GDPR Statement
GDPR PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: February 1, 2025
This GDPR Privacy Policy ("Policy") establishes the legal framework under which Z Natural Foods ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a company located in Palm Beach, Florida, collects, processes, and safeguards personal data of data subjects, including visitors and users of our website (collectively, "you" or "Data Subject"). By accessing or using our website, you unconditionally and irrevocably consent to the collection, processing, and transfer of your personal data as set forth herein, as well as in our overarching Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and any additional incorporated documents (collectively, the "Terms of Use"). This Policy, together with the Terms of Use, constitutes a legally binding agreement between you and Z Natural Foods.
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1. PREAMBLE
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an EU regulatory framework designed to protect the rights and freedoms of Data Subjects within the European Economic Area (EEA) with respect to their personal data. In drafting and enforcing this Policy, Z Natural Foods is guided by the principles and requirements of the GDPR, and where relevant, by standards and guidelines established by governmental agencies such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and others. Nothing in this Policy is intended to diminish or limit any statutory rights afforded to you under applicable law.
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2. SCOPE, CONSENT, AND CONTRACTUAL BASIS
2.1 Scope and Consent
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge and agree that we shall collect, process, and use your personal data in strict accordance with this Policy and the Terms of Use. Your continued use of our website constitutes your explicit, informed, and unqualified consent to such processing.
2.2 Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data only when one or more of the following legal grounds apply:
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Consent: You have provided explicit consent for specific purposes.
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Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
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Legal Compliance: Processing is required to comply with statutory or regulatory obligations.
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Vital Interests: Processing is essential to protect your vital interests or those of another person.
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Public Interest: Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
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Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
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3. DATA COLLECTION, USAGE, AND PROCESSING
3.1 Categories of Personal Data
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
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Identity Data: e.g., full name, username, and other identifying information.
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Contact Data: e.g., email address, telephone number.
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Technical Data: e.g., IP address, browser type and version, device information, time zone, and geolocation data.
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Usage Data: e.g., details of your interactions with our website, products, and services.
For a comprehensive overview of our data processing practices, please consult our Privacy Policy.
3.2 Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data is processed solely for purposes including, but not limited to:
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Fulfillment of contractual obligations and delivery of requested services.
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Pursuit and protection of our legitimate business interests.
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Compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
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Maintenance of data security and integrity.
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Minimal and necessary data collection practices to ensure efficiency and transparency.
3.3 Data Minimization and Retention
We collect only data that is strictly necessary for the purposes stated herein. Personal data is retained only for the duration necessary to fulfill those purposes or as required by applicable law, after which it will be securely and permanently deleted.
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4. DATA SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
4.1 Data Security
We have implemented robust technical and organizational measures—including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments—to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal data.
4.2 International Data Transfers
For Data Subjects within the EEA, any transfer of personal data to jurisdictions outside the EEA is conducted subject to strict safeguards, including the use of industry-standard encryption and compliance with approved contractual clauses or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.
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5. SPECIAL DATA CATEGORIES
5.1 Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to, nor do we knowingly collect data from, minors as defined under applicable data protection laws. In the event that we inadvertently collect personal data from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.
5.2 Direct Marketing and Cookies
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Direct Marketing: You retain the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time. Clear instructions for withdrawal are provided in each communication.
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Cookies: Our website employs cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. For further details, please refer to our Cookie Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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6. YOUR RIGHTS AS A DATA SUBJECT
If you are an EU resident, you are entitled to the following rights under the GDPR:
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Right of Access: To obtain confirmation and details regarding the processing of your personal data.
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Right to Rectification: To request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): To request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
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Right to Data Portability: To receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transfer it to another data controller.
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Right to Restrict Processing: To request limitations on the processing of your personal data.
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Right to Object: To object to certain types of processing, including for direct marketing purposes.
Requests to exercise any of these rights may be submitted in writing to the contact details provided below. We may require identity verification before processing any such request.
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7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION
Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or in connection with this GDPR Privacy Policy, including any questions regarding its interpretation, performance, breach, or termination, shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in accordance with the arbitration provisions set forth in our Terms of Use. By agreeing to this Policy, you expressly waive any right to litigate such disputes in court, except as may be required by applicable law. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in Palm Beach, Florida, and shall be deemed the sole and exclusive remedy available to resolve any disputes relating to the processing of your personal data.
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8. CONTACT INFORMATION AND REDRESSAL
For General Inquiries or to Exercise Your Rights:
Z Natural Foods
5407 N Haverhill Rd #336
West Palm Beach, FL 33407, USA
Email: GDPR@znaturalfoods.com
Phone: +1-561-242-1880
Should you have any questions, complaints, or concerns regarding this Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us directly. In the event that your grievance is not satisfactorily resolved, you may submit a complaint to the competent Data Protection Authority within the EEA.
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9. AMENDMENTS
We reserve the right to amend or update this Policy at our sole discretion. Any modifications shall become effective immediately upon publication on our website. Continued use of our website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of such modifications.
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10. CONCLUDING REMARKS
This Policy reaffirms our steadfast commitment to safeguarding your personal data and ensuring full compliance with the GDPR and all relevant regulatory requirements. Z Natural Foods is dedicated to maintaining transparency, securing your data, and upholding the highest standards of legal protection in all our data processing activities.
When you use our Site, Service, Service Providers, place an order, or contact us, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by all of our Policies referenced and/or published on this site, collectively referred to as TOU, which includes our Terms of Use Policy, Privacy Policy, Legal Notice Disclaimer, Return Policy, Accessibility Statement, California Prop 65 Notice, Subscriptions, Shipping Policy, Cookie Policy, DMCA Compliance Statement, Mobile Terms of Service, Content Policy, Advertising & Analytics Policy, Information & Security Policy, Product Reviews Policy, Bot & Crawler Policy, GDPR Statement, CCPA Opt-out. Any disagreements must be settled with binding arbitration.