Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • •Subscribe to our email list – Email address only
  • •Contact us – Name, email, and message content

We do not collect sensitive personal information, payment details, or require account creation.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information:

  • •Usage data – Pages viewed, time on site, referring sources
  • •Device information – Browser type, operating system, IP address
  • •Cookies – Small data files for analytics and functionality (see Cookie Policy below)

How We Use Your Information

Email Addresses

Used exclusively to send harvest updates and olive oil research notifications. We do not share, sell, or rent email addresses to third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.

Contact Information

Used to respond to your inquiries and improve our content. Contact form submissions are not added to marketing lists without explicit consent.

Usage Data

Used to understand how visitors use our site, which content is most helpful, and where improvements are needed. This data is analyzed in aggregate—we don't track individual user behavior.

Technical Information

Used for site functionality, security, and troubleshooting technical issues.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and functionality:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled without breaking site features.

Analytics Cookies

We use privacy-focused analytics to understand site usage patterns. These tools collect anonymized data and don't track individual users across websites.

You can disable analytics cookies through your browser settings without affecting site functionality.

Affiliate Tracking

When you click affiliate links, retailers may place cookies to track purchases and attribute commissions. These cookies are controlled by the retailers, not us. See retailer privacy policies for details.

Information Sharing

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We do not sell personal information – Your data is never sold to third parties
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We do not share email lists – Subscriber information stays with us
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Limited service provider access – Email service and analytics providers have access only to necessary data, bound by confidentiality agreements

When We May Share Information

  • •Legal requirements – If required by law or to protect our rights
  • •Business transfer – If the site is sold or merged, your information may transfer to the new owner
  • •With your consent – We may share information if you explicitly authorize it

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

  • •Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • •Secure hosting infrastructure
  • •Limited employee/contractor access to personal information
  • •Regular security reviews and updates

However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to our site.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

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Access – Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
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Correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
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Deletion – Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
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Unsubscribe – Opt out of email communications at any time
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Object – Object to processing of your information for specific purposes

To exercise these rights, contact us. We'll respond within 30 days.

Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to external websites (retailers, producers, research sources). We're not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. When you leave OliveOilTruth, you're subject to the privacy policies of those destinations.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we've collected information from a child under 13, we'll delete it promptly.

International Users

This site is operated from the United States. If you're accessing from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with an updated "Last Modified" date.

Continued use of the site after policy changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information? Contact us.

Last Modified: December 2025

This privacy policy applies to oliveoiltruth.com and all associated services.