Effective from: 1st April 2026
Global Food Safety Solutions, LLC (“GFSS,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. Throughout this Privacy Policy, the terms “I,” “me,” and “my” refer to Lisa Bowden as the sole proprietor and operator of GFSS. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website or engage my food safety consulting services.
I take your privacy seriously. As a food safety consultant serving domestic and international clients, I understand that the information you share with me is often sensitive and confidential. This policy reflects my commitment to protecting that information.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site or use my services.
I reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. I will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on my website, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change.
It is your responsibility to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the website or services after the date such revised policy is posted.
I may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information I may collect includes:
Personally identifiable information, such as your name, shipping address, email address, and telephone number, and demographic information, such as your age, gender, hometown, and interests, that you voluntarily give to me when you choose to participate in various activities related to the website or when you contact me to inquire about or engage my services. You are under no obligation to provide me with personal information of any kind, however your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the website or may limit my ability to provide consulting services to you.
When you engage my consulting services, I collect business information necessary to provide those services effectively. This may include:
• Company name, address, and business registration details
• Information about your products, manufacturing processes, and facilities
• Food safety records, HACCP plans, and quality assurance documentation
• FDA correspondence, Warning Letters, and inspection reports
• Labeling and marketing materials
• Information about recalls, Import Alerts, or other compliance issues
• Supplier and customer information relevant to your food safety systems
This business information is collected solely for the purpose of providing consulting services and is treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
Information my servers automatically collect when you access the website, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the website. This information is used for website administration, security, and to improve your experience.
Personal and other information you may provide when entering contests or giveaways and/or responding to surveys.
If you access the website via a mobile device, I may collect device information such as your mobile device ID, model, and manufacturer, and information about your location.
Information from third parties, such as personal information or network friends, if you connect your account to the third party and grant the website permission to access this information.
When you voluntarily provide information to me, such as when you:
• Fill out forms on my website
• Contact me via email, phone, or other communication channels
• Request a consultation or quote for services
• Enter into a service agreement with me
• Provide documents and information during the course of our consulting engagement
• Subscribe to newsletters or mailing lists
• Participate in surveys or promotions
As you navigate through my website, I may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns. This helps me improve my website and deliver a better experience.
I may receive information about you from third parties, such as business partners, analytics providers, or search information providers. I will only use such information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Having accurate information about you permits me to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, I may use information collected about you to:
The primary use of your information is to provide the food safety consulting services you have requested. This includes:
• Assessing your food safety systems and identifying areas for improvement
• Developing HACCP plans, Food Safety Plans, and other compliance documents
• Reviewing labels and marketing materials for FDA compliance
• Assisting with FDA registrations and filings
• Representing you in communications with the FDA
• Helping you navigate recalls, Warning Letters, and Import Alerts
• Providing expert guidance personalized to your specific situation
• Process your inquiries and respond to your questions
• Manage your client account and maintain records of our engagement
• Send you information about changes to my terms, policies, or services
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
With your consent, I may use your information to:
• Send you newsletters or other information about food safety topics
• Inform you about new or updated services
• Notify you about upcoming events or webinars
• Solicit feedback or reviews about my services
You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in any such communication or by contacting me directly.
• Administer and protect my website and business
• Deliver content personalized to your interests
• Analyze website usage and improve functionality
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Enforce my Terms and Conditions and other agreements
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of GFSS, my clients, and others
I take your privacy seriously and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. I may share information I have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:
If I believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of my policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, I may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation. This includes exchanging information with other entities for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
I may share your information with third parties that perform services for me or on my behalf, including but not limited to:
• Website hosting and maintenance providers
• Email service providers
• Payment processing services
• Analytics providers
• Professional advisors such as accountants and attorneys
These third parties are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide the requested services to me and to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
As part of providing consulting services, I may need to share information with the FDA or other regulatory authorities. This includes:
• Submitting documents or correspondence on your behalf
• Communicating during inspections or investigations
• Filing registrations, petitions, or other required submissions
Such disclosures are made with your authorization and as necessary to fulfill the services you have requested.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or a portion of my business, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. You will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on my website of any change in ownership or uses of your information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your information.
I may disclose your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
I may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the website to help customize the website and improve your experience. A cookie is a small data file placed on your hard drive by a website that allows the website to recognize you when you visit. I may use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your computer until you delete them).
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of my website.
I may use Google Analytics to collect information about website usage. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the website, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to the website. I use the information I get from Google Analytics only to improve my website. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the website, rather than your name or other identifying information. I do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personally identifiable information. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use and the Google Privacy Policy.
My website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by me. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such third-party websites. Please be aware that this Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by me through my website and in the course of providing consulting services. I encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
I take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. I use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your information.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee its absolute security. You acknowledge that:
• You provide your information at your own risk
• I cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to me
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or account credentials
If you have reason to believe that your interaction with me is no longer secure, please notify me immediately.
I will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine retention periods include:
• The length of time I have an ongoing relationship with you and provide services to you
• Whether there is a legal obligation to which I am subject
• Whether retention is advisable in light of my legal position (such as in regard to applicable statutes of limitations, litigation, or regulatory investigations)
For clients, I typically retain engagement records for [number] years after the conclusion of our engagement to comply with professional and legal obligations.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
• Access: You may request access to the personal information I hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that I correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that I delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Restriction: You may request that I restrict the processing of your information.
• Portability: You may request a copy of your information in a structured, commonly used format.
• Objection: You may object to the processing of your information for certain purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information provided in the Contact Me section. I will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This section describes those rights and explains how to exercise them.
• Right to Know: You have the right to request that I disclose certain information to you about my collection and use of your personal information over the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request that I delete any of your personal information that I collected from you and retained, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact me using the information in Contact Me. I will verify your request using information associated with your account or relationship with me.
If you are accessing my website or services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where my servers are located and my operations are based. The data protection laws in the United States may differ from those of your country of residence. By using my website or services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.
My website and services are not intended for children under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me. If I become aware that I have collected personal information from a child under age 18 without verification of parental consent, I will take steps to remove that information from my systems.
As a food safety consultant, I have a professional obligation to maintain the confidentiality of client information. This obligation extends beyond the terms of this Privacy Policy and survives the termination of our client relationship.
I adhere to professional standards of confidentiality applicable to food safety consultants. Client information is used only for the purpose of providing consulting services and is not disclosed to third parties except as necessary to provide those services or as required by law.
Records of client engagements, including reports, assessments, and correspondence, are maintained in accordance with professional standards and applicable laws. Such records are confidential and are not disclosed to third parties without client consent except as required by law or legal process.
My duty of confidentiality continues after the client relationship ends. Information about former clients is treated with the same level of confidentiality as information about current clients.
I may send you emails about my services, food safety topics, or other information I believe may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in any such email or by contacting me directly.
Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, I may still send you administrative emails regarding your client relationship, such as those related to ongoing engagements or service updates.
If you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages, I may send you SMS or text communications regarding your inquiries, consultations, or services. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any message.
I may call you regarding inquiries, consultations, or services. If you wish not to be contacted by phone, please inform me and I will respect your preference.
Some web browsers incorporate a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. At this time, my website does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals. I await the development of a uniform standard for responding to such signals.
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. I will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on my website and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.
I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your information. Your continued use of my website or services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, my data practices, or your information, please contact me at:
Lisa Bowden
Global Food Safety Solutions, LLC
Email: globalsafetysolutions25@gmail.com
Phone: +1-425-530-6597
Address: 1515 Weaver Way, Suite 203, Snohomish, Washington, 98290
I will endeavor to respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
