Welcome to Freeze-Dried Fruit ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit freeze-dried-fruit.com or interact with us through our website, email links, industry exchange forms, supplier submissions, equipment listing requests, buyer inquiries, newsletter signups, or other communication channels.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may choose to provide information when you contact us by email; submit supplier or manufacturer information; submit equipment listing information; submit a buyer or retailer request; join our industry exchange or newsletter list; or share feedback, questions, or industry insights with us.
This information may include name, email address, company name, role or title, website, country or region, product or service information, supplier/manufacturer/buyer/equipment details, certifications, MOQ, production capabilities, sourcing preferences, or any other information you choose to include in your message.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, referring URLs, approximate location based on IP address, time and date of visit, and general website usage data.
2. How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect to respond to your inquiries; review supplier, manufacturer, buyer, or equipment submissions; build and improve our industry exchange resources; communicate with you about industry-related opportunities or updates; send newsletters or industry notes if you choose to join; improve our website, content, and user experience; analyze website traffic and performance; maintain website security; prevent spam, abuse, or unauthorized activity; and comply with applicable legal obligations.
3. Industry Exchange Submissions
If you submit information for possible inclusion in future industry resources, directories, listings, or exchange opportunities, we may review and organize that information internally. We will not publish your personal contact details publicly without permission.
4. Email Communications
If you contact us by email or click a mailto link on our website, your email address and message content will be shared with us through your email provider. You may unsubscribe at any time by contacting us at hello@freeze-dried-fruit.com.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to understand website traffic, measure article performance, improve content and navigation, maintain website security, and remember basic preferences. We may use analytics tools such as Cloudflare Web Analytics or similar services.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to operate and improve the website, including services for website hosting, domain and DNS management, analytics, email communication, spam protection, newsletter management, and form handling.
7. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who help us operate the website, with your permission, to comply with legal obligations, or to protect our rights, safety, website, users, or the public.
8. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain business records, build and manage industry exchange resources, improve our website and content, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes or enforce agreements.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. To make a request, contact us at hello@freeze-dried-fruit.com.
10. Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
11. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no website, email system, or online transmission is completely secure.
12. International Visitors
By using the website or submitting information, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed outside your country of residence.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you want to access, correct, or delete your information, please contact us: