Privacy policy

Politis Steak & Seafood Privacy Policy

 

Introduction

Politis Specialty Foods LLC (doing business as Politis Steak & Seafood) ("Politis", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services (collectively, the "Site"). By using the Site or providing information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

 

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:

·         Personal Information You Provide: When you create an account, place an order, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us through the Site, you may provide personal information. This information may include your name, billing and shipping address, email address, phone number, payment details (such as credit card information, though payment data is typically handled by a secure third-party processor), and any other information you choose to provide (for example, in a message through a contact form or customer support inquiry).

·         Automatically Collected Information: As you navigate and interact with our Site, we may use automatic data collection technologies (such as cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools) to collect certain information about your device, browsing actions, and usage patterns. This can include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, and the dates/times of your visits. We collect this information to improve our Site and provide a better user experience.

·         Cookies and Similar Technologies: Cookies are small files placed on your browser or device that store information. Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For example, we use cookies to remember items in your shopping cart, understand how you use our Site, and identify returning visitors. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly.

 

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

·         To Process Transactions: We use your personal information to fulfill and manage your orders, payments, shipments, and returns. For example, we need your information to process payments and deliver the perishable meat and seafood products you purchase.

·         Customer Service: We may use your contact information to communicate with you about your orders, respond to your inquiries, provide support, or notify you of important updates (such as changes to your order status or issues with delivery).

·         Personalization and Experience: Information about your interactions with our Site helps us tailor your experience. This may include remembering your preferences, showing you products you might be interested in, or improving our Site functionality and design based on user behavior.

·         Marketing and Promotions: If you have signed up for our mailing list or otherwise given consent, we may send you promotional materials or newsletters about our products, special offers, or company updates. You can opt-out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link provided in those emails or contacting us directly.

·         Analytics and Improvement: We use analytics tools to understand how users engage with our Site, which helps us improve our products, services, and customer experience. Aggregated information (which does not identify individuals) may be used to understand user behavior or trends on our Site.

·         Legal Obligations and Protection: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations (such as tax and accounting requirements, food safety regulations, or responding to lawful requests by public authorities). Additionally, we may use and disclose personal information as necessary to prevent fraud, enforce our Terms and other agreements, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Politis, our customers, or others.

 

How We Disclose or Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with third parties in certain circumstances, as described below:

·         Service Providers: We share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf. Examples include payment processors, shipping and logistics partners (to deliver your orders), email service providers (to send communications), and IT or cloud hosting providers (to support our website infrastructure). These service providers are given access only to the information necessary to perform their support functions and are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

·         Business Transfers: If Politis is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or part of our business or assets, your information may be transferred to a successor or affiliate as part of that transaction. In such cases, we will seek to ensure that the successor honors the commitments we have made in this Privacy Policy.

·         Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose your personal information when required to do so by law or in a good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (i) comply with a legal obligation, such as a subpoena, court order, or regulatory requirement; (ii) protect and defend the rights or property of Politis, our customers, or others; (iii) prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our Site or services; (iv) act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of the Site or the public; or (v) protect against legal liability.

·         With Your Consent: In situations where you have provided consent for us to share your information with a specified third party, we will share it as directed by you. For example, if you win a contest or promotion that involves a partner company and you consent to sharing your information with that partner.

 

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information. Our website employs industry-standard security protocols, such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption, to safeguard data transmissions. We also implement administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

 

However, please be aware that no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing data is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You share and transmit information at your own risk. If we become aware of a data breach that affects your personal data, we will notify you in accordance with applicable laws.

 

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For example, we may retain certain purchase information to comply with tax laws or food safety regulations. When personal information is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it in a secure manner.

 

Your Rights and Choices

We respect your rights regarding your personal information. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, which could include:

·         Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask that we correct or update any inaccuracies. Many account details can be reviewed and edited by logging into your account on our Site. For other requests, you can contact us using the information provided below.

·         Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (for example, we may retain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes like completing ongoing transactions).

·         Opt-Out of Marketing: As mentioned above, if you no longer wish to receive marketing emails, you can opt-out by using the unsubscribe link in those emails or by contacting us. Even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send you transactional or administrative communications (such as order updates or security notices).

·         Cookies Choices: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings and other tools. See the "Cookies and Similar Technologies" section above for more information. Some browsers also offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals; however, our Site's data collection practices may not change in response to DNT signals due to the lack of a universal standard.

 

Please note that to protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity before complying with requests to access, update, or delete personal information.

 

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or other state laws, such as the right to request information about what personal data we collect, use, and disclose, and the right to request that we delete certain personal data. Politis does not sell personal information to third parties. To exercise any rights you may have under applicable law, please contact us as described in the "Contact Us" section below.

 

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from, children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, do not use this Site or provide any information. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we might have received information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can investigate and address the issue.

 

Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as social media platforms or partner websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit, as we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

 

International Users

Politis Steak & Seafood is based in the United States and our Site is intended for customers in the U.S., particularly for shipping within the United States. If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. where our servers and databases are located. The data protection laws in the U.S. may differ from those of your country. By using our Site or providing us with your information, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update the policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the end of this document. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting the information we collect. If we make material changes to how we treat your personal information, we will notify you by prominently posting a notice on our Site or by other appropriate means.

 

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

 

Politis Steak & Seafood (Politis Specialty Foods LLC)

350 Goolsby Boulevard

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442, USA

Email: info@mypolitis.com

Phone: +1 (786) 708-1061

 

We value our customers and will do our best to address your inquiries and resolve any issues.

 

Last Updated: May 21, 2025