Website Policies, Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2026

Thank you for visiting UnionStarCheese.com. We appreciate your business and are committed to providing exceptional Wisconsin cheese and outstanding customer service. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions and Policies.

Terms & Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using UnionStarCheese.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. Union Star Cheese reserves the right to modify these policies at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updates.

Online Conduct

You agree not to use this website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website or interfere with another person's use of the website.

Product Information

We strive to ensure all product descriptions, photographs, pricing, and information are accurate. Because our cheeses are handcrafted, slight variations in appearance, weight, color, and flavor are natural and should be expected.

We reserve the right to correct errors, update product information, modify pricing, or discontinue products without prior notice.

Availability

Our cheeses are handcrafted in small batches. While we work hard to maintain inventory, some products may occasionally be unavailable. If an item becomes unavailable after an order is placed, we will contact you with available options.

Customer Accounts

Customers are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information and passwords. Union Star Cheese reserves the right to refuse service, cancel orders, or terminate accounts at our discretion.

Shipping Policy

Union Star Cheese proudly ships our handcrafted cheeses throughout the continental United States using UPS.

Shipping Schedule

To ensure your cheese arrives as fresh as possible, all online orders are shipped on Mondays.

Orders must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the preceding Friday to be included in Monday's shipment. Orders placed after the Friday deadline will be shipped the following Monday.

During holidays or periods of severe weather, we may delay shipment to protect the quality of perishable products.

Perishable Products

Our cheeses are carefully packaged using insulated shipping materials and ice packs, when necessary, to help maintain freshness during transit.

Please refrigerate your order immediately upon delivery.

Shipping Methods

Orders are shipped via UPS to physical street addresses. We are unable to ship to P.O. Boxes.

Delivery dates provided by UPS are estimates and are not guaranteed.

Shipping Delays

Union Star Cheese is not responsible for shipping delays caused by weather, carrier delays, incorrect shipping information, or other events beyond our control.

If weather or shipping conditions could compromise product quality, we reserve the right to delay shipment until the next appropriate shipping date.

Damaged or Incorrect Orders

Please inspect your shipment immediately upon arrival.

If your order arrives damaged, contains incorrect items, or is missing products, please notify us within 48 hours of delivery.

Please retain all original packaging and, if possible, take photographs of the package and its contents so we can assist with any shipping claim.

Returns & Refund Policy

Your satisfaction is important to us.

Because cheese is a perishable food product, we generally cannot accept returns of cheese or other refrigerated products.

If there is a problem with your order due to:

  • Shipping damage
  • Incorrect items
  • Missing products
  • Quality concerns

please contact us within 48 hours of delivery.

After reviewing your claim, we may issue a replacement, store credit, or refund at our discretion.

Non-food merchandise may be returned within 30 days of delivery if unused and in its original condition. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the return resulted from our error.

Satisfaction Guarantee

We stand behind every cheese we make.

If your order does not arrive in satisfactory condition due to our error or shipping damage, we will work with you to make it right through a replacement, store credit, or refund when appropriate.

Limitation of Liability

Union Star Cheese provides this website and its contents "as is" without warranties of any kind except as required by law.

Our liability shall be limited to the purchase price of the products ordered. Union Star Cheese shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this website or our products.

Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you place an order, create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing address
  • Shipping address
  • Telephone number
  • Payment information (processed securely through our payment processor)

We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders
  • Provide customer support
  • Communicate regarding your order
  • Improve our website and customer experience
  • Send promotional emails if you have chosen to receive them

We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, remember shopping cart contents, and analyze website traffic.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

Website Security

We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption and industry-standard security practices to protect your personal information during transmission.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. Union Star Cheese is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

Intellectual Property

All content on UnionStarCheese.com, including photographs, logos, artwork, graphics, product descriptions, and text, is the property of Union Star Cheese and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written permission.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

Contact Us

Union Star Cheese

7742 County Road II

Fremont, Wisconsin 54940

Phone: (920) 836-2804

Email: info@unionstarcheese.com

If you have any questions regarding these policies or your order, please contact us. We are always happy to assist you.

Thank you for choosing Union Star Cheese. We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing our family's handcrafted Wisconsin cheese with you.

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Thursday8:00AM - 8:30AM

Friday8:00AM - 8:30AM

Saturday8:00AM - 8:30AM

Mon-Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 8:00 AM - 5:00PM

Sun: Closed

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