Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 20 August 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Gut Habits ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure that it is protected. By accessing or using our website, www.getguthabits.com (the "Site"), you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services, including:
- Personal Information: When you create an account, make a purchase, or sign up for our services, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.
- Health and Diet Information: We collect health and diet information through an optional online Health Quiz. Participation in the quiz is voluntary, and you are not required to provide this information.
- Marketing Information: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or promotional emails, we will collect your email address.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect certain information about your device and your use of the Site, such as IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior, through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: We use your personal information to process your orders, manage your account, and provide customer support.
- To Improve Our Site: We analyze the information we collect to improve the functionality and performance of our Site, ensuring a better user experience.
- To Communicate with You: We use your contact information to send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials, but only if you have opted in to receive such communications.
- To Process Payments: We use Shopify Payments to process transactions securely and efficiently.
- To Analyze Trends: We use Google Analytics and other tools to understand how visitors interact with our Site and to monitor website usage and trends.
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except as described below:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, in response to a subpoena, or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with the law, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our Site and improve its functionality. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement a variety of security measures to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal information by logging into your account on our Site or by contacting us at kyle@getguthabits.com.
- Account Deletion: If you wish to delete your account or any personal information we have collected, you may contact us at kyle@getguthabits.com, and we will process your request in accordance with applicable laws.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in each email or by contacting us directly.
7. Third-Party Services
Our Site is hosted on Shopify, and we use Shopify Payments to process transactions. Shopify may collect and use your information in accordance with its own privacy policies. We also use Google Analytics to track and analyze site usage. Please refer to the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information on how they handle your data.
8. Geographic Restrictions
Our services are intended for customers located in the United States. We do not ship or sell products to customers outside of the U.S.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and provide notice to you as required by law. Your continued use of the Site after any changes have been made constitutes acceptance of those changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Gut Habits
Email: kyle@getguthabits.com