General Privacy Policy Statement
At Dishflavors (“the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are deeply committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users (“you”). This commitment is demonstrated by our dedication to being transparent about our practices regarding the collection, use, and management of information by us or on our behalf about our users.
This Privacy Policy (“the Policy”) is designed to inform you about the types of information we collect, how it is processed and utilized on the website we operate, located at https://dishflavors.com (“the Website”).
This Policy should be considered an integral part of our Terms of Use, which can be found at https://dishflavors.com/terms_and_conditions/.
Within this Policy, the term “Personal Data” refers to any information related to an individual who can be directly or indirectly identified, particularly by referencing additional data in our possession or accessible to us.
Data Collection Timings and Conditions
We may gather Personal Data under the following circumstances:
- During your access or utilization of the Website;
- Through your interactions with us, whether via emails, messages on third-party social media platforms such as Meta (Facebook), or any other forms of communication. Providing Personal Data is entirely voluntary, with no legal obligation. However, withholding certain information may limit our ability to offer you full services or access to specific parts of the Website. We conscientiously avoid processing information about minors and assert that any data provided to us is by individuals aged 16 or above, or those meeting the legal age requirement in their jurisdiction, whichever is higher.
Categories of Collected Data
The types of Personal Data we, or third parties acting on our behalf, may collect include:
- Communication Data: Information you provide when you communicate with us, including your name, contact details (such as email address), and the content of your communications.
- Website Usage Data: Non-personally identifiable data such as online activity logs, traffic data, and other similar information.
- Website Activity Data: Detailed records of your interactions within the Website, including usage times and content engagement. It is your responsibility to ensure the information you provide is accurate, as inaccuracies may affect our service delivery and our ability to contact you as outlined in this Policy.
Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process Personal Data based on several legal grounds, including:
- Your explicit consent for one or more specific purposes, such as website operation, which can be withdrawn at any time;
- The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract;
- The pursuit of legitimate interests by us or a third party, such as service improvement or legal claim defense. Withdrawal of consent may impact our ability to deliver specific services as requested.
Usage of Personal Data
The purposes for using Personal Data include, but are not limited to:
- Operating the Website and delivering services;
- Personalizing content and offers to you;
- Handling inquiries, complaints, and operational communications;
- Sending promotional materials, with your consent;
- Service analysis and improvement;
- Legal and regulatory compliance.
Disclosure of Personal Data
Personal Data will not be shared with third parties except as specified in this Policy. This includes transfers within our group of companies, to third-party business partners, affiliates, in the context of business transactions, and for legal or regulatory reasons, all detailed within the Policy.
International Transfer of Personal Data
We may transfer your Personal Data across borders, ensuring appropriate protective measures are in place. You are entitled to request information about these safeguards by contacting us at [email protected].
Retention of Personal Data
Personal Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for, with extended periods for compliance with legal obligations.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We employ cookies and similar technologies for enhancing your experience, analytics, and offering personalized content. You have control over these through your browser settings.
Security Measures
We’ve established robust security policies, regulations, and technological safeguards to protect the Personal Data we manage from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, unauthorized changes, or illegal destruction.
Third-Party Links
Our website might feature links to third-party websites and/or applications. Conversely, these third parties may also link to or reference our Website. We do not have control over these external sites and applications, particularly their practices in collecting and processing Personal Data, hence we cannot be held accountable for their privacy practices. This Policy does not extend to your activities on such third-party platforms.
Before engaging with any third-party websites and/or applications, we advise you to carefully examine their privacy policies, especially before revealing any Personal Data.
Your Data Rights
You are entitled to certain rights concerning your Personal Data:
- The right to confirmation of whether we are processing your Personal Data;
- The right to access and review your Personal Data;
- The right to correct your Personal Data if needed;
- The right to deletion of your Personal Data when it’s no longer necessary for our purposes.
Your Rights and Choices with Dishflavors
Withdrawing Your Consent
If we’re processing your Personal Data based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time by reaching out to us at [email protected], at no cost. Be aware, withdrawing consent may prevent us from providing certain services or delivering them in the intended manner, without any recourse on your part.
For any inquiries or to learn more about how we process your Personal Data, including justifications based on our legitimate interests or those of a third party, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Personalized Offers
Dishflavors aims to enhance your experience by presenting personalized offers that connect you with relevant brands, products, and services. This includes targeted ads, special offers, and other content from us or our partners, tailored to align with your preferences and interests based on the Personal Data processed.
Privacy Rights for U.S. Residents
As a U.S. resident, you’re entitled to specific privacy rights under state laws such as the CCPA, CPRA, VCDPA, and CPA. These laws empower you with rights to:
- Know: Access information about how your personal data is collected, used, and shared.
- Delete: Request the deletion of your personal data in our possession.
- Correct: Amend inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Opt-Out: Refuse the sale or sharing of your personal information.
- Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service and price, regardless of exercising your privacy rights.
- Data Portability: Obtain your personal information in a format that can be easily transferred.
The applicability of these rights may vary by state. California residents, for instance, benefit from the CCPA and CPRA, while Virginia and Colorado residents have rights under the VCDPA and CPA, respectively.
To exercise these rights, contact us directly. Verification will be required to protect your information.
EEA Resident Rights
For those in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights over your personal data, including:
- Access to and information on data processing
- Correction of inaccuracies
- Erasure of data
- Restriction or objection to processing
- Receipt of your data in a structured format
- Withdrawal of consent for processing
Requests may be declined if they affect others’ rights or conflict with our legal obligations. A fee might apply in certain cases.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your Member State.
International Data Transfers
We may transfer your data internationally, ensuring protection through adequate safeguards such as:
- Transfers to entities in jurisdictions recognized by the EU Commission for adequate protection.
- Legally binding agreements between public authorities.
- EU Commission-approved standard data protection clauses.
For more details on these safeguards, contact us at [email protected].
Policy Updates
This policy may be updated at our discretion. Changes will be posted on our website, encouraging you to review them regularly.
Getting in Touch
For any questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].