Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 29, 2026

Summary

FloridaFoodSafety.org is a public information site. We collect minimal data, never sell personal information, and use industry-standard security.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected

When you visit our site, standard web server logs record:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent, referring website
  • General geographic location (country/state level from IP)

Information You Provide

If you contact us by email, we receive your email address and message content. We do not require account registration to use this site.

Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Site analytics (Google Analytics) to understand aggregate usage patterns
  • Advertisement delivery (Google AdSense) to support site operations

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. The site remains functional without them.

How We Use Information

  • Analytics: Aggregated, anonymous usage data to improve the site
  • Security: Detecting and preventing abuse or unauthorized access
  • Communication: Responding to correction requests or inquiries you initiate

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in these limited cases:

  • Service providers: Hosting and analytics partners that help us operate (subject to their own privacy policies)
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or court order

Third-Party Services

Public Records Data

The inspection data, violations, closures, and disciplinary records on this site are public records obtained from Florida state agencies. This data is not "personal information" under privacy law — it is government data about licensed businesses, not private individuals. We do not collect or display personal health information about consumers.

Data Security

We use SSL/TLS encryption, secure server infrastructure, and access controls. No internet transmission is completely secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect information in our possession.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you. Contact [email protected] to exercise these rights.

Changes

We may update this policy. Significant changes will be noted with an updated effective date at the top of this page.