Privacy Policy

Macca Gene Creamery Effective Date: May 28, 2026

This policy explains how Macca Gene Creamery collects, uses, and protects information you share when you visit maccagenecreamery.com.

1. Who We Are

Macca Gene Creamery is a small-batch organic yogurt creamery in Hawley, Massachusetts. You can reach our website at maccagenecreamery.com.

2. What Information We Collect

We only collect what we need. That may include:

Contact details -- your name, email, or phone number if you fill out a contact form or join our mailing list.
Usage data -- pages visited, time on site, and links clicked. This is collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
Device information -- browser type, operating system, and approximate location based on IP address.

We do not collect payment information directly. Any purchases are handled through secure third-party processors.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use what we collect to:

Respond to your questions and messages
Send newsletters or product updates if you opted in
Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
Meet legal requirements

We do not sell your personal information. Ever.

4. Cookies

Our site uses cookies -- small files saved to your device. They help the site work and let us see basic traffic data. You can turn off cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work as expected without them.

5. Third-Party Services

We use tools like Google Analytics to understand site traffic. These services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review them directly.

6. How We Protect Your Information

Our site uses HTTPS encryption. Access to personal data is limited to those who need it to operate the business. No system is fully secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.

7. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as needed. Contact form submissions are kept for up to two years unless you ask us to delete them sooner.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request a copy of the personal data we hold
Ask us to correct or delete your data
Opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email

To make a request, contact us at the address below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child submitted data to us, contact us and we will remove it promptly.

10. External Links

Our site may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Check back periodically.

12. Contact Us

Please contact us any time via the form on our website - https://maccagenecreamery.com/contact.