Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 10, 2024

Introduction

At Cheeseology, our mission is to bring people together through the art of cheese-making. Our goal is to create unforgettable experiences where individuals can bond, laugh, and create something delicious and memorable. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to taste the magic of handmade cheese. In order to achieve this mission, we need to collect and use certain personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

  • Contact information, such as your name, email address, postal address, and phone number
  • Billing information, such as your credit card number, expiration date, and billing address
  • Demographic information, such as your age, gender, and preferences
  • Information about your cheese-making experiences and interests
  • Any other information you provide to us through our website, social media, or other communication channels

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide you with our products and services, including processing payments and shipping orders
  • To communicate with you about your orders, inquiries, and requests
  • To send you promotional materials and updates about our products, services, and events
  • To improve our products, services, and website by understanding your preferences and interests
  • To analyze and understand our customer base to better serve your needs
  • To comply with legal requirements and protect our rights and interests

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties without your consent. We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as payment processors and shipping carriers. These third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information very seriously. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures may include encryption, secure servers, and access controls.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website and services. This information helps us understand how our customers interact with our website and allows us to improve the user experience.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. You may also choose to opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us. To exercise these rights or make changes to your communication preferences, please contact us using the information provided.

In consideration of being permitted by Cheeseology Tampa LLC (“Cheeseology”) to participate in any class or special event (the “Event”), I, for myself, for any of my minor children participating in the Event, and for my/our personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin (together the “Participant”):


1.       ACKNOWLEDGE & AGREE there are dangers & risks inherent in the Event, including those in connection with preparing food, working with heat, working with tools, appliances, & cutting implements, and with consuming certain foods;

2.       ACKNOWLEDGE & AGREE Cheeseology uses multiple ingredients that may contain allergens and cannot guarantee that any food item is free of such allergens.  For example and without limitation as to other possible allergens, Cheeseology regularly uses dairy products, wheat products, nuts, and legumes.  While Cheeseology will, upon request, identify known ingredients used in the Event there is a possibility of cross contamination with other ingredients in the facility, as well as a possibility that manufacturers of commercial foods & ingredients Cheeseology uses could change their formulation at any time without notice; If Cheeseology makes an attempt to accommodate any request to reduce exposure to a particular allergen, Cheeseology does NOT guarantee that the Event and food products will be free of such allergen;

THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF CONTAMINATION;

3.       ACKNOWLEDGE & AGREE such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the Event;   The risks include, but are not limited to: burns, lacerations, cuts, pinched fingers, slipping and falling, digestive issues, stomach pain, breathing issues, anaphylactic shock, & death;

4.      ACKNOWLEDGE, AGREE and REPRESENT that Participant has or will

immediately upon entering or allowing Participant’s minor child to enter the

area of the Event (“Classroom”), and will continuously thereafter, inspect the

Classroom and further agrees and warrants that, if at any time, Participant is

in or about the Classroom and Participant feels anything to be unsafe, Participant will immediately advise the instructors of such and if necessary

will leave and/or remove his/her minor child from the Classroom and/or refuse

to participate and/or allow his/her minor child to participate further in the

Event.

5.      ACKNOWLEDGE & AGREE if I or my minor child is injured, I or my child may require medical assistance at Participant’s own expense; INJURIES RECEIVED MAY BE COMPOUNDED OR INCREASED BY NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS OR PROCEDURES OF THE RELEASEES.

6.       ASSUME full responsibility for any injuries or damages sustained in connection with my participation or the participation of my minor child in the Event;

7.      CONSENT and AUTHORIZE Cheeseology to use Participant’s likeness in any photograph, video, or other digital media (“Photos”) taken or to be taken during the Event], in any and all of its publications, including print or web-based publications. 

8.      IRREVOCABLY AUTHORIZE Cheeseology to copy, edit, enhance, crop, or otherwise alter any Photo for use in their publications. I also waive any rights for approval or inspection of any Photos. 

9.      ACKNOWLEDGE and AGREE that all Photos are the property of Cheeseology and will not be returned to me.

10.  ACKNOWLEDGE and AGREE that Participant not entitled to any compensation or royalties with respect to the use of the Photos.

11.  HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE

Cheeseology, the owner and/or lessor of the premises, and their agents, owners,

members, shareholders, directors, officers, partners, employees, volunteers,

participants, manufacturers, affiliates, subsidiaries, related and affiliated entities, successors and assigns, all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf, and persons in the Classroom (collectively referred to as the Releasees) FROM ALL LIABILITY TO PARTICIPANT FOR ANY AND ALL LOSS, DAMAGE, CLAIMS, DEMANDS LIABILITIES, OBLIGATIONS, PROMISES, AGREEMENTS, DISPUTES, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY NATURE OR KIND, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, ARISING OUT

OF OR RELATED TO THE EVENT, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.

I have carefully read and fully understand all the provisions of this Waiver & Release Form Updates to This Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

Contact Us

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