Privacy policy

 

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how gourmetific.com ("the Site" or "we") collects, uses, and safeguards your Personal Information when you visit the Site, make purchases, or interact with us. We're committed to your privacy and data protection. If you have questions or concerns after reviewing this policy, please contact us at support@gourmetific.com.

Information We Collect

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect device information, such as your IP address and browser details, using cookies, log files, web beacons, tags, or pixels. This helps us optimize the Site's performance and perform analytics to enhance your user experience. Additionally, we may gather more information if you reach out to us for customer support.

When you make a purchase, we collect the necessary data to fulfill your order, including your name, billing and shipping addresses, payment information (like credit card numbers), email address, and phone number. This information ensures the smooth processing of your orders and allows us to communicate with you regarding invoices, order confirmations, and shipping details.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We share your Personal Information with service providers to deliver our services and fulfill contractual obligations. For instance, we use Shopify to power our online store. You can learn more about Shopify's data handling practices here.

We may also disclose your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests (such as subpoenas or search warrants), or protect our rights.

Behavioral Advertising

We utilize your Personal Information to provide you with targeted advertisements or marketing communications that align with your interests. Our use of Google Analytics helps us understand how our customers interact with the Site. You can opt out of Google Analytics here.

We share information about your Site usage, purchases, and interactions with our ads on other websites with our advertising partners. Some of this information is shared directly, while in other cases, cookies or similar technologies are employed. You can opt out of targeted advertising through various means, including Facebook, Google, and Bing.

Using Your Personal Information

We use your Personal Information to offer products, process payments, arrange shipping, provide customer support, and keep you informed about our products, services, and offers.

Your Rights and Choices

If you're in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights regarding your Personal Information under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include the right to access, port, correct, update, or erase your data. You can exercise these rights by contacting us through the provided contact information. Your data may be processed in countries outside the EEA, including Canada and the United States, in accordance with GDPR guidelines. Refer to Shopify's GDPR Whitepaper for details here.

California Residents

If you're a California resident, you can access, port, correct, update, or erase your Personal Information. To designate an authorized agent, contact us.

Cookies

Cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your actions and preferences. We use various cookies, including functional, performance, advertising, and social media or content cookies. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can modify your settings to control or block them.

Do Not Track

We don't alter our data collection practices based on "Do Not Track" signals because there's no industry standard for responding to such signals.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and operational reasons.

Complaints

If you have concerns or complaints about our practices, please contact us through the provided contact information. If you're not satisfied with our response, you have the right to contact your local data protection authority or supervisory authority.

Last Updated: May 16, 2025