own privacy policies, which govern how they collect and use your data. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how your information is handled.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share personal information with third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, customer service, analytics, or marketing. These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes outlined in this policy.
- For Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information if required by law, in response to legal requests such as court orders or subpoenas, or to protect our rights, property, or the safety of others.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We implement security measures such as encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to safeguard your data. However, please note that no data transmission or storage method is completely secure, and while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Update: You can request access to your personal information and update it if necessary by contacting us using the information below.
- Opt-Out of Marketing: If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails, you can unsubscribe by following the instructions in the emails or by contacting us directly.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature, which sends a signal to websites to stop tracking your activity. We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
8. Children’s Privacy
GlutenStatus.com is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us:
Email: admin@glutenstatus.com
Mailing Address:
Anastasia Wood, 924 Fairway Drive
Vacaville, California, 95688
For further inquiries or to get in touch with us, please visit our Contact Us page.