Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 04/01/2024
Rooted Fork
Introduction
Rooted Fork ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.
Information We Collect
Personal Information:
When provided voluntarily by individuals, we may collect personal information such as names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers.
Non-Personal Information:
For statistical purposes, we may also collect non-personal information such as browser type, operating system, and IP address.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the collected information for purposes, including but not limited to:
▪️ Providing and personalizing our services.
▪️ Processing transactions and delivering products.
▪️ Sending periodic emails related to your orders or inquiries.
Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as set forth in this Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Service Providers:
We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you. We will not share text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Legal Compliance:
We may disclose information when required by law or in response to lawful requests by public authorities.
Data disclosure laws vary between countries, and even within countries, they can be subject to federal, state/provincial, and local regulations. In the United States and Canada, data disclosure laws encompass a combination of federal and provincial/state regulations.
United States:
Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act):
Overview: The FTC Act broadly prohibits unfair and deceptive practices in commerce, including the unauthorized disclosure of personal information.
Enforcement: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces the FTC Act.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA):
Overview: Primarily applicable to financial institutions, GLBA requires these institutions to protect the privacy and security of consumer financial information.
Enforcement: Various federal agencies, including the FTC, have enforcement authority.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):
Overview: COPPA regulates the online collection of personal information from children under 13. It requires obtaining parental consent.
Enforcement: The FTC enforces COPPA.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Overview: State-level legislation granting California residents specific privacy rights and imposing obligations on businesses handling their personal information.
Enforcement: The California Attorney General can enforce the CCPA.
Canada:
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA):
Overview: Applies to private-sector organizations engaged in commercial activities. It regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.
Enforcement: The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) oversees PIPEDA compliance.
Provincial Legislation:
In addition to PIPEDA, some provinces have their own privacy legislation. For example, Alberta and British Columbia have their own private-sector privacy laws.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Your Choices
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To do so, please contact us at hello@rootedforkgarden.com.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@rootedforkgarden.com