Read Our Privacy Policy

MAS Foods International, LLC (referred to as "Company," "we," or "our" in this document) has created this Privacy Policy to communicate our data collection, usage, and sharing practices to visitors (referred to as "you" or "user" in this document) of the Company websites linked to this Privacy Policy, collectively referred to as the "Sites." This Privacy Policy may be subject to periodic modifications. In the event of changes, the updated policy will be posted at this location. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly.

Personally identifiable information (“PII”) includes information that can be linked to a specific individual, such as a name, address, phone number, or email address. The type of PII collected by us will vary with your use of the Sites. We may collect PII when you provide it to us, such as when you contact us, report a problem with our Sites, complete survey forms, or other promotional program, respond to requests for information or content (such as photographs), leave a review, or when you request to receive communications from us.

We may collect the following types of information through the Sites.

Name and Contact Information: We might ask for your name and contact details, including your address, phone number, and email address.

Likeness Information: We might ask for a photo that includes your image.

Demographic Information: You may be requested to provide demographic and relevant information about yourself while engaging with our websites. This request may arise in the context of surveys, sweepstakes, promotional or coupon campaigns, recipe offerings, product advertisements, and/or for management and monitoring purposes. These initiatives are designed to improve the overall quality of our sites and other online services.

Technical Information: Upon accessing the Sites, we may collect certain non-personally identifying information automatically. This may encompass Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, the date and time of access, the visited web page(s), particulars regarding your computer, browser, or operating system, and insights into your usage patterns on the Sites.

How Do We Use and Share your Information?
Most sections of the website provide information that is publicly accessible and does not necessitate the submission of personally identifiable information (PII). Nevertheless, we automatically collect technical information. Additional information regarding the use and disclosure of the gathered PII is outlined below.

Use of Information: We may utilize the information we gather for various lawful commercial or business purposes. These include providing the products and services you request, promoting our products and services, as well as those of third parties, creating a personalized experience for you, delivering news and information, conducting surveys, and notifying you of material changes in our Sites' policies and agreements or new services we may offer. Additionally, with your consent, we may use information from product reviews, including images, to promote or advertise our products. Your likeness in a photograph may also be used in promotional programs on our Sites or in other marketing materials, provided we have obtained your permission.

Sharing of Information: We may disclose your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in the following ways:

  • With our affiliated companies.
  • With our service providers, vendors, and contractors who perform activities on our behalf, including marketing.
  • As required by law, such as to a court or government agency, or in response to a government request.
  • To prevent misuse or unauthorized use of the Sites or as necessary to limit legal liability, protect or defend our rights, property, or interests, or safeguard the safety, rights, or property of our users.
  • With your consent or as otherwise communicated to you during data collection or sharing.

Survey, Review, and Promotions Results: Apart from the aforementioned sharing methods, we may disclose survey, review, and sweepstakes/promotions outcomes to the public, news media, as well as the U.S. Government and state governments. This is done to actively engage in government programs and initiatives.

Public Forums: If you opt to utilize the public posting features available on our sites, such as commenting on a blog, the information you share will be accessible to the wider public.

Aggregated and Deidentified Information: We have the option to disclose technical information, as well as aggregated or deidentified data, without restrictions, including for advertising purposes.

What About the Use of Cookies?

While you engage with our Sites, we may utilize cookies and similar technologies ("Cookies"). These Cookies contain information used for record-keeping purposes and are stored on your computer by the Sites. They play a vital role in the operation and improvement of the Sites, enabling us to personalize your experience, save your personal preferences, and prevent the repeated display of the same advertisements. If you prefer not to receive Cookies, you can potentially adjust your browser settings to reject or delete specific types of Cookies. However, it is important to note that if you choose to have your browser refuse or delete Cookies, certain areas of our Sites may not function properly during your visit. Even with these browser settings, we or third parties operating on the Sites may still have the ability to collect information through alternative means.

What About Third-Party Links?

The websites feature links to external sites not under our control, thus falling outside the purview of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these sites to comprehend how they gather, utilize, and disclose your information.

Furthermore, the websites may integrate social media tools or "plug-ins" from third-party providers, such as social networking tools. If you employ these tools to share personally identifiable information (PII) or interact with social media features on the websites, the relevant social media companies may collect and employ your information according to your account settings. This may involve the public sharing of such information. Your engagements with third-party social media companies and the utilization of their features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media companies. We recommend carefully reading the privacy policies associated with any social media accounts you establish and use.

What About Security?

The websites utilize robust security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of information under our control. However, we cannot assure the absolute confidentiality of any communication or material.

What About Digital Advertising and Analytics?

We possess the opportunity to partner with advertising networks and other providers of ad-serving services, collectively referred to as "Advertising Providers." These entities are responsible for showcasing advertisements on our behalf, as well as for other entities on platforms unrelated to us. A subset of these ads may be personalized, indicating that they are customized to align with your interests. This customization relies on the information gathered by Advertising Providers regarding your interactions with the Sites, as well as other websites or applications, over an extended period. This encompasses data pertaining to the connections among different browsers and devices. This type of advertising is commonly recognized as interest-based advertising.

What About "Opting-Out" of Our Data Use and Sharing?

You are free to explore our sites without registering. The decision to share your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) with us is entirely yours when prompted. Additionally, we provide you with the option to decline specific marketing uses of your PII, such as direct mailings and marketing email communications/newsletters from us.

  • To opt out of email marketing, simply use the "unsubscribe" link in each marketing email we send. Even if you opt out of email marketing, you will still receive emails related to your transactions and relationship with us.
  • If you prefer not to receive direct mailings, please contact customer service either by phone at (301) 591-9728 or through email at emailingoptout@masfi.com.
    For decisions regarding third-party interest-based advertising activities, please refer to the "Digital Advertising & Analytics" section mentioned above.

What About State Privacy Rights?
Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia possess specific rights under state privacy laws pertaining to the data we gather. If you reside in any of these states, this segment of the Privacy Policy includes mandatory disclosures and outlines the rights available to you under the law.

Personal Information Collection, Disclosure for Business Purposes, and Sales: In the past 12 months, we have gathered and shared various categories of personal information about consumers, including:

  • Personal and online identifiers (such as first and last names, email addresses, or unique online identifiers).
  • Commercial or transactional information (such as records of purchased, obtained, or considered products or services).
  • Internet or other electronic network activity information (such as browsing history, search history, interactions with websites, emails, applications, or advertisements).
  • Geolocation information.
  • Audiovisual information (such as call recordings or other audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information).
  • Inferences drawn from the aforementioned information regarding predicted characteristics and preferences.
  • Other information linked to the personal information mentioned above.

While we share personal data for interest-based advertising purposes, we do not partake in "sales" of personal data as defined by state laws.
Categories of Sources include:

  • Consumers.
  • Service providers.
  • Affiliates not under our brand.
  • Consumer data resellers and other business partners.
  • Nonprofit organizations.
  • Government entities.

Why We Collect, Use, and Share Personal Information. We use and disclose the personal information we collect for our commercial and business purposes, as further described in the “How Do We Use and Share Information?” section of this Privacy Policy.

Recipients of Personal Information. We disclose the categories of personal information designated above to the categories of third parties listed below for commercial and business purposes:

  • Service providers;
  • Affiliates not under our brand;
  • Advertising providers;
  • Internet service providers;
  • Data analytics providers;
  • Operating systems and platforms;
  • Social networks; and
  • Government entities.

Your Rights Regarding Personal Information: Residents in certain states possess rights related to the personal information gathered by businesses. You may have the ability to exercise the subsequent rights concerning your personal information, with certain exceptions and limitations:

  • Confirmation Right: You have the right to verify if we are processing information about you.
  • Correction Right: You can rectify inaccuracies in the personal information collected from you.
  • Information Right: You have the right to know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you. This includes information on the sources from which we collected your personal information, our purposes for collecting or selling it, the categories of personal information either sold or disclosed, and the categories of third parties with whom we have shared your personal information.
  • Deletion Right: You can request the deletion of the personal information we have collected from you.
  • Opt-out Right: You have the right to opt out of the processing and sharing of personal data for interest-based advertising. Note that opting out of certain practices may affect our ability to provide you with certain services. Also, we do not knowingly sell or share personal data of individuals under eighteen.
  • Non-discrimination Right: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising the aforementioned privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the following information and submit the necessary verifying information, as described below:

Depending on your state, if you have submitted a request that you believe we have not fulfilled, you can appeal our decision by sending an email with the subject line “Appeal” to masfoods@masfi.com.

Verification Process and Required Information.
Please be aware that we might need to seek further details from you for identity verification or to comprehend the extent of your request. It is important to note that while you will not be obligated to establish an account with us for request submission or fulfillment, we will need, at the very least, your first name, last name, and email address. Additionally, we may ask for your mailing address and phone number as part of the verification process.

What About Correcting, Deleting, or Updating Information?
We will keep your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) for the duration necessary to fulfill our business objectives and comply with relevant laws. You have the right to request corrections, modifications, or deletion of the information you submit through the Sites at any time. It is important to be aware that we might be obligated to retain some PII due to legal requirements or for recordkeeping purposes. Furthermore, certain services provided through the Sites may be dependent on specific PII, such as an email address, and the removal of such information could result in the inability to provide those services.

What About Children?
The websites are not intended for children, and we do not intentionally gather personally identifiable information (PII) from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has submitted PII to us, kindly contact us to request the removal of the PII.

What About Any Other Questions?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, you can contact us by phone at (301) 591-9728, by email at emailingoptout@masfi.com or by mail at MAS Foods Attn: , P.O. Box 2886, Montgomery Village, MD 20886.