privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2024

This Privacy Policy outlines our policies and procedures regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our services. It also explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation
Words with initial capital letters have defined meanings. These definitions apply regardless of whether the terms are singular or plural.

Definitions
For this Privacy Policy:

  • Account: A unique account created for you to access our services.

  • Company: Refers to West Maquoit LLC, located at 45 Katahdin Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011, also referred to as "we," "us," or "our."

  • Cookies: Small files placed on your device to track your activity on our site and improve your experience.

  • Device: Any tool that can access our services, such as computers, smartphones, or tablets.

  • Personal Data: Any information related to an identifiable individual.

  • Service: Refers to our website, West Maquoit Vinegar Works, accessible at www.westmaquoitvinegarworks.com.

  • Service Providers: Third-party individuals or companies who help deliver services on behalf of the Company.

  • Usage Data: Information collected automatically from the service, such as visit duration and page interactions.

  • You: Refers to the individual using our service or any company/legal entity they represent.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data
We may collect the following information when you use our service:

  • Email address

  • First and last name

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address, state, ZIP/postal code, city

  • Usage data

Usage Data
Usage data is collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and device details.

When accessing the service via mobile, we may collect additional information, such as device type, operating system, and mobile network information.

Third-Party Social Media Services
You may log in via third-party services such as Google, Facebook, or Twitter. We may collect personal data already associated with these accounts.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity and store information on our service. You can choose to disable cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features.

Cookies
We use both session (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (remain on your device until deleted) to enhance your experience, manage authentication, and improve our service.
For more information, visit our Cookies Policy.

Use of Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and maintain the service

  • Manage your account

  • Process orders

  • Contact you via email, phone, or other electronic communications

  • Provide you with updates on our services and products

  • Fulfill legal obligations

  • Improve our marketing efforts

Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: To monitor and analyze usage or for customer support.

  • Business transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sales of our assets.

  • Affiliates: With companies under common control.

  • Business partners: For marketing or promotional services.

  • Legal requirements: When necessary to comply with law enforcement or legal obligations.

Retention of Your Data

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Security of Your Data

We take data security seriously but cannot guarantee 100% security. We use commercially acceptable practices to safeguard your information.

Children's Privacy

Our service does not target anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we become aware of any such collection, we will remove the data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically and will notify you via email or a prominent website notice before changes take effect. You are encouraged to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

For any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us: