Who we are
Our website address is: https://thegourmetbutcherblock.com. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and handle your information.
Data Collection and Usage
We may collect personal information from you directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment details, or indirectly through cookies and analytics to improve user experience and website functionality.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.
- Login Cookies: Temporary cookies determine if your browser accepts cookies. When you log in, additional cookies save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies last two days; screen options cookies last one year. “Remember Me” extends login cookies for two weeks. Logging out deletes these cookies.
You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may limit some website features.
Embedded content from other websites
Our site may include embedded content, such as videos or articles. This content behaves as though you visited the external site and may collect data about you, use cookies, and employ third-party tracking.
Analytics and Data Processing
We use analytics tools to understand how our website is used and to improve your experience. These tools may collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on each page. All data collected is used anonymously and for internal use only.
Who we share your data with
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, WPMU Dev for site maintenance) for essential functions.
- Security and Legal Obligations: In cases of suspected fraud or threats to the safety of our website, users, or the public, or if legally required, we may share relevant data with law enforcement or other legal authorities.
- Automated Spam Detection: Visitor comments are checked through automated spam detection services.
How long we retain your data
Personal information, such as profile data for registered users, is retained as long as necessary to provide services or as required by law. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal data (except usernames). Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to improve site interactions.
Your rights over your data
- Access and Portability: You can request an exported file of your personal data, including any provided by you.
- Correction and Deletion: You can edit your personal information or request its deletion. However, this does not apply to any data retained for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
- Objection to Processing: In certain circumstances, you can object to how we process your data. To exercise this right, please contact us.
Where your data is sent
We store data within secure servers in compliance with applicable data protection regulations. Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may periodically update this policy. All changes will be posted on this page, and material changes will be communicated through prominent notices on the site.
Contact Information
For questions or requests regarding your data, please reach out to us here.