Sage Food Safety Consultants, LLC
Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Sage Food Safety Consultants, LLC (“Sage Food Safety,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at www.sagefoodsafety.com (the “Site”), contact us, or engage our services.

By using our Site or providing us with personal information, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide Directly – When you contact us via our “Contact Us” form, email (e.g., gale@galeprince.com), phone (513.236.6264), or other means, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company/organization name
  • Job title
  • Any other details you voluntarily provide in messages, inquiries, or service requests (e.g., details about your food safety program, recall needs, or compliance questions)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we (or our third-party service providers) may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited, time and date of access, and referring/exit pages
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5 below)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health data, financial details) unless directly relevant and provided voluntarily in the context of our consulting services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries, provide consulting services, or discuss potential engagements (e.g., FSMA compliance, allergen program reviews, recall plan preparation, crisis management, presentations)
  • To communicate with you about our services, updates, or industry insights
  • To improve our Site, services, and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements
  • For internal business purposes, such as data analysis, auditing, and fraud prevention

3. How We Share Your Information

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

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us (e.g., web hosting, email service providers, analytics tools) under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit permission

4. International Data Transfers

Our Site is hosted in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data receives an adequate level of protection.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to enhance your experience. These help us understand Site usage and improve functionality. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy] (if you add one; otherwise, remove reference).

We do not currently use targeted advertising or share data for cross-context behavioral advertising.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access, correction, or deletion of your data
  • Opting out of certain communications (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
  • For California residents (under CCPA/CPRA): Right to know what personal information we collect/use/share, right to opt out of sales (we do not sell data), and right to non-discrimination

To exercise these rights, contact us at the details in Section 9. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes—typically no longer than 7 years after our last interaction, unless required otherwise by law.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:

Gale Prince
Sage Food Safety Consultants, LLC
Email: gale@galeprince.com
Phone: 513.236.6264

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above.