Privacy Policy

Scope and Purpose
This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) describes the collection, use and sharing of personally identifiable information submitted by you to The Health Food Store (THFS) through this website. This Privacy Policy does not apply to personally identifiable information submitted other than through this website, such as in telephone conversations, facsimile transmissions, or paper correspondence.

THFS may change or update this Privacy Policy periodically; please see the section entitled “Changes and Updates to this Privacy Policy” below. You can view the most current version of the Privacy Policy at any time by clicking on the hyperlink labeled “Privacy Policy” located on each page of the THFS website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you decide to use the THFS website, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by THFS, and third parties authorized by THFS, on the terms described in this Privacy Policy, and acknowledge that any submission of your personal and financial information to THFS is strictly voluntary. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, or any updates or modifications thereto, please exit the THFS website now.

Personally Identifiable Information
“Personally identifiable information” means any information collected by THFS, or third parties authorized by THFS, through this website that can be used to identify you. Examples of personally identifiable information include your first and last name, physical address, email address, telephone number, or any other personal information that would allow someone to contact you physically or online.

From time to time we may send you one email alerting you to new products, coupons or special savings deals. You can permanently unsubscribe from receiving such emails by following the instructions provided at the bottom of the message.

If you need to change anything about your order- where we'll be shipping it to, phone number, etc. please call us at 469-513-8787 10 AM to 3 PM ET, Monday-Friday (except for major holidays).

How We Collect and Use Your Personally Identifiable Information
THFS collects personally identifiable information that you submit voluntarily in connection with your use of this website. THFS collects personally identifiable information when you send THFS an email, submit a form or other communication.

THFS, and third parties authorized by THFS, may use your personally identifiable information in order to contact you, provide you with special offers, savings coupons, or news, send you information relating to contests or promotions sponsored by THFS, or conduct market research.

THFS may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable law, a subpoena or other legal process.

In the event THFS intends to disclose your information to third parties in a manner that is not already outlined in this Privacy Policy, THFS will notify you by e-mail and provide you with an opportunity to opt out of any further use or disclosure of your personal information.

Third Parties with Whom We May Share Your Personally Identifiable Information
THFS will share your personally identifiable information with third parties who we employ to perform functions on our behalf, examples include hosting or operating Web Sites, and customer service; who owe a duty of confidentiality to THFS, such as lawyers or consultants; or who may be entitled under the law to obtain your personally identifiable information, such as law enforcement agencies, the government, or private litigants.

THFS may also share your personally identifiable information with third party market research companies. These third party market research companies are not authorized to use your personally identifiable information for their own marketing purposes or provide your personally identifiable information to other third parties without first obtaining your consent.

If you are a California resident, California Civil Code sections 1798.83-1798.84 give California residents the right ask us for a notice describing what categories of personal customer information we share with third parties or corporate affiliates for their direct marketing purposes. That notice will identify the categories of information shared and will include a list of the third parties and affiliates with which it was shared, along with their names and address. If you are a California resident and would like a copy of this notice, please submit a written request to: contactus@thehealthfoodstore.com

How We Safeguard Your Personally Identifiable Information
THFS will take reasonable measures to safeguard your personally identifiable information and sensitive credit card information from unauthorized access, use, or destruction. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure and any information disclosed online can potentially be collected and used by persons other than the intended recipient.
In addition, please be aware that THFS does not control the policies or practices of third parties: who we may disclose information to about users of our website; or who perform certain functions on our behalf, including, without limitation, third party operators of the THFS's online store, in each case, any use or disclosure of such information by such third parties is not governed by this Privacy Policy. Please see also the section entitled “Links” below.

Cookies
Non-personal information about your computer and the way you interact with this website is collected through the use of “cookies” and "pixels." Cookies are small text files downloaded onto your computer for record-keeping purposes. Cookies are used to identify your internet browser, store your user preferences, authenticate user sessions, provide services, and determine whether you have installed the software necessary to access certain material or applications on this website. “Pixels” are small strings of code that provide a method for delivering a graphic image on a webpage or other document. Pixels allow the operator of a webpage or other document, or a third party who serves the Pixel, to set, read, and modify Cookies on, and to transfer other data to, the browser used to view the webpage or other document.

Some cookies remain on your computer until you close the browser after a user session. Other “persistent” cookies remain on your computer until they are deleted. You can remove persistent cookies by following the directions in your internet browser’s help file. You can also program your computer to warn you each time a cookie is being sent, block third party cookies, or block all cookies. Please note that if you reject cookies or disable cookies in your web browser, you may not be able to use this website.

Successor Companies
THFS reserves the right to transfer any personally identifiable information collected through this website to any purchaser of THFS's business or any successor in interest.

Links
This website may contain links to other websites, including blog-hosting websites or websites of third party advertisers. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this website by THFS. THFS is not responsible for the privacy policies of other websites, and you should read the privacy policies of each website you visit before submitting any personally identifiable information.

Changes and Updates to This Privacy Policy
By using the THFS website, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. THFS may change or update portions of this Privacy Policy at any time. In the event of any such change or update, a revised policy will be posted online on the THFS website, with the last date of update noted on the bottom of the page. Please check the THFS website periodically to remain informed of any changes or updates to THFS's privacy policies and practices.

How to Contact Us
To contact us with a question, please email us at: contactus@thehealthfoodstore.com

Or write to us at:

The Health Food Store
165-35 145th Drive
Jamaica, NY 11434
Phone: 469-513-8787
Email: contactus@thehealthfoodstore.com