PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy notice on the protection of personal data
Last updated: 04/13/2026
At La Fonte, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.lafontefoods.com (the “Website”) or interact with our services.
1. Who We Are
This Website is intended for users in the United States and is operated under the La Fonte brand.
For commercial and customer-facing activities in North America, La Fonte is represented by:
Gourmica North America LLC
8 The Green, Suite # 12987, Dover, DE 19901, USA
The Website and related data processing activities are managed by:
Coppola Industria Alimentare S.r.l.
Via Macello 3/9, 84085 Mercato San Severino (Salerno), Italy
Email: privacy@lafontefoods.com
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Coppola Industria Alimentare S.r.l. acts as the data controller.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers: name, email address
- Communications: messages, inquiries, customer service interactions
- Commercial information: preferences or interests related to our products
- Internet or network activity: IP address, browser type, device data, cookies
- Marketing preferences: subscription to newsletters or updates
You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse the Website. However, certain features may require you to provide personal data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Send newsletters and marketing communications (where you opt in)
- Improve our Website, products, and services
- Analyze usage and trends
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Service providers (e.g., hosting, email platforms, analytics providers)
- Affiliated companies supporting our operations
- Professional advisors (legal, accounting, compliance)
- Regulatory or legal authorities, where required
We do not sell your personal information.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable core Website functionality
- Improve performance and user experience
- Understand how visitors interact with our Website
- Support marketing and communication activities
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Some features of the Website may not function properly without cookies.
6. Your Privacy Rights (United States)
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
We do not sell your personal information.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
privacy@lafontefoods.com
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
7. Additional Rights for California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act), including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and share
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information, where applicable
We do not sell your personal information.
To exercise your rights, contact:
privacy@lafontefoods.com
8. European Economic Area (EEA) Users
If you are located in the European Economic Area, your personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request rectification or erasure
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority.
9. Where Your Data Is Processed
Your personal data is primarily processed within the European Union, where our Website infrastructure is hosted.
Your data may also be accessed by our North American team for customer service and commercial purposes.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy
- Respond to your requests
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
privacy@lafontefoods.com
Brand Clarification
La Fonte is an independent food brand and is not affiliated with any similarly named businesses or individuals.