Privacy Policy

At TouchFree Charcuterie & Biltong Guild, accessible from https://touchfreewashnearme.com ("Website", "we", "us", or "our"), safeguarding your digital privacy is our fundamental obligation. This Privacy Policy document outlines the categories of information that are collected and recorded by our platform and how we use and protect it in full alignment with the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Google Ads Transparency & Data Collection Policies.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information solely to provide you with our free educational home charcuterie guides, biltong box blueprints, recipes, and updates. We gather information in two ways:

• Voluntarily Provided Information: When you request our free lead magnet blueprints, register for advisory updates, or submit inquiries via our contact forms, we may collect your:
  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Stated charcuterie curing experience level
• Automatically Collected Information: Like most standard web servers, we automatically record log files when you visit our website. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends and ensure site security.

2. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process the personal information we collect for the following specific and legitimate purposes:

• To immediately deliver requested free downloadable material, blueprints, guides, and recipe calculators.
• To provide customer support, verify safety inquiries, and answer technical culinary questions.
• To maintain site security, detect unauthorized activity, and comply with legal obligations.
• To communicate essential updates, tips, or modifications to our educational resources.

3. Data Collection Transparency & Zero Sale Policy

We do not sell, rent, lease, or monetize your personal data. Your information is strictly utilized to fulfill your explicit requests. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we affirm that TouchFree Charcuterie Guild has never sold consumer personal information and will never do so in the future.

4. Cookies and Web Tracking

Our website uses standard session and functional cookies to remember your preferences (such as your cookie consent selection) and to optimize page performance. You may choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. Detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers' respective websites.

5. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have the right to request that we:

• Disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
• Delete any personal data about you that we have collected.
• Confirm that we do not sell your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using our corporate email: info@touchfreewashnearme.com.

6. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Rights

For visitors situated in the European Economic Area, you are entitled to the following data protection rights:

• Right to access: You can request copies of your personal data.
• Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to erasure: You can request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to restrict processing: You can request restrictions on the processing of your data.

7. Data Retention & Security

We employ industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your personal data. We retain personal details only as long as necessary to provide you with ongoing educational access and support, or until you request its deletion.

8. Children's Online Privacy Protection (COPPA)

Protecting the privacy of children is especially critical. Our services and educational downloads are strictly intended for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13.

9. Contact Information & Data Controller

If you have additional questions, require more information about our Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our data controller directly: