Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14 June 2024

FlourishBites (“FlourishBites,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is dedicated to providing informative and useful online content, including our website (www.flourishbites.com and any other domains we operate), mobile applications, and related systems (collectively, the “System”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you access or use our System. By accessing or using any part of the System, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our System.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two main types of information:

• Personal Information: This is information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly. It includes:
  • Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number (e.g., when you register, subscribe to newsletters, or make a purchase).
  • Account Information: Usernames, passwords, product and/or service preferences.
  • Content and Communications: Photographs, comments, survey responses, and other content you submit or share through the System (e.g., in forms or public forums).
  • Transaction Information: Details about products and services you purchase (though we do not store credit card information directly).
  • Information About Others: If you share content or purchase products for family, friends, or other contacts, we may collect their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses.
• Usage Data (Non-Personal Information): This includes data that does not directly identify you but provides insights into your activity on our System. This data may be collected automatically as you interact with our System and may include:
  • Web pages or mobile application sections you visit, the order of visits.
  • Your device’s unique identifiers, IP address, operating system, browser type, and language.
  • Location information (e.g., geographic location derived from your IP address or precise location if you permit it on your device).
  • Referring and exit pages, and the number of users accessing the System.
  • Information about how you interact with our content, such as hyperlinks clicked.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To Provide and Improve the System: To operate, maintain, and enhance the functionality of our website and applications, personalize your experience, and develop new features.
• To Communicate with You: To send you information about FlourishBites, our products, services, updates, important notices, special offers, and/or upcoming events.
• For Marketing and Advertising: To customize the content and advertisements you see, and to send you information about products and services from our affiliates and partners that we believe may be of interest to you.
• To Process Transactions: To verify your qualifications for certain promotions, offers, products, and services, and to process purchases (e.g., billing via credit card or electronic payment).
• For Analytics and Research: To understand how users interact with our System, conduct surveys, monitor user traffic patterns, and improve our services and content.
• For Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect our System and users, and to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following types of entities:

• Service Providers: We engage third-party companies and individuals to perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery). These providers have access to your information only to perform these tasks and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
• Affiliates and Business Partners: We may share your information with our affiliated entities or trusted business partners to offer you relevant products, services, or promotions.
• Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, in response to a subpoena or court order, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our users or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Third-Party Websites and Public Forums

Our System may contain links to third-party websites (including social media sites), chat rooms, forums, and message boards. Any information you disclose in these areas may be deemed public information and can be collected and used by others. FlourishBites encourages all users to review the privacy statements of any website you link to from our System so you understand how those websites collect, use, and share information. FlourishBites is not responsible for the data collection, usage, privacy practices, or content on other websites.

5. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our System. For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding them, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy

6. Children’s Privacy

FlourishBites encourages parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activities. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. While we may ask users to confirm if they are 18 years of age or older, we rely on users to be truthful. If we learn that personal information of a child under 13 has been collected without parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete the information as soon as possible. If a parent or guardian believes their child under 18 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately using the information below.

7. Data Security

FlourishBites implements reasonable security measures, such as storing Personal Information on secured servers and transmitting data through secure, encrypted channels, to help protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We do not store customer credit card information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

FlourishBites may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the System after any changes signifies your consent to the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy, the System, and any claims associated with them are governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts, United States. Any claim relating to this Privacy Policy or the System shall be brought in a federal or state court in Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, within one year after the claim arises. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of these courts. The System is controlled, operated, and administered entirely within the United States. Use of the System from locations outside the United States where these practices are illegal or violate any local law is prohibited.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
[email protected]