Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2025

At Pantry Today, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains who we are, how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with pantrytoday.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Data Controller

Pantry Today (“we,” “us,” or “our”) owns and operates the Site and serves as the data controller for the personal data you provide.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Device Information (Collected Automatically)

• Browser & Device Details: Browser type and version, operating system, IP address, time zone, and installed cookies.

• Usage Data: Pages you view, links you click, referring websites or search terms, and interaction patterns.

2.2 Personal Data (Collected When You Provide It)

• Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you submit via forms, newsletter sign-ups, or account registration.

• Payment Information: If you place an order, we collect the data needed to process that transaction (e.g., billing address, payment card details).

3. Why We Collect and Process Your Data

1. To Fulfill Your Requests

   • Deliver newsletters, product updates, and emergency-prep tips via email, SMS/text, live calls, and electronic voice broadcasts.

2. To Operate and Improve the Site

   • Identify and prevent abuse, generate anonymous usage statistics, and optimize performance and design.

3. To Personalize Your Experience

   • Remember preferences, recommend relevant content, and tailor special offers.

4. To Support Our Legitimate Interests

   • Run our business, maintain security, and communicate with you about products, promotions, and side-gig opportunities.

We process only the minimal data necessary to achieve these purposes.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

• We use cookies and web beacons to recognize returning visitors, remember settings, and analyze site traffic.

• Required Cookies: Necessary for basic Site functionality—you cannot opt out.

• Optional Cookies: Used for analytics and marketing—you may disable these in your browser settings.

• Third-party services (e.g., embedded videos) may set additional cookies; your use of those services constitutes consent to their practices.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

• We Do Not Sell or Rent Your Data. We never share your personal contact information with third-party marketers.

• Service Providers: We engage trusted partners (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics) who access your data solely to perform contracted services under strict confidentiality.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, to investigate fraud, or to ensure safety.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may transfer to and be processed in countries outside your residence—including Canada and the United States. We safeguard such transfers with appropriate legal and technical measures.

7. Media Release

By participating in webinars, interviews, photo or video sessions with Pantry Today, you grant us permission to upload, publish, and share that media on our Site, social media channels, and promotional materials.

8. Information Security

We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (e.g., encryption, secure servers, access controls) to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to keep your information safe, no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. Once your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may link to external websites not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us so we can delete it.

12. Legal Disclosure

We will disclose your information if required by law (e.g., subpoena) or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect rights, safety, or investigate fraud.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We’ll post the revised date above and, if changes are significant, notify you via email or on the Site.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, reach out to us:

• Email: team@pantrytoday.com

• Phone: (512) 522-8691

Thank you for trusting Pantry Today. We’re committed to keeping your data secure so you can focus on building peace of mind through preparedness.