MorganicMeats Privacy Policy
At MorganicMeats, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you visit www.morganicmeats.com, purchase our premium organic meat boxes, or interact with us. By using our site, you agree to this policy. Read on to learn more.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with the best farm-to-table meat delivery experience. This includes:
- Personal Information: When you place an order or create an account, we collect your name, email address, billing/shipping address, phone number, and payment details.
- Browsing Data: We automatically gather data like your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our site via cookies and similar technologies.
- Communications: Information you provide when contacting us (e.g., via email, phone, or support forms) is collected.
- Preferences: If you opt in, we track your preferences (e.g., favorite meat cuts) to personalize your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to deliver fresh, sustainable meat boxes and enhance your shopping experience. Specifically, we:
- Process and fulfill orders placed before our Saturday 5:00 PM EST cutoff for Tuesday shipping.
- Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and tracking details.
- Provide customer support for issues with your organic meat delivery.
- Improve our website, products, and services based on usage trends.
- If you opt in, send promotional emails about meat box deals, new products, or recipes.
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax or food safety regulations).
3. How We Share Your Information
We only share your data as necessary to operate MorganicMeats:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors like Square, shipping carriers like UPS, etc.) help us process payments and deliver your meat boxes. They are bound to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or to protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: If MorganicMeats is sold or merged, your data may be transferred to the new entity, subject to this policy.
- No Selling: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Cookies: We may use cookies to remember your preferences, track site usage, and improve functionality. Examples include session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (e.g., for login).
- Analytics: Tools like Google Analytics help us understand how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
- Opt-Out: You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect site features (e.g., checkout).
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information with industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, secure servers). However, no online system is fully secure. We are not liable for unauthorized access beyond our control (e.g., hacking).
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights over your data, including:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Ask us to delete your data, subject to legal retention requirements (e.g., order records).
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the link in each message or by contacting us.
- Cookies: Manage cookie preferences through your browser.
To exercise these rights, email us at contact@morganicmeats.com with your request. We’ll respond within 30 days, per applicable laws.
7. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only as long as necessary:
- Order data (e.g., name, address) is retained for 7 years to comply with tax and legal obligations.
- Account data persists until you request deletion.
- Browsing data is kept for up to 12 months for analytics, then anonymized.
8. Children’s Privacy
MorganicMeats is not intended for individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn of such data, we will delete it promptly.
9. International Transfers
If you’re outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to our U.S.-based servers. We ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR for EU residents). Contact us for details on safeguards.
10. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to external sites (e.g., recipes, partners). We’re not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing data.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or laws. Updates take effect upon posting. Check back periodically, as continued use of our site means you accept the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
Questions about your privacy? Reach out at:
Thank you for trusting MorganicMeats with your organic meat needs! We’re here to deliver freshness while keeping your data safe.