Privacy policy
PRIVACY STATEMENT
SECTION 1 - WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?
When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, we collect the personal information you provide such as your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, phone number, and payment information necessary to complete your transaction.
When you browse our store, we also automatically receive your computer's internet protocol (IP) address and certain device information to help us learn about your browser, operating system, and how visitors interact with our website.
Email Marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you emails about our store, new products, promotions, and other updates. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our communications.
Text Message Marketing (if applicable): If you opt in to receive text messages from us, we may send promotional messages, order updates, and other communications in accordance with applicable laws. Consent to receive marketing text messages is not a condition of purchase.
SECTION 2 - CONSENT
How do you get my consent?
When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your payment method, place an order, arrange delivery, create an account, participate in our rewards program, or return a purchase, you consent to our collecting and using it only for that specific purpose.
If we ask for your personal information for a secondary purpose, such as marketing, we will either obtain your express consent or provide you with an opportunity to decline.
How do I withdraw my consent?
If after you opt in, you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent for us to contact you or for the continued collection, use, or disclosure of your information, at any time, by contacting us at kristin@greatmorningscoffeeandtea.com or mailing us at:
Great Mornings Coffee & Tea
PO Box 3611
Greenville, SC 29608
SECTION 3 - DISCLOSURE
We may disclose your personal information if required by law, to comply with legal obligations, to protect our rights or property, or if you violate our Terms of Service.
SECTION 4 - SHOPIFY
Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc. They provide us with the e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you.
Your data is stored through Shopify's data storage, databases, and the general Shopify application. Shopify stores your information on secure servers protected by industry-standard security measures.
Payment:
If you choose a direct payment gateway to complete your purchase, Shopify stores your payment information in an encrypted form in accordance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS).
All direct payment gateways adhere to PCI DSS standards, managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, a joint effort of Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and other payment brands.
For more information, please review Shopify's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
SECTION 5 - THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
In general, the third-party providers used by us will only collect, use, and disclose your information to the extent necessary to perform the services they provide to us.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our business and serve our customers. These providers may include:
• Shopify and related e-commerce services
• Payment processors
• Email marketing providers such as Mailchimp
• Shipping and fulfillment providers
• Customer support providers
• Loyalty and rewards program providers
• Product review and customer feedback platforms
• Subscription management providers
• Analytics providers
• Advertising and marketing partners
• Other software applications and integrations used to operate our business
These service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
Certain third-party service providers may have their own privacy policies regarding the information we are required to provide to them. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how your personal information will be handled.
Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our website's Terms of Service.
Links
When you click on links on our website, they may direct you away from our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
SECTION 6 - SECURITY
We take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
If you provide payment information, it is encrypted using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption or comparable security measures.
Although no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, we comply with PCI DSS requirements and implement generally accepted industry security standards.
SECTION 7 - COOKIES, ANALYTICS, AND ADVERTISING
Our website uses cookies, pixels, tags, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, understand customer behavior, personalize content, and measure advertising effectiveness.
These technologies may be provided by Shopify and third-party partners such as:
• Google Analytics
• Google Ads
• Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
• Pinterest
• Email marketing providers
• Loyalty and rewards providers
• Other marketing, analytics, and business service providers
Examples of cookies used by Shopify may include:
_session_id – Stores session information.
_shopify_visit – Tracks store visits.
_shopify_uniq – Counts visits by a single customer.
cart – Stores cart contents.
_secure_session_id – Secure session identifier.
storefront_digest – Used when a storefront password is enabled.
You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.
SECTION 8 - AGE OF CONSENT
By using this website, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority and have given consent for any minor dependents to use this site.
SECTION 9 - YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
• Request access to personal information we maintain about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
SECTION 10 - CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon posting on the website.
If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify customers by updating this page and revising the effective date where applicable.
If our business is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners so we may continue to provide products and services.
SECTION 11 - TEXT MESSAGE OPT-IN/OPT-OUT
If you subscribe to Great Mornings Coffee & Tea text notifications, you agree to receive automated marketing text messages regarding our products, services, promotions, and updates at the phone number provided during signup.
Message frequency may vary. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT. For assistance, reply HELP.
You understand and agree that attempting to opt out by any means other than the approved opt-out commands may not be considered a valid method of opting out.
Great Mornings Coffee & Tea
Attention: Privacy Compliance Officer
PO Box 3611
Greenville, SC 29608
QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
If you would like to access, correct, amend, or delete any personal information we have about you, register a complaint, exercise your privacy rights, or simply obtain more information, please contact our Privacy Compliance Officer:
kristin@greatmorningscoffeeandtea.com
Great Mornings Coffee & Tea
PO Box 3611
Greenville, SC 29608