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Privacy Policy for First Cut Produce
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
At First Cut Produce, we facilitate nationwide produce sourcing by the truckload. We value your business and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal and business information when you interact with us through our website, phone calls, text messages, or direct external messaging.
1. Information We Collect
To coordinate logistics, manage accounts, and provide reliable truckload produce sourcing across the United States, we collect the following types of information:
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Contact Information: Name, company name, business address, email address, and phone numbers when you inquire about freight, request quotes, or set up an account.
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Operational & Logistics Data: Freight preferences, pickup/delivery locations, shipment schedules, and transaction history.
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External Communications & Messaging: Records of external conversational communications, including email correspondence, phone calls, and SMS/text interactions used to manage orders and freight logistics.
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Website Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, and standard analytics collected automatically via cookies when you visit our website.
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2. How We Use Your Information
First Cut Produce uses your information strictly to support your sourcing and logistics needs, including:
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Sourcing, negotiating, and coordinating produce shipments by the truckload across the U.S.
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Conducting direct, two-way external communications (SMS, phone, email) regarding order status, logistics updates, load confirmations, and customer service.
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Processing invoicing, billing, and account management.
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Improving our sourcing services, vendor coordination, and website performance.
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Ensuring compliance with commercial freight regulations and preventing fraud.
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3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We only share information necessary to fulfill our core services. We may share operational data with trusted third-party partners—such as carrier networks, cold storage facilities, payment processors, and IT hosting providers—strictly to complete your produce sourcing orders.
SMS & Mobile Data Sharing Terms
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Opt in, SMS Consent, and phone numbers collected for
SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any
third party or affiliates for marketing purposes.
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We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or business contact details to third parties for commercial marketing purposes. We reserve the right to disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of First Cut Produce and our partners.
4. Cookies and Digital Tracking
Our website uses cookies and standard web analytics tools to optimize site functionality and track user navigation. You can adjust your web browser settings to decline cookies, though this may impact certain website features.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical security safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration of your business and personal information.
6. Communication Preferences and Opt-Out Rights
You have full control over how we communicate with you:
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SMS/Text Messaging: You may opt out of SMS updates at any time by replying STOP to any text message received from us.
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Email Marketing: You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link provided at the bottom of the email.
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Data Updates: You may contact us at any time to review, update, or correct your contact information.
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7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our communication practices, please reach out to us:
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Company Name: First Cut Produce
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Service: Nationwide Truckload Produce Sourcing
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Email:
rick@firstcutproduce.com
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Phone: 847-332-1827.
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