Privacy

Shire Farms Inc. (“Shire Farms,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Notice explains how and for what purposes we collect, process, use, and disclose your Personal Information (as defined below). We take reasonable steps to ensure that your Personal Information and Usage Information are used only in ways that comply with this Privacy Notice.

This Privacy Notice applies to all personal and generic information collected, owned, or controlled by Shire Farms, including information collected through our website located at https://shirefarms.com (the “Website”), as well as through any mobile applications, email communications, onsite data collection, or other online or offline interactions with us (collectively, the “Web Properties”). This Privacy Notice applies regardless of the method of collection.

This Privacy Notice does not apply to information collected or owned by third parties, including websites, mobile applications, or social media platforms not operated by Shire Farms.

Types of Information We Collect

Shire Farms, and third parties engaged by us to operate, host, maintain, or support our Web Properties, may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information

“Personal Information” may include, without limitation:

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  Contact information (such as name, mailing address, shipping address, email address, and phone number);
  
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  Account credentials, including passwords and security questions;
  
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  Demographic information;
  
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  Payment and banking information (such as billing address and credit or debit card details);
  
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  Order history and transaction details; and
  
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  Other information you voluntarily provide to us.
  

You may browse our Web Properties without providing Personal Information. However, Personal Information may be collected when you choose to submit it (for example, by creating an account, placing an order, or subscribing to communications).

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain non-identifying or aggregated information when you access or use the Web Properties (“Usage Information”), which may include:

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  Browser type, language, and operating system;
  
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  Internet Protocol (IP) address;
  
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  Domain name system requests;
  
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  Date, time, and duration of visits;
  
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  Pages viewed, links clicked, and referring URLs;
  
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  HTTP headers, device identifiers, and fingerprinting data; and
  
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  Aggregated or anonymized analytics data.
  

How Information Is Collected

We may collect Personal Information and Usage Information from the following sources:

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  Information you provide directly to us through forms, purchases, account creation, or communications;
  
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  Information generated through your use of the Web Properties;
  
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  Transactional information related to purchases or services;
  
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  Information collected automatically from your device;
  
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  Information provided by affiliates, partners, or service providers; and
  
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  Other sources permitted by applicable laws and regulations.
  

Additional Information and Communications

Marketing Communications

If you opt in, we may send you emails or other communications regarding Shire Farms, including product updates, farm news, and promotions. You may unsubscribe at any time using the instructions included in those communications or by contacting us at hello@shirefarms.com.

Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with our Web Properties. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze usage data. For more information on Google Analytics, please visit:

https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by downloading the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On at:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Payments and Payment Processing

If you make a purchase through the Web Properties, payment information is processed through third-party payment gateways that comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). Shire Farms does not store full credit card numbers.

Payment information is encrypted using industry-standard security technologies, including Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption. Transaction data is retained only as long as necessary to complete the purchase and comply with legal and accounting requirements.

Third-party payment processors have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information, and we encourage you to review those policies. Some providers may operate in jurisdictions different from your own, and your information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our Web Properties may include links to third-party websites or services. Once you leave our Website or are redirected to a third-party platform, this Privacy Notice and our Terms of Service no longer apply. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your Personal Information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, we follow industry best practices and applicable security standards.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Notice at any time. Updates will become effective immediately upon posting to the Website. If material changes are made, we will update the notice accordingly so you are aware of how your information is handled.

Business Transfers

If Shire Farms is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction to enable continued operations and service delivery.