Effective Date: 27/06/2023

At foodandenergytrends.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect: 1.1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other information you provide voluntarily when you subscribe to our newsletter or interact with our website. 1.2. Non-Personal Information: We may automatically collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical information, to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movements, and gather demographic information.

2. Lawful Basis for Processing: 2.1. We will only process your personal information when we have a lawful basis for doing so. This includes obtaining your consent, fulfilling contractual obligations, complying with legal obligations, protecting vital interests, performing a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority, or pursuing legitimate interests, provided they do not override your rights and interests.

3. Use of Information: 3.1. Personal Information: We use your personal information to send you newsletters, respond to your inquiries, provide you with requested information, and improve your experience on our website. We will not use your personal information for any other purpose without obtaining your explicit consent. 3.2. Non-Personal Information: We may use non-personal information to analyze trends, track user movements, gather demographic information, and improve our website’s performance and functionality.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies: 4.1. We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and improve your experience. 4.2. You have the option to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may limit certain features and functionalities of our website.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure: 5.1. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy. 5.2. We may share your personal information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business. These service providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and only use it for the purposes specified by us. 5.3. We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to protect our rights, property, and safety or that of others.

6. International Data Transfers: 6.1. We may transfer and process your personal information in other countries. Any such transfers will be in compliance with applicable data protection laws and with appropriate safeguards in place to protect your information.

7. Your Rights: 7.1. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in section 9. 7.2. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time when we rely on consent as the lawful basis for processing your personal information.

8. Data Security: 8.1. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure,