Privacy Policy

Welcome to Michael Foods Store (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, michaelfoods.store (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you:

a. Personal Identification Information:

  • Name: To personalize your experience and address you appropriately.
  • Email Address: To send newsletters, respond to inquiries, and provide updates.
  • Mailing Address: For shipping products or correspondence.
  • Phone Number: To contact you regarding orders or services.

b. Non-Personal Identification Information:

  • Browser Type: To ensure compatibility and enhance user experience.
  • Operating System: To optimize site performance.
  • Internet Service Provider (ISP): For troubleshooting and analytics.
  • IP Address: To monitor site security and analyze trends.
  • Date and Time of Access: To understand peak usage times and manage site traffic.
  • Referring/Exit Pages: To analyze user navigation and improve content.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance User Experience: Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Analyze Site Usage: Monitor traffic patterns and gather demographic information.
  • Targeted Advertising: Deliver content and advertisements tailored to your interests.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We utilize the collected information for various purposes:

  • To Provide and Maintain Our Services: Ensure the Site functions correctly and provide the services you request.
  • To Improve Our Site: Analyze user behavior to enhance features and content.
  • To Personalize User Experience: Tailor content and recommendations based on your interests.
  • To Process Transactions: Manage payments, orders, and related services.
  • To Communicate with You: Respond to inquiries, send newsletters, and provide updates.
  • To Enforce Our Terms and Conditions: Ensure compliance with our policies and protect our rights.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: Adhere to applicable laws and regulations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. However, we may share information with third parties in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist in operating our Site, conducting our business, or providing services to you, under confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

4. Third-Party Services

Our Site may include links to third-party websites, plugins, and services. We do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization or to you.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@michaelfoods.store. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ. By providing your information, you consent to such transfers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly.