PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: June 2026

Garden Fresh Market ("Garden Fresh," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when visiting our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, including:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits
• Referring website information
• General geographic location information
We may also collect information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, email communications, employment applications, catering inquiries, or other submissions.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website traffic, measure advertising effectiveness, and enhance the user experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit.
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse certain cookies, although doing so may affect website functionality.
3. Analytics and Advertising
We may use third-party analytics and advertising tools, including services provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. and other technology providers, to better understand how visitors use our website and to improve our marketing efforts.
These providers may collect information about your interaction with our website through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.
4. Online Ordering
Online ordering services may be provided through third-party platforms. When you place an order through a third-party provider, your information is subject to that provider's privacy policy and terms of service.
Garden Fresh Market is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
5. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
• Operate and maintain our website
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Process inquiries and requests
• Respond to customer communications
• Provide information about products, services, promotions, and events
• Analyze website performance and usage trends
• Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, or misuse
6. Information Sharing
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, processing orders, performing analytics, or providing marketing services.
We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including online ordering services, social media platforms, and other external resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of those third-party websites.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Garden Fresh Market
390 Townline Road
Mundelein, Illinois 60060
https://www.gardenfreshmarket.com