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Data Collection and Use

Epicure Essentials is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect personal information only when voluntarily provided by users through our contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or direct communications.

Information We Collect

• Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
• Communication preferences and inquiry details
• Website usage data through cookies and analytics
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to respond to inquiries, provide requested services, send newsletters (with consent), and improve our website experience. We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties except as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.

Last Updated: January 2024

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Epicure Essentials website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

Use of Website

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.

Product Information

We strive to provide accurate product descriptions and pricing. However, we reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions without prior notice.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Epicure Essentials and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Limitation of Liability

Epicure Essentials shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use our website or services.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Last Updated: January 2024

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and understand how our website is used.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve functionality and content.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to provide relevant advertisements and marketing communications (only with your consent).

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Cookie Consent

We obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie preference center.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.

Last Updated: January 2024

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy

Epicure Essentials respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. We will respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement.

Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on our website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our copyright agent with the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on our website
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, and email)
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Counter-Notice

If you believe your content was wrongly removed due to a DMCA notice, you may file a counter-notice with the same information requirements.

Copyright Agent

Send DMCA notices to: [email protected] with "DMCA Notice" in the subject line.

Repeat Infringers

We will terminate accounts of users who are repeat infringers of copyrighted material.

Last Updated: January 2024

General Data Protection Regulation Compliance

Epicure Essentials is committed to full compliance with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and protecting the privacy rights of all individuals.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to data processing
• Legitimate Interests: For business operations and improving our services
• Contract Performance: To fulfill our obligations in providing services

Your Rights Under GDPR

Right to Access

You can request information about what personal data we hold and how it's processed.

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You can request transfer of your data to another service provider in a machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You can object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request limitation of how we process your data under certain circumstances.

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer at: [email protected]

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected or as required by law.

International Transfers

When transferring data outside the EU, we ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards.

Last Updated: January 2024