Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy for Five Stars Food Safety (FSFS)

Introduction

Five Stars Food Safety (FSFS) is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy and security of our users' personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices for the collection, use, and sharing of your information, particularly in relation to financial transactions such as those processed via Stripe Connect. Importantly, FSFS does not sell your personal information to third parties.

Information Collection

1. Personal Information: We collect personal details you provide, like your name, email address, phone number, and payment information.
2. Transactional Information: For financial transactions, including those via Stripe Connect, we gather data such as payment amounts, methods, and dates.
3. Usage Data: Information on your interactions with our services, like visited pages and used features, is collected.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To track activity on our service, we utilize cookies and similar technologies.

Use of Information

We use your information to:

1. Deliver and maintain our service.
2. Process financial transactions, including Stripe Connect payouts.
3. Communicate regarding your account or transactions.
4. Enhance and personalize your experience.
5. Fulfill legal obligations and uphold our terms and policies.

Non-Sale of Information

FSFS does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

Sharing of Information

Your information may be shared with:

1. Service Providers: Third-party companies that provide services like payment processing, data analysis, and customer service.
2. Legal Obligations: In response to lawful requests from public authorities.
3. Business Transfers: During mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, where your data might be transferred.

Stripe Connect Transactions

For Stripe Connect transactions, we share necessary data with Stripe. Stripe's handling of your data is subject to their Privacy Policy.

Security

We take strong measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. While we strive for maximum security, no online service is entirely secure.

Your Rights

You have rights to access, correct, delete, or withdraw consent regarding your personal data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be communicated via our website and newsletter with an updated “Effective date.”

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

Effective Date: Tue. Jan. 2, 2024