Effective Date: February 4, 2025 

 

At Pigs Are Smart™, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, www.pigsaresmart.com, subscribe to our email or SMS updates, or become a member of Pigs Are Smart™. By accessing or using the Site, subscribing to our services, or becoming a member, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

Scope of Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors to our website, email and SMS subscribers, and members of Pigs Are Smart™. Additional member-specific practices are outlined in Section 10 below. 

 

Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, payment information, and other details you provide when completing forms, subscribing to email or SMS updates, making purchases, or becoming a member.
  • Non-Personal Information: This includes data about your interactions with the Site, such as browser type, operating system, device information, IP address, and browsing history. This information helps us improve the Site and tailor your user experience.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect non-personal information and enhance the functionality of the Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us track preferences, analyze usage patterns, and personalize your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. 

 

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes: 

  • To process your transactions and provide customer support. 
  • To communicate with you, including sending marketing communications, promotional offers, and updates related to our products and services. 
  • To improve the Site’s content, functionality, and overall user experience. 
  • To analyze website usage and trends and monitor Site performance. 
  • To aggregate and anonymize data for research, analytics, and reporting purposes. This information will not identify you personally. 
  • To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. 

 

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations: 

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in running our business, such as payment processors, email service providers, or analytics companies. These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us. 
  • Aggregated and Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated, anonymized data with third parties for research, marketing insights, and business development purposes. This data will not include any personal information that could identify you. 
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal process, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Pigs Are Smart™, our users, or others. 

 

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal information. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. 

 

Your Choices

  • Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email or by contacting us directly at privacy@pigsaresmart.com. 
  • Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site. 
  • Opt-Out of Data Analysis: You may request that your anonymized data not be included in our aggregated analyses by contacting us at privacy@pigsaresmart.com. 
  • Access and Update Your Information: You can access and update your personal information by contacting us at privacy@pigsaresmart.com. 

 

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If you believe your child’s information has been collected, please contact us at privacy@pigsaresmart.com so we can promptly delete the data. 

 

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. 

 

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes. 

 

Member-Specific Practices

When you become a member of Pigs Are Smart™, we may collect additional information, such as: 

  • Your preferences and interactions with member-exclusive content. 
  • Participation in challenges, comments, and recipe sharing. 
  • Use of features like tracking plant variety or environmental impact. 

Members have the right to: 

  • Request a copy of their member-specific data. 
  • Update their preferences. 
  • Delete their account by contacting us at privacy@pigsaresmart.com. 

 

Your Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, the European Union, or other regions with privacy laws, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, delete, or know how your data is used. Please contact us at privacy@pigsaresmart.com to exercise these rights. 

For more information about your rights under applicable privacy laws, please visit the official sites for CCPA or GDPR. 

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any significant changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on the Site and updating the effective date above. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. 

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at: 

Pigs Are Smart™ 
4400 W Riverside Dr, Ste 110-72 
Burbank, CA 91505 
Email: privacy@pigsaresmart.com