1. Introduction
Welcome to FarmFinderUSA.com ("Website," "we," "our," or "us"), owned and operated by Roxanne Bruce (owner of Cultivated Encounters). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data when you visit our website to search for farms, agricultural products, or related services.
By using FarmFinderUSA.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to our users. This may include:
A. Information You Provide to Us
Personal Identification Information: If you sign up for a newsletter, create an account, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Location Data: If you use search features to find farms "near you," we may ask for your zip code or city.
User Content: Any reviews, comments, or farm, or business listings you submit to the site.
B. Information Collected Automatically
Usage Data: We may collect information on how the Service is accessed and used. This includes your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages.
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information (e.g., keeping you logged in or remembering your search preferences).
3. How We Use Your Information
FarmFinderUSA.com uses the collected data for various purposes:
To provide and maintain the Website.
To allow you to participate in interactive features (such as contacting farms or leaving reviews).
To provide customer support.
To monitor the usage of the Service to detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
To send you newsletters, marketing or promotional materials, provided you have opted in to receive them.
4. Disclosure of Data
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service (e.g., website hosting, email delivery services like Mailchimp, or analytics providers like Google Analytics). These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf.
Legal Requirements: Roxanne Bruce may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend the rights or property of FarmFinderUSA.com, or protect against legal liability.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Service contains links to other sites that are not operated by us (e.g., individual farm websites, Facebook pages, or agricultural partners). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
6. Security of Data
The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Children have provided us with Personal Data, please contact us.
8. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your data, including:
The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
The right to request that we correct any errors in your personal information.
The right to request that we delete your personal information.
The right to opt-out of marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email listed below.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "effective date" at the top of this Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the owner:
Owner: Roxanne Bruce
Email: [email protected]
Website: FarmFinderUSA.com