Privacy Policy
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<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Commitment to Privacy</strong></p>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">At The Midwest Sea Salt Company, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the personal information of those who visit and interact with our website. We value the trust you place in us and take every step to protect your information. Below, we explain how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide, helping you make informed decisions while using our website.</p>
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<h3 style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>What Information Do We Collect?</strong></h3>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">When you visit our website, we may collect two types of information:</p>
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<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0"><strong>Personal Information You Choose to Provide</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Registration Details:</strong> When you sign up for our products, services, or newsletters, we collect the information you provide.</li>
<li><strong>Email Communication:</strong> If you communicate with us via email, we may retain your email address, the content of your messages, and our responses.</li>
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<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0"><strong>Website Use Information</strong></p>
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<li>Like many websites, we use cookies and web server logs to gather aggregate data about how visitors interact with our site. This includes details such as the pages viewed, time spent on the site, and websites visited before and after ours.</li>
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<h3 style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>How Do We Use Your Information?</strong></h3>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">The information we collect is used to:</p>
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<li>Administer our business operations.</li>
<li>Provide the products and services you request.</li>
<li>Process payments and monitor service usage.</li>
<li>Improve our website’s layout, content, and offerings.</li>
<li>Notify you about updates, new services, and special promotions (you can opt out of these communications at any time).</li>
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<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">We may share aggregated (non-identifiable) information for business analysis but will never share your personal information unless required by law.</p>
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<h3 style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>What Are Cookies?</strong></h3>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites recognize you and enhance your browsing experience. They allow us to:</p>
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<li>Differentiate you from other users.</li>
<li>Track which parts of the site are most popular.</li>
<li>Improve functionality and user experience.</li>
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<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of our site may not function properly without them.</p>
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<h3 style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>IP Addresses</strong></h3>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Your IP address is automatically collected when you connect to the internet. This information is used to analyze traffic data and improve site performance.</p>
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<h3 style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Sharing and Selling Information</strong></h3>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">We do <strong>not</strong> sell, share, lend, or lease your personal information to third parties, except as necessary to process transactions or provide requested services.</p>
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<h3 style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Legally Compelled Disclosure</strong></h3>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our legal rights. This includes identifying or contacting individuals who violate our Terms of Service or pose a safety risk to others.</p>
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<h3 style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Links to Other Websites</strong></h3>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that our Privacy Policy does not apply to these sites. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing any personal information.</p>
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<h3 style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Your Consent</strong></h3>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy periodically, and any changes will be posted here.</p>
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<h3 style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Data Security</strong></h3>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">We take every precaution to protect your information. Our systems are designed to prevent unauthorized access, maintain accuracy, and ensure secure data handling. Please note that your information is stored and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.</p>
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<h3 style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Opting In and Out</strong></h3>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time. Once unsubscribed, we will discontinue sending you messages as soon as technically possible.</p>
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<h3 style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Children’s Privacy</strong></h3>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are under 18, you may only use our services with parental or guardian supervision.</p>
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<h3 style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Acquisition or Ownership Changes</strong></h3>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">In the event that The Midwest Sea Salt Company or its assets are acquired, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.</p>
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<h3 style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Policy Changes</strong></h3>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page, and if significant changes are made, we may notify you via email.</p>
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<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Contact Us</strong><br />For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:<br /><strong>The Midwest Sea Salt Company</strong><br />8694 Rite Track Way West Chester, OH 45069<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:contact@midwestseasaltcompany.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contact@midwestseasaltcompany.com</a></p>
<p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0" style="background-color: #ffffff;">We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your experience with us is secure and trustworthy. Thank you for choosing The Midwest Sea Salt Company!</p>
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