Effective Date: March 2026

At Beaufort Olive Oil Co., we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our customers. This policy outlines how we handle your information across our website (beaufortoliveoil.com) and our physical tasting rooms.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with our premium oils, vinegars, and specialty foods, we collect:

  • Order Information: Name, shipping address, billing address, and phone number when you place an order.

  • Payment Details: Payment information is processed through secure, PCI-compliant third-party gateways (such as Shopify, Square, or Stripe). We do not store your full credit card numbers on our servers.

  • Communication: Email addresses for order confirmations, shipping updates, and our newsletter (if opted-in).

  • Account Data: If you create an account, we store your order history and preferences to make your shopping experience easier.

2. Third-Party Services & E-Commerce

We use third-party service providers to power our online store and enhance your experience:

  • E-Commerce Platform: Our store may be hosted on platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce. They provide the online e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products to you. Your data is stored through their secure data storage and databases.

  • Shipping Partners: We share your name and address with carriers (like UPS, FedEx, or USPS) to deliver your purchases.

  • Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors move through our site, which helps us stock the products you love most.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to keep track of items in your shopping cart and to recognize you when you return to our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may prevent you from using certain features of the online store.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your information strictly for:

  • Fulfilling and shipping your orders.

  • Processing returns or exchanges.

  • Communicating regarding customer service inquiries.

  • Sending promotional offers or recipes (only with your explicit consent).

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the "unsubscribe" link.

  • Review & Edit: Access your account to update your personal information.

  • Data Deletion: Request that we delete your customer profile and personal data from our systems (subject to legal record-keeping requirements for tax and sales purposes).

6. Security

The security of your personal information is important to us. We use industry-standard encryption (SSL) to protect sensitive information transmitted online.

7. Contact Us

For questions regarding this policy or your personal data, please reach out to us:

Beaufort Olive Oil Co. 300 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516

Email: oil@beaufortoliveoil.com

Phone: 252.504.2474