We are B’s Essentials Vending (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our“) and we operate the website https://www.bsessentialsvending.com (the “Site“), as well as any other related products and services that refer or link to these legal terms (the “Legal Terms“) (collectively, the “Services“). You can contact us by email at info@bsessentialsvending.com or by mail to 116 Agnes RD STE 200 Knoxville, TN 37919, TN, United States.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH OUR PRIVACY POLICIES AND PRACTICES, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM USING OUR SERVICES. 

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

We gather personal information that you willingly share with us. This occurs when you register for our Services, express an interest in learning more about our company or products, participate in Services-related activities, or when you reach out to us. The type of personal information we collect varies based on your interactions with us, your choices, and the specific products and features you engage with. This may encompass names, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, usernames, contact preferences, contact or authentication data, billing details, and passwords. It’s important to note that we do not handle sensitive information. In cases of purchases, we may collect the necessary data to process your payment, such as your payment instrument number and the associated security code. This payment data is securely stored by Honeybook and you can refer to their privacy notice link(s) here. All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We handle your information for the purpose of delivering, enhancing, and managing our Services, communicating with you, ensuring security and fraud prevention, and adhering to legal requirements. Additionally, we may process your information for other purposes with your consent, contingent upon the manner in which you engage with our Services such as: 

• So you can create and log in to your account, as well as keep your account in working order.
• To provide you with the requested service.
• To respond to your inquiries and solve any potential issues you might have with the requested service.
• To send you details about our products and services, changes to our terms and policies, and other similar information.
• To fulfill and manage your orders, payments, returns, and exchanges made through the Services.
• Personal information you send to us for our marketing purposes, if this is in accordance with your marketing preferences. You can opt out of our marketing emails at any time. For more information, see “WHAR ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS” below.
• We may process your information as part of our efforts to keep our Services safe and secure, including fraud monitoring and prevention.
• When necessary to save or protect an individual’s vital interest, such as to prevent harm or cyber harassment.

3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We only process your personal information when we believe it is necessary and we have a valid legal reason (i.e., legal basis) to do so under applicable law, like with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services to enter into or fulfill our contractual obligations, to protect your rights, or to fulfill our legitimate business interests.

If you are located in the EU or UK, this section applies to you.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR require us to explain the valid legal bases we rely on in order to process your personal information. As such, we may rely on the following legal bases to process your personal information:

• We may process your information if you have given us permission (i.e., consent) to use your personal information for a specific purpose. You can withdraw your consent at any time. 
• We may process your personal information when we believe it is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, including providing our Services or at your request prior to entering into a contract with you.
• We may process your information when we believe it is reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests and those interests do not outweigh your interests and fundamental rights and freedoms. For example, we may process your personal information for some of the purposes described in order to:
  • Send users information about special offers and discounts on our products and services
  • Diagnose problems and/or prevent fraudulent activities
• We may process your information where we believe it is necessary for compliance with our legal obligations, such as to cooperate with a law enforcement body or regulatory agency, exercise or defend our legal rights, or disclose your information as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.
• We may process your information where we believe it is necessary to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of a third party, such as situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person.

If you are located in Canada, this section applies to you.

We may process your information if you have given us specific permission (i.e., express consent) to use your personal information for a specific purpose, or in situations where your permission can be inferred (i.e., implied consent). You can withdraw your consent at any time. In some exceptional cases, we may be legally permitted under applicable law to process your information without your consent, including, for example:

• If collection is clearly in the interests of an individual and consent cannot be obtained in a timely way
• For investigations and fraud detection and prevention
• For business transactions provided certain conditions are met
• If it is contained in a witness statement and the collection is necessary to assess, process, or settle an insurance claim
• For identifying injured, ill, or deceased persons and communicating with next of kin
• If we have reasonable grounds to believe an individual has been, is, or may be victim of financial abuse
• If it is reasonable to expect collection and use with consent would compromise the availability or the accuracy of the information and the collection is reasonable for purposes related to investigating a breach of an agreement or a contravention of the laws of Canada or a province
• If disclosure is required to comply with a subpoena, warrant, court order, or rules of the court relating to the production of records
• If it was produced by an individual in the course of their employment, business, or profession and the collection is consistent with the purposes for which the information was produced
• If the collection is solely for journalistic, artistic, or literary purposes
• If the information is publicly available and is specified by the regulations

4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We may need to share your personal information in the following situations:

• We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
• We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this privacy notice. Affiliates include our parent company and any subsidiaries, joint venture partners, or other companies that we control or that are under common control with us.
• We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.

5. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements). No purpose in this notice will require us keeping your personal information for longer than the period of time in which users have an account with us.

When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

6. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

We have implemented reasonable technical and organizational security measures to safeguard the processing of any personal information. However, despite our efforts, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be ensured to be 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee immunity against potential actions by hackers, cybercriminals, or unauthorized third parties who may attempt to bypass our security measures and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. While we strive to protect your personal information to the best of our ability, the transmission of such information to and from our Services is inherently at your own risk. It is advisable to access the Services only within a secure environment.

7. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the Services. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under age 18, please contact us at bclemons@bsessentialsvending.com

8. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In some regions (like the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and Canada), you have certain rights under applicable data protection laws. These may include the right (i) to request access and obtain a copy of your personal information, (ii) to request rectification or erasure; (iii) to restrict the processing of your personal information; (iv) if applicable, to data portability; and (v) not to be subject to automated decision-making. In certain circumstances, you may also have the right to object to the processing of your personal information. You can make such a request by contacting us by using the contact details provided in the section “HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE” below. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Opting out of marketing and promotional communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing and promotional communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the emails that we send, replying “STOP” or “UNSUBSCRIBE” to the SMS messages that we send, or by contacting us using the details provided in the section “HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE” below. You will then be removed from the marketing lists. However, we may still communicate with you — for example, to send you service-related messages that are necessary for the administration and use of your account, to respond to service requests, or for other non-marketing purposes.

Account Information

If you would at any time like to review or change the information in your account or terminate your account, you can log in to your account settings and update your user account. Upon your request to terminate your account, we will deactivate or delete your account and information from our active databases. However, we may retain some information in our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, enforce our legal terms and/or comply with applicable legal requirements.

9. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this stage no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy.

10. STATE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS

Residents of certain states such as California (subject to California Consumer Privacy Act), (“Specific States”) have privacy rights under the respective privacy laws, allowing them to exercise their rights to privacy.

California Users

California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the “Shine The Light” law permits our users who are California residents to request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to us using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.

If you are under 18 years of age, reside in California, and have a registered account with the Services, you have the right to request removal of unwanted data that you publicly post on the Services. To request removal of such data, please contact us using the contact information provided below and include the email address associated with your account and a statement that you reside in California. We will make sure the data is not publicly displayed on the Services, but please be aware that the data may not be completely or comprehensively removed from all our systems (e.g., backups, etc.).

This section applies only to residents of Specific States. Under Specific States laws, you have the rights listed below. 

Your rights with respect to your personal data

Right to request deletion of the data — Request to delete

You can ask for the deletion of your personal information. If you ask us to delete your personal information, we will respect your request and delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions provided by law, such as (but not limited to) the exercise by another consumer of his or her right to free speech, our compliance requirements resulting from a legal obligation, or any processing that may be required to protect against illegal activities.

Right to be informed — Request to know

Depending on the circumstances, you have a right to know:

• whether we collect and use your personal information;
• the categories of personal information that we collect;
• the purposes for which the collected personal information is used;
• whether we sell or share personal information to third parties;
• the categories of personal information that we sold, shared, or disclosed for a business purpose;
• the categories of third parties to whom the personal information was sold, shared, or disclosed for a business purpose;
• the business or commercial purpose for collecting, selling, or sharing personal information; and
• the specific pieces of personal information we collected about you.

In accordance with applicable law, we are not obligated to provide or delete consumer information that is de-identified in response to a consumer request or to re-identify individual data to verify a consumer request.

Right to Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information

We do not process consumer’s sensitive personal information.

Verification process

Upon receiving your request, we will verify your identity by matching the provided information with our records. Depending on the request type, we may ask for specific details or contact you through previously provided communication methods. The personal information you provide will solely be used for identity verification, and we aim to minimize additional requests for verification purposes. In cases where existing information is insufficient, we may ask for extra details, which will be promptly deleted after the verification process is complete. Our primary goal is to ensure the security and prevent fraud while handling your request.

Other privacy rights

• You may object to the processing of your personal information.
• You may request correction of your personal data if it is incorrect or no longer relevant, or ask to restrict the processing of the information.
• You can designate an authorized agent to make a request permitted by some State Specific laws on your behalf. We may deny a request from an authorized agent that does not submit proof that they have been validly authorized to act on your behalf in accordance with the State Specific laws.
• You may request to opt out from future selling or sharing of your personal information to third parties. Upon receiving an opt-out request, we will act upon the request as soon as feasibly possible, but no later than fifteen (15) days depending on the State Specific law, from the date of the request submission.

To exercise these rights, you can contact us by email at bclemons@bsessentialsvending.com,

Additional Rights

For opt-out rights related to personal information sales or targeted advertising, visit the provided links, adjust cookie settings, or enable browser-based opt-out signals. Sensitive personal information opt-out options are available through the provided channels.

11. FRANCHISE PORTAL PROSPECTS

Due to the inherent nature of the Franchise Portal, maintaining strict confidentiality of communications and information among Franchise Partners cannot be guaranteed. B’s Essentials Vending expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any miscommunication or unauthorized sharing of sensitive information that may occur among Franchise Partners using the Franchise Portal. While we implement reasonable security measures to protect the Franchise Portal, we do not warrant that these measures will be fully effective against unauthorized access, breaches, or other security incidents. The security of information and communications on the Franchise Portal is subject to inherent risks, and B’s Essentials Vending shall not be held liable for any unauthorized access, data breaches, or loss of sensitive information. Franchise Partners are responsible for implementing their own security measures to safeguard against potential security threats. Any security concerns or incidents should be reported promptly to us using the contact email provided in our Privacy Policy. Franchise Partners are advised to regularly review and enhance their own security practices to protect their data and communications within the Franchise Portal.

By using the Franchise Portal, Franchise Partners acknowledge and agree that B’s Essentials Vending is not liable for any issues related to security breaches or unauthorized sharing of information and that they assume full responsibility for their own security measures and compliance with applicable data protection laws.

12. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

We reserve the right to update this privacy notice periodically. The revised version will be identified by an updated “Revised” date and will become effective as soon as it is accessible. However, please be aware that we may not notify you about every change, and it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email us at info@bsessentialsvenidng.com or contact us by post at:

B’s Essentials Vending L.L.C.

116 Agnes RD STE 200, Knoxville, TN 37919

United States

info@bsessentialsvending.com

COOKIES POLICY

This Site is designed for visitors from the United States. When you browse our Site, we (or third parties) gather information, utilizing technologies like cookies. This collected information may include details about your interactions with the Site, products you’ve viewed or purchased, preferences, device information, and inferences drawn from this data. Primarily, this information is used to ensure the Site functions as expected and to enhance your personalized web experience. Please note that specific cookies (or similar technologies) may be deactivated for visitors outside the United States, however, this cannot be guaranteed.

The information we collect is governed by our Privacy Policy.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, B’s Essentials Vending) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.

2. WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?

We may use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Site to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our online properties. Third parties serve cookies through our Site for advertising, analytics, and other purposes. We may also integrate data obtained from cookies with any existing records we might have about you as a user. This involves merging cookie-derived information with personal details you provide us or information sourced from our products. This combined data is then utilized for profiling and statistical analysis, examining product popularity, understanding user behavior on our Site, and gaining insights into the usage patterns of our products and services.

3. HOW CAN I CONTROL COOKIES?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager. The Cookie Consent Manager allows you to select which categories of cookies you accept or reject. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide you with services. The Cookie Consent Manager can be found in the notification banner and on our website. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Site though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. You may also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies.

4. DO YOU SERVE TARGETED ADVERTISING?

Third parties may serve cookies on your computer or mobile device to serve advertising through our Site. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services that you may be interested in. They may also employ technology that is used to measure the effectiveness of advertisements. They can accomplish this by using cookies or web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other sites in order to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services of potential interest to you. The information collected through this process does not enable us or them to identify your name, contact details, or other details that directly identify you unless you choose to provide these.

5. HOW OFTEN WILL YOU UPDATE THIS COOKIE POLICY?

We will periodically review and, if needed, revise this policy, indicating the date of the last update below. Any modifications to our cookie policy will be outlined below.

This policy underwent its most recent review and update in August.

Last Revised: 8-29-24