Conduct, Privacy, and Terms
Welcome to our legal center. Here you will find our expectations for customer behavior, our privacy policy, and terms of service.
Please note that the Co-op uses Text-Em-All (operated by Call-Em-All, Inc.) to provide automated calling and group texting services. We also utilize various third-party applications for our website, email, forms, and digital tools to provide you with access to information. By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the policies and terms outlined below, which govern our data handling and the rules for using our messaging platform.
As always, thanks for shopping the Co-op! Whether you’re shopping in our stores or on a computer or a mobile device accessing our information, we’re glad you’re here.
Code of Conduct
We want everyone to feel welcome and safe at the Co-op, so please be kind to our staff and other customers. Keep things positive, avoid recording others without permission, and refrain from using language that might make others feel uncomfortable. If you have a problem, know that we’d love to help, so please ask to speak with a manager and express your concerns respectfully. We can help you a lot more in person today than we can help you on social media tomorrow!
Please note we also stand behind our employees and they have every right to refuse service if they feel unsafe, disrespected, or feel that their rights or personal spaces are being violated. No one wants that, so let’s work together. Thanks for helping us to create a positive shopping experience for everyone. —Your Friends at the Co-op
Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At the Co-op, we value the trust you place in us. We collect information to improve your shopping experience and to keep you informed about co-op news. We do not sell, rent, or share our customer lists to third parties, for any reason, no matter what.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us through:
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Membership Applications: Name, address, email, and phone number.
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Website Forms: Contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, annual voting systems, surveys, and pre-order requests.
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Automated Data: Like most websites, we use cookies to understand site traffic and improve functionality.
3. SMS/Text Messaging Terms and Conditions
By providing your mobile number and opting in to receive texts from us, you agree to the following:
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Usage: We use a company called Text-Em-All to send important updates, such as order pick-up reminders, emergency store closures, or exclusive member deals.
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Opt-In: Consent is gathered via online and paper forms. Message frequency varies based on your settings and Co-op activity. Consent is not a condition of purchase, ever.
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Opt-Out: You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP.” After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed.
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Help: If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program, you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance.
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Rates: Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
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Privacy: Your mobile information and SMS opt-in data will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
4. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your data is stored behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems.
5. Third-Party Links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website (e.g., a local farm partner). These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies.
6. Consent
By using our website and/or opting into our communication services, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or want us to delete your data from our systems, drop us a line. We’re happy to help.
