This Privacy Policy describes how Kansas City Steak Company (collectively, “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and safeguards personal information. This Privacy Policy also tells you about your rights and choices with respect to your personal information, and how you can reach us to get answers to your questions. You can jump to particular topics by going to the headings below:
Types of Information We Collect
Use and Processing of Information
How We Protect Personal Information
Types of Information We Collect
The following provides examples of the type of information that we collect from you and how we use that information.
Context | Types of Data | Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data |
Account Registration | We collect your name and contact information as well as other information you choose to provide when you create an account. | We use this information to provide account related functionalities to our users. Accounts can be used for easy checkout and to save your preferences and transaction history. By registering, you are automatically enrolled in our mailing list. |
Business Information | We collect the name, and contact information, of employees of businesses with whom we may interact. | We have a legitimate interest in contacting certain businesses and communicating with them concerning normal business administration such as projects, services, and billing. |
Site Behavior | We use first party cookies and other methods to track site activity. See our Cookie Section for more information. We also use third party cookies and other methods to track site activity and share it with 3rd parties. | First party cookies gather information so you can make a purchase. They are also used to provide you with a better shopping experience. Third party cookies gather information to engage in behavior-based advertising and capture website analytics. |
Demographic Information | We may collect personal information, such as your age, location, and gender. | We use this information to comply with applicable laws. |
Email Interconnectivity | If you receive email from us, we use certain tools to capture data related to when you open our message, click on any links or banners it contains and make purchases. | We use this information to understand how you interact with our communications to you. |
Employment | If you apply for a job posting, or become an employee, we collect information necessary to process your application or to retain you as an employee. This may include, among other things, your Social Security Number. Providing this information is required for employment. | We use information about current employees to carry out our payment and benefits obligations. In some contexts, we are also required by law to collect information about our employees. We also use this information to have efficient staffing and work force operations. |
Feedback/Support | If you provide us feedback or contact us for support we will collect your name and e-mail address, as well as any other content that you send to us, in order to reply. | We use this information in order to receive, and act upon, your feedback or issues. |
Mailing List | When you make a purchase or register, or request that we add you to our mailing list, we collect your email address and/or postal address. | We share information about our products and services with those on our mailing list. |
Mobile Devices | We collect information from your mobile device such as unique identifying information broadcast from your device when visiting our website or when visiting one of our stores. | We use this information to identify unique visitors and understand how users interact with us on their mobile devices. |
Order Placement | We collect your name, billing address, shipping address, e-mail address, phone number, and credit card information when you place an order. | We use your information to perform our contract to provide you with products or services. By ordering, you are automatically enrolled in our mailing lists. |
Partner Promotion | We collect information that you provide as part of a co-branded promotion with another company. | We use this information to fulfil our promotions. |
Ratings and Reviews | When you rate or review us or our products, we collect any information you provide as part of that rating or review. | We use this information to improve and provide feedback on products. |
Surveys | When you participate in a survey we collect information that you provide through the survey. If the survey is provided by a third party service provider, the third party's privacy policy applies to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information. | We use this information to understand your opinions and collect information relevant to our organization. |
Sweepstakes or Contests | When you participate in a sweepstakes or contest we collect information about you which includes contact information to notify you if you are selected. | We use this information to operate the sweepstakes. In some contexts, we are also required by law to collect information about those that enter into our sweepstakes. By participating, you are automatically enrolled in our mailing lists. |
Website Interactions | We use technology to monitor how you access and interact with our website. This may include which links you click on, or information that you type into our online forms. This may also include information about your device or browser. | We use this information to understand how you interact with our website to better improve it, and to understand your preferences and interests in order to select offerings that you might find most useful. We also have a legitimate interest in detecting and preventing fraud. |
Web Logs | We collect information, including your browser type, operating system, Internet Protocol (IP) address (a number that is automatically assigned to a computer when the Internet is used), domain name, click-activity, referring website, and/or a date/time stamp for visitors. | We use this information to monitor our networks and understand behavior patterns of visitors to our websites. This allows us to improve our browse and shopping experiences. |
Gift Information | We collect your name and contact and payment information, as well as the name, email address, and/or shipping address of the gift recipient. | We use this information to fulfill the order. Recipients will also be automatically enrolled in our mailing lists. |
Chat | We collect your name and email address. | We use this information to better communicate with you and ensure we can follow up with you when the chat completes. |
In addition to the information that we collect from you directly, we may also receive information about you from other sources, including third parties, business partners, our affiliates, or publicly available sources. For example, if you submit a job application, or become an employee, we may conduct a background check.
In addition to the purposes and uses described above, we use information in the following ways:
- To identify you when you visit our websites or our stores
- To provide products and services or to process returns
- To improve our services and product offerings
- To streamline the checkout process
- To conduct analytics
- To respond to inquiries related to support, employment opportunities, or other requests
- To send marketing and promotional materials, including information relating to our products, services, sales, or promotions
- For internal administrative purposes, as well as to manage our relationships
Although the sections above describe our primary purpose in collecting your information, in many situations we have more than one purpose. For example, if you complete an online purchase we may collect your information to perform our contract with you, but we also collect your information so that we can quickly and easily respond to any questions about your order. As a result, our collection and processing of your information is based in different contexts upon your consent, our need to perform a contract, our obligations under law, and/or our general interest in conducting our business.