Privacy policy

Last Updated: 5/18/26

Popcorn for the People (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website popcornforthepeople.com (the “Site”), make a purchase, or otherwise interact with us. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please do not use the Site. To contact us, please see Section 11 below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information you provide to us, including:

  • Contact information (name, email address, mailing address, phone number)
  • Account information (username, password)
  • Payment information (credit card details, billing address) – processed securely by third-party payment processors
  • Order history and preferences (favorite popcorn flavors, dietary restrictions, etc.)
  • Communications you send to us (customer service inquiries, reviews, feedback)

Automatically Collected Information, including:

  • Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs)
  • Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)
  • Analytics data on how you navigate and interact with the Site

Information from Third Parties, such as marketing partners or social media platforms if you connect your account or engage with our content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill your orders, including shipping popcorn and related products
  • To manage your account and provide customer support
  • To personalize your experience (recommendations, newsletters)
  • To improve our Site, products, and services through analytics
  • To communicate with you about promotions, updates, or important notices
  • To prevent fraud, enforce our terms, and comply with legal obligations
  • For any other purpose with your consent

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in these limited circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist us (e.g., payment processors like Stripe or PayPal, shipping companies, email marketing services, website hosting)
  • For legal reasons (responding to subpoenas, court orders, or government requests)
  • In connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition, or sale of assets)
  • With your explicit consent or at your direction

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You may request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze Site traffic and performance
  • Serve targeted advertisements (where permitted by law)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access, correction, or deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications (unsubscribe link in every email)
  • Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your data (we do not sell data)
  • Limit the use of sensitive personal information
  • Appeal decisions regarding your rights requests

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. We will respond within the time required by applicable law (typically 30–45 days). California residents may also submit requests via the CCPA link if required.

We recognize and honor universal opt-out preference signals transmitted by your browser or device, including Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals, where required by applicable law. If you enable such a signal, we will treat it as a valid request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information and targeted advertising for the specific browser or device from which the signal is sent.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page, updating the effective date at the top of this policy, and, where required by law, providing additional notice such as an email notification. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: service@popcornforthepeople.com

Popcorn for the People
140 Ethel Rd W
Suite M
Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
(732) 287-0158