CCPA
Introduction
SavorGrid (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about data practices. This California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information of California residents.
If you are a California resident, this Notice describes your privacy rights under the CCPA and how to exercise them.
1. What Personal Information Do We Collect?
Under the CCPA, “personal information” means information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with a particular consumer or household.
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
A. Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Account Information: Username, password, profile information
- Communications: Messages, comments, feedback, emails you send us
- Transaction Information: Payment details (processed securely; we don’t store full credit card numbers)
- Survey & Form Data: Information from voluntary surveys, contests, or sign-up forms
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Device & Browser Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address
- Browsing & Activity Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referral sources
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: Identifiers from cookies, pixels, tags, and similar tracking technologies
- Location Data: General location inferred from IP address (not precise GPS location unless you provide it)
- Usage Analytics: How you interact with our Site and content
C. Information from Third Parties
- Ad Networks & Analytics Providers: Data from Ezoic, Google Analytics, and similar partners
- Social Media: Information if you connect your social media accounts or interact with our social posts
- Other Sources: Publicly available information or data shared with us by partners
2. How Do We Use Your Personal Information?
We use personal information for the following business purposes:
- Providing Services: Operating, maintaining, and improving the Site and content
- Communications: Responding to your inquiries, sending newsletters, updates, or promotional content (with your consent)
- Analytics & Optimization: Understanding user behavior, improving content and user experience
- Advertising & Marketing: Delivering targeted ads, personalizing content, measuring ad effectiveness
- Compliance & Security: Complying with legal obligations, detecting fraud, protecting our rights and users
- Monetization: Working with ad networks (Ezoic, etc.) to deliver and optimize advertising
- Business Operations: General business administration, troubleshooting, data analysis
3. Who Do We Share Your Personal Information With?
We may disclose personal information to the following categories of recipients:
A. Service Providers & Business Partners
- Advertising Networks: Ezoic, Google AdSense, and other ad networks
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Hotjar, and similar services
- Hosting & Technology Providers: Web hosting companies, email service providers
- Payment Processors: Secure payment processing for any transactions
B. Legal Requirements & Safety
- Law Enforcement: If required by law, court order, or government request
- Protection: To protect our legal rights, privacy, safety, or property
- Business Transfers: In the event of bankruptcy, merger, acquisition, or asset sale
C. With Your Consent
- We may share your information with third parties if you explicitly consent
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.
However, under California law, sharing information with ad networks for targeted advertising purposes may be considered a “sale” under the CCPA. See Section 7 below for your opt-out rights.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
SavorGrid and our third-party partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies (pixels, web beacons, tags) to:
- Remember your preferences
- Track website usage and analytics
- Deliver personalized advertisements
- Measure ad performance
Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Site
- Marketing/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver targeted ads and measure their effectiveness
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain Site features.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Notice, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Account Information: Retained as long as your account is active
- Browsing & Analytics Data: Generally retained for 12-24 months
- Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Legal Compliance: Retained for the duration required by applicable law
6. Your CCPA Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
A. Right to Know
You have the right to request what personal information we collect, use, share, and sell about you.
- What to request: Categories and specific pieces of personal information
- How often: Up to twice per year
B. Right to Delete
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, with certain exceptions (e.g., if information is needed to complete a transaction, comply with law, or for security purposes).
C. Right to Opt-Out of “Sales” or Sharing
Under the CCPA, sharing personal information with ad networks for targeted advertising may be considered a “sale.”
You have the right to opt-out of this sharing. To exercise this right, click the link below:
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
Or contact us using the information in Section 9.
D. Right to Correct
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
E. Right to Limit Use & Disclosure
You can request that we limit the use and disclosure of your personal information to purposes necessary to fulfill your requests or to provide the services you reasonably expect.
F. Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. This means we will not:
- Deny you goods or services
- Charge different prices or rates
- Provide different quality of service
- Suggest that you will receive different treatment or pricing
Incentive programs (such as discounts for opting in to data collection) are permitted, as long as they are disclosed and reasonable.
7. How to Exercise Your Rights
A. Submitting a Request
To exercise any of your CCPA rights, please submit a request by:
Email: [your-email@savorgrid.com]
Mail: [Your Mailing Address]
Include in your request:
- Your name and email address
- Clear statement of your request (Know, Delete, Opt-Out, Correct, or Limit)
- Verification information to confirm your identity
B. Verification Process
To protect your privacy, we will need to verify your identity before responding to your request. We may request:
- Information that matches our records (e.g., name, email used with our Site)
- A declaration under penalty of perjury
C. Response Timeline
We will respond to your verifiable consumer request within 45 days (extendable by 45 additional days for complex requests, with notice).
8. Authorized Agents
You may authorize another person (an “authorized agent”) to submit requests on your behalf. To do so:
- Provide a written authorization signed by you, or
- Provide a power of attorney document
The authorized agent must submit the authorization with their request, and we may ask for additional verification.
9. Data Breach Notification
If we experience a data breach involving personal information, we will notify affected California residents as required by California law without unreasonable delay and in the most expedient time possible.
10. Third-Party Ad Networks & Opt-Out
SavorGrid uses third-party ad networks (including Ezoic) to deliver targeted advertisements. These networks may collect and use personal information for advertising purposes.
To opt-out of personalized advertising:
- Ezoic: Visit https://www.ezoic.com/privacy/ and follow their opt-out instructions
- Google Ads: Visit https://adssettings.google.com/
- NAI: Visit https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- DAA: Visit https://optout.aboutads.info/
11. Children’s Privacy
SavorGrid does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Parents or guardians who believe their child’s information has been collected may contact us at [support@savorgrid.com].
12. External Links & Third Parties
SavorGrid is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services linked from our Site. Please review their privacy notices before sharing your information.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this CCPA Notice or your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: [support@savorgrid.com]
Website: https://savorgrid.com
Mailing Address: [8301 STATE LINE RD STE 220 NUM 2706, Kansas City]
14. Updates to This Notice
We may update this CCPA Notice from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Notice.
Disclaimer: This CCPA Notice is provided for informational purposes and is not legal advice. For specific compliance questions, consult a qualified attorney.
