Health Data Notice

1. Overview

US African Food Market ("USAFM") respects your privacy regarding health-related information. This Health Data Notice explains what health data we may collect, how we use it, and how we protect it in connection with our grocery delivery services.

2. What Health Data We Collect

We may collect limited health-related information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Dietary preferences and restrictions you set in your account (e.g., gluten-free, halal, vegan, nut allergies)
• Allergen information you indicate when browsing or filtering products
• Nutritional preferences that guide your product recommendations

We do not collect medical records, health insurance information, or data from health monitoring devices.

3. How We Use Health Data

We use your health-related information to:

• Filter and display products that match your dietary needs
• Show allergen warnings on relevant products
• Personalize your shopping experience based on your stated preferences
• Improve our product labeling and allergen information accuracy

4. How We Protect Health Data

We treat any health-related information with the same or higher level of protection as other personal data. Specifically:

• Health data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access is limited to personnel who need it to provide our services
• We do not sell health-related data to third parties
• We do not use health data for advertising or marketing purposes beyond our own platform
• We do not share health data with insurance companies, employers, or data brokers

5. Your Choices

You have full control over your health-related information:

• You can update or remove dietary preferences at any time through your account settings
• You can request deletion of all health-related data by contacting us
• Providing dietary or allergen information is entirely voluntary and not required to use our service

6. Allergen Disclaimer

While we make every effort to provide accurate allergen information, product ingredients may change. Always read product labels before consumption. USAFM is not responsible for allergic reactions resulting from mislabeled products from our suppliers. If you have severe allergies, please consult product packaging directly and contact the manufacturer if you have questions.

7. Children's Health Data

We do not knowingly collect health data from children under 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided health data without consent, please contact us and we will promptly delete such information.

8. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Health Data Notice from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by updating the date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by direct notification.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Health Data Notice or to exercise your rights regarding health data, contact us at privacy@usafm.com or write to us at 4126 11th St, Rock Island, IL 61201.

10. State-Specific Rights

If you are a resident of a state with specific health data privacy laws (such as Washington's My Health My Data Act or California's CCPA), you may have additional rights regarding your health data. These may include the right to know what health data we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of health data (which we do not engage in). Contact us to exercise any state-specific rights.