Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to PACOOP Potatoes (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the Site or interact with our services. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide
Contact information: name, email address, phone number, postal address (for example, when you submit a contact form).
Business information: if you are a buyer or grower, you may supply your company name, business address, tax or registration ID, etc.
Communications / correspondence: any messages or feedback you send to us, including via email, contact form, or other channels.
Transactional data: if the Site supports any transactions, order history, payment data (though sensitive payment data may be handled via third-party payment processors, see below).
b) Information Collected Automatically
Log data: IP address, browser type/version, pages visited, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and other usage data.
Cookies & similar technologies: we and/or third parties may place cookies, web beacons, local storage, etc. to collect usage data and enhance functionality.
Device & analytics data: device type, operating system, browser, unique device identifiers, and analytics metrics.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services.
To respond to your inquiries, provide support, or communicate with you.
To send you updates, newsletters, marketing/promotional communications (if you opt in).
To facilitate relationships between buyers and growers (e.g. matching, connecting, facilitating transactions).
To analyze usage, monitor performance, and understand how users interact with the Site.
To detect, prevent, or address technical or security issues.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
Sharing / Disclosure of Data
We may share information with:
Service providers / vendors / third-party processors who help us with website hosting, analytics, email, customer support, etc.
Business partners or affiliates, where needed to facilitate your requested services (e.g. connecting growers & buyers).
Legal and safety reasons: we may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect rights, property, safety of PACOOP or others.
In a business transfer: in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, etc., your data may be transferred.
We will not sell your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing without your consent (unless required by law).
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
Recognize you when you return to the Site.
Understand site usage.
Provide customized features and content.
You can manage or disable cookies using your browser settings, but note that disabling may affect functionality.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
Access, correct, update, or delete your personal data.
Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Request portability of your data (where applicable).
Opt out of marketing communications.
If you want to exercise any of these rights, contact us at
spuds@pacooppotatoes.com
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, physical, technical safeguards to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (or as required by law). After that, we securely delete or anonymize such data.
International Transfers
If you are accessing the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions. We will take measures to ensure adequate protection when transferring data.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or legal minors in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, contact us so it may be deleted.
Links to Other Sites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
PACOOP Potatoes
Email: spuds@pacooppotatoes.com
Address: 3107 North Front Street, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: 717.232.5300
