Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

Morton's Gourmet, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at mortonsmarket.org or conduct business with us.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our website or services.

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect from visitors, customers, and other individuals who interact with us through our website, by phone, email, or in person at our facility located at 1924 S OSPREY AVE, Sarasota, FL 34239.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in various ways. The information we may collect includes:

2.1 Personal Information

When you place an order, request a quote, or contact us, we may collect personal information, including:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Billing address
  • Business name (if applicable)

2.2 Order and Transaction Data

When you place an order or make a purchase, we collect:

  • Order details and specifications
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
  • Delivery address and instructions
  • Purchase history

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device identifiers

2.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as business partners, affiliates, or service providers who help us operate our business.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

3.1 Order Processing and Fulfillment

  • Processing and fulfilling your orders
  • Communicating with you about your orders
  • Providing customer service and support
  • Sending order confirmations and delivery updates

3.2 Communication

  • Responding to your inquiries and requests
  • Sending promotional communications (with your consent)
  • Providing information about products, services, and special offers
  • Sending important notices about policy changes or service updates

3.3 Business Improvement

  • Analyzing website usage and trends
  • Improving our website, products, and services
  • Developing new products and services
  • Conducting market research and analytics

3.4 Legal Compliance

  • Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
  • Responding to lawful requests from public authorities
  • Enforcing our agreements and policies
  • Protecting our rights, privacy, safety, or property

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Employees and Authorized Personnel

We may share your information with our employees, contractors, and agents who need access to such information to perform their job duties in connection with providing services to you.

4.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Payment processors
  • Delivery and logistics companies
  • Email service providers
  • Web hosting providers
  • Analytics providers

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes we specify.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or other legal processes, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Respond to lawful requests from government authorities
  • Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • Enforce our agreements or policies
  • Investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, fraud, or security threats

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or other change of control, your information may be transferred to the acquiring or successor entity.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website uses certain third-party services that may collect information about you:

5.1 FormSubmit

We use FormSubmit (formsubmit.co) to process contact and inquiry forms submitted through our website. When you submit a form, your information is transmitted to FormSubmit's servers and then forwarded to our email address. FormSubmit's privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy. For more information, please visit https://formsubmit.co/privacy.

5.2 Google Maps

We may use Google Maps to display our location and provide directions. Google Maps may collect information about your device and location. Google's privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy. For more information, please visit https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5.3 Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information about your device and browsing behavior. If you have consented to analytics cookies, information about your website usage may be collected and analyzed. You can opt out of analytics tracking through your cookie preferences.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using secure socket layer (SSL) technology
  • Access controls limiting employee access to personal information
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Secure storage of physical and electronic records
  • Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

  • Customer order records are retained for a minimum of seven years for tax and accounting purposes
  • Contact form submissions are retained for up to three years for customer service and business records
  • Marketing email lists are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Website usage data collected through cookies is retained as specified in our Cookie Policy

When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of that information in a commonly used format.

8.2 Right to Correction

You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

8.3 Right to Deletion

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions such as legal retention requirements or legitimate business needs.

8.4 Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to opt out of:

  • Marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly
  • Sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Certain analytics and tracking activities through your cookie preferences

8.5 Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

8.6 Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

9. How to Delete Your Data

To request deletion of your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer using the contact information provided below. In your request, please include:

  • Your full name
  • Email address associated with your account or inquiries
  • Specific information you would like deleted (if applicable)
  • Reason for deletion request (optional)

We will respond to your request within 30 days and confirm once your data has been deleted, or explain why we cannot delete certain information due to legal or legitimate business reasons.

Contact for Data Deletion:
Email: admin@mortonsmarket.org
Subject Line: "Data Deletion Request"

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content.

For detailed information about the types of cookies we use and how you can manage your cookie preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at admin@mortonsmarket.org.

Parents or guardians who wish to allow their children aged 13 or older to use our services should supervise their children's online activities and help them understand how to protect their privacy.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Post the updated Privacy Policy on our website
  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you of significant changes through email or a prominent notice on our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices. Your continued use of our website and services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Morton's Gourmet, Inc.
Attn: Privacy Officer

1924 S OSPREY AVE
Sarasota, FL 34239

Email: admin@mortonsmarket.org

Phone: +1 3049908110

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.