PRIVACY POLICY
Below is a:
● Summary of this SensoryNutrition.com site (SN) Privacy Policy;
● Privacy Policy Acronyms List; and
● Privacy Policy FAQs.
We hope visitors will find the Privacy Policy Summary, Acronyms list, and FAQ’s easy to understand.
This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how potentially their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) might be used by a website in the United States of America (USA).
Note that the SN site does NOT collect PII or other details from casual visitors to our site who can do so at any time anonymously.
Please read our Privacy Policy carefully to gain a clear understanding of how the SN website might collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your PII in accordance with the requirement for privacy policy disclosure.
*****Keep in mind as mentioned above that the site does NOT collect PII or other details from casual visitors to our site who can do so at any time anonymously.*****
Summary of SensoryNutrition.com Privacy Policy
The sensorynutrition.com Privacy Policy page is located at https://www.sensorynutrition.com/privacy-policy
Acronyms used in this Privacy Policy are spelled out in the Privacy Policy Acronyms List below.
This site does NOT collect PII or other details from casual visitors to our site who can do so at any time anonymously.
***In respect of COPPA, this site’s intent is to provide general food-related & nutrition-related articles and general infotainment geared to individuals who are at least teenagers (at least age of 13 years). Anyone who signs up to receive notifications from this site is indicating that they are a minimum of 13 years of age.***
Anyone who signs up to receive notifications from this site is providing informed consent PII. Visitors to the site who are at least age 13 may choose to provide informed consent PII if they wish to receive any blog post or newsletter, or otherwise be contacted by the site in response to any inquiry they might make about site subject matter.
Visitors who choose to submit their PII have the right to change their PII at any time by simply emailing us updated details.
Visitor submitted PII is contained behind secured networks. Such PII is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems and are required to keep the information confidential.
This site uses SSL to protect PII. Website hosting partners and other business parties who assist in any way with the operation of the site are also required to keep all PII totally confidential.
Any necessary release of PII may be required for compliance purposes in respect to relevant law; to enforce site policies; or to protect our own or others’ rights, property, or safety.
Cookies are used by this site, however, visitors can choose to have a computer warn them each time a cookie is being sent or can choose to turn off all cookies. Visitors do this through individual browser settings (see any specific browser’s Help Menu). When cookies are turned off, some of the features that make a site experience more efficient may not function properly.
Non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses, including for analytic purposes.
This site’s intent is to comply with CalOPPA, CAN-SPAM, COPPA, DNT, FIPPS, & GDPR, etc.
The sensorynutrition.com website is based in the USA. Any business this site deals with for purposes of web hosting and site maintenance, etc., is GDPR compliant and respects NDAs.
At sensorynutrition.com we don’t function as PCI data processors.
Visitors may find the Acronyms section as well as the Privacy Policy FAQs section below helpful when it comes to additional details concerning various aspects of the Privacy Policy (including details regarding contacting us).
SensoryNutrition.com Privacy Policy Acronyms List:
CalOPPA = California Online Privacy Protection Act from the State of California
CAN-SPAM Act = Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing law in the USA
COPPA = Children Online Privacy Protection Act in the USA
DNT = Do Not Track
DSS = Data Security Standards
EU = European Union
FAQs = Frequently Asked Questions
FIPPS = Fair Information Practices Principles
GDPR = General Data Protection Regulation (privacy regulation from the EU)
PA = Commonwealth (like a State) of Pennsylvania, in the USA
PCI = Payment Card Industry
PII = Personally Identifiable Information
NDA = Non-Disclosure Agreement
SN = Sensory Nutrition
SSL = Secure Socket Layer technology
USA = United States of America
SensoryNutrition.com Privacy Policy FAQs:
Site Link for Privacy Policy:
Q. Where can a link to the SN site Privacy Policy be found?
A. The link to this site’s Privacy Policy is https://www.sensorynutrition.com/privacy-policy
Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ and can easily be found as specified above or by using the search engine for the sensory nutrition.com website and entering the term ‘privacy’.
Notice of Privacy Policy Changes:
Q. How are visitors notified of any Privacy Policy changes?
A. Visitors will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes on our Privacy Policy page
https://www.sensorynutrition.com/privacy-policy
Personally Identifiable Information (PII):
Q. What is PII?
A. PII, as described in USA privacy law and information security, is any piece of information which can be used on its own or with other pieces of information to specifically identify, contact, or locate a single person or to identify an individual in context.
Q. What PII is collected from visitors to the SN website? When is it collected?
A. We do NOT collect PII or other details from casual visitors to our site.
A. We ONLY collect PII information from visitors who choose to fill out a form or enter information on the SN site. Such data collection is ONLY done at the time any form is filled out or any information is entered on the site in order to assist any visitor with their experience.
For analytic purposes, we may utilize aggregate, non-personally identifiable information such as which page(s) were surfed on the website/ blog site.
Visitor PII Use:
Q. How do we use visitor PII?
A. Information collected from any visitor when they register, sign up for a newsletter or other email contact, respond to a survey or marketing communication, or use certain other site features may be used in the following ways:
• To improve our website in order to better serve visitors.
• To follow up after contact/correspondence (such as email or phone inquiries, or in the future possible live chat, etc.).
The right to use such information in the future is reserved should a visitor request to arrange additional interaction at site ownership discretion.
Protection of Visitor Information:
Q. How does the site protect visitor information?
A. We implement a variety of security measures when a user enters the site and when a user submits any PII in an effort to safeguard said PII.
Visitor informed consent submitted PII is contained behind secured networks. Such PII is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive information a visitor might choose to supply would be encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
We do NOT store on site any data pertaining to any consultation or other professional transaction.
Should any electronic transaction processing occur, it would be through a gateway provider and not stored or processed on any server used by sensorynutrition.com
At sensorynutrition.com we don’t function as PCI data processors, therefore, we do NOT use vulnerability scanning and/or scanning to Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS).
Malware Scanning:
Q. Does the site scan for Malware?
A. The site uses regular Malware Scanning.
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
Q. Does this site aim to comply with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)?
A. Yes, this site’s intent is to comply with the CalOPPA.
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require any person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting PII from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared. In response in part to CalOPPA, this Privacy Policy has been updated. For additional information see https://consumercal.org/about-cfc/cfc-education-foundation/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa-3/
In accordance with CalOPPA, we agree to the following: users can visit our site anonymously.
CAN-SPAM Act:
Q. What is the CAN-SPAM Act?
A. The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
This site may collect an email address in order to reply to visitors: send information; respond to inquiries; and/or respond to other requests or questions.
To be in accordance with CAN-SPAM, we agree to the following:
• Not to use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
• Identify any email message that is an advertisement in some reasonable way.
• Include the postal zip code address of our business or site headquarters.
• Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
• Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.
• Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.
If at any time a visitor would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, simply email us at [email protected]
• Follow the instructions at the bottom of each email and we will promptly remove the specified email from receiving future correspondence unless the visitor changes her/his mind and later requests further contact.
Children Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule:
Q. Does the site aim to respect the Children Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA)?
A. Yes, the site’s intention is to respect the COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act).
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the COPPA puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the United States’ consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online.
***Notifications Only Provided to Visitors/Users Who Identify Themselves as Being at Least 13 Years of Age:
Q. Do we allow third-parties, including ad networks or plug-ins to collect PII from children under age 13?
A. ***We do NOT specifically provide infotainment to children under the age of 13 years old. The site is designed for those who are at least 13 years of age. If someone signs up for receiving notifications from the site, they are indicating they are a minimum of 13 years of age.***
Cookie Use:
Q.What are “cookies”?
A. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your Web Browser (if you allow them) that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.
Q. Does the SN site use cookies?
A. Yes, this site uses cookies.
For instance, we use cookies to help the site remember and process any contact forms visitors complete.
Cookies are also used to help the site understand visitor preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables the site to provide visitors with improved services.
Cookies are also used to help compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that the site can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. We may also use trusted third-party services that track this information on our behalf.
Visitors can choose to have a computer warn them each time a cookie is being sent or can choose to turn off all cookies. Visitors do this through browser settings. Since each browser is a little different, look at a browser’s Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify cookies.
When cookies are turned off, some of the features that make a site experience more efficient may not function properly.
Do Not Track Signals:
Q. How does the site handle Do Not Track Signals?
A. We honor Do Not Track Signals and Do Not Track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.
European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Law:
Q. What is the European Union GDPR Privacy Law?
A. The new European Union (EU) privacy regulation aka the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is effective in the EU as of May 25, 2018. Unlike previous EU privacy directives which lacked the force of law, the new GDPR is an actual privacy law which is not restricted to citizens of the EU only within the borders of countries within the EU. It is extra-territorial meaning that the law applies to EU citizens who visit websites in countries outside of the EU. Just as this site’s intent is to protect any USA citizen visitor’s PII, our intent is also to provide any EU citizen visitor better control over their personal data online when visiting SN. USA sites are allowed to receive PII data from visitors from the EU and vice-versa. The same PII protection in place for visitors in the USA is also extended to visitors from the EU.
In response in part to GDPR, this Privacy Policy has been updated.
For more information about the EU’s GDPR please see https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection_en
Fair Information Practices Principles (FIPPS):
Q. What are the Fair Information Practices Principles?
A. The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States. The concepts the Fair Information Practices Principles include play a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. https://www.dhs.gov/publication/fair-information-practice-principles-fipps
Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur: we will notify users via in-site notification within 72 hours of our becoming aware of any such data breach dependent upon site internet availability.
Individual Redress Principle:
Q. Does this site agree to the Individual Redress Principle?
A. This site agrees to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
Note that we don’t function as PCI data processors.
Google Advertising:
Q. What does Google Advertising involve?
A. Google’s advertising requirements can be summed up by Google’s Advertising Principles. They are put in place with the intent to provide a positive experience for users. As of the time of writing this privacy policy, one could locate Google’s Advertising Principles at https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en
We reserve the right to use Google AdSense Advertising on our website.
Google, as a third-party vendor, uses “cookies” to serve ads on any site. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to site users based on previous site visits to this and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt-out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy which as of the time of writing this privacy policy one could locate at Google https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Opting-out of Google Advertising:
Q. Can a Visitor ‘opt-out’ of Google advertising?
A. Yes, users can set preferences for how Google advertises using the Google Ad Settings page which as of the time of writing this privacy policy anyone could locate at Google https://www.google.com/ads/preferences. Alternatively, you can opt out by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out page http://optout.networkadvertising.org or by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Third-party Disclosure:
Q. What is the site’s third-party disclosure?
A. We do not sell, trade or otherwise grant random access to non-essential third-parties details of any user-submitted PII. (This does not include providing access to such information by essential third-parties such as any website hosting partners and other third-parties as they may assist us in operating the site, conducting any business, serving users, etc., as long as those third-parties agree to keep all information totally confidential). Note that in order to comply with relevant law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property or safety, we may have to release certain required information to outside third-parties under applicable law and/or an applicable NDA.
Non-personally identifiable visitor information, however, may be provided to other third-parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
Third-Party Behavioral Tracking:
Q. Does the site allow responsive third-party behavioral tracking?
A. Since the site does utilize analytics to improve responsiveness, third-party behavioral tracking is allowed.
Third-Party Links:
Q. Does the site allow third-party links?
A. Occasionally, at our discretion, we have the right to include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. Accordingly, this site has no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of such linked sites. Nonetheless, we continually seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback from visitors about these sites.
Visitors Right to Change their Personal Information:
Q. Can a visitor change their personal information previously freely given to the site?
A. If they wish to do so, visitors can change their personal information by emailing us updated details, or by unsubscribing with an old email address and resubscribing with a new email address.
Voluntary Subscription to Receive Any Site Generated Blog Posts or Newsletters:
Q. How can someone receive any site generated blog posts or newsletters delivered to their email address?
A. Any visitor can choose to voluntarily sign up to receive blog posts or newsletters delivered to their email address. Checking a box to sign up to receive email is considered to be granting informed consent to receive such content from sensorynutrition.com
Contacting Us:
Q. How should a visitor contact the site if they have any specific pressing question(s)/concern(s) for their own privacy status in regard to the site should the concern(s)/question(s) not be answered in the Summary, Acronyms List, or FAQs included in this privacy policy?
A. For any further questions/concerns regarding this privacy policy, see our contact information below.
www.SensoryNutrition.com
Ellicott City, MD 21042
USA
email us at [email protected]
Any omission of any potential privacy issue(s) is/are unintentional and we reserve the right to enhance this Privacy Policy at any time to make it more comprehensive to respond to any new concern(s) or issue(s) of visitors to the site.
Note: ownership of this site acknowledges access to and appreciates the freeprivacypolicy.com Free Privacy Policy Generator and its mention via a skeleton outline of key content areas which a comprehensive privacy policy should address. Subsequent modification of any free general template content area details provided by that site in order for us to customize a privacy policy specific for this site has been completed by the management of this site including setting up a FAQs format for the privacy policy.
Disclaimer for SensoryNutrition.com Website:
This website only provides general articles and general infotainment.
The Disclaimer for Sensory Nutrition is located at https://www.sensorynutrition.com/disclaimer/
Last Edited on 13 January 2020
2020-01-13