Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 2024
At My Food Shed, we respect and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit or make use of our website, https://myfoodshed.org/ (the “Site”), and the steps we take to safeguard your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide through our Site, including:
•Personal Information You Provide: This includes information you provide to us directly when you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, make donations, or participate in surveys. Examples include:
•Name
•Email address
•Mailing address
•Payment information (for donations or purchases)
•Phone number
•Automatically Collected Information: We may automatically collect certain data when you interact with our website. This may include:
•IP address
•Browser type and version
•Operating system
•Pages visited on our Site and the time spent on those pages
•Referring websites or services
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
•To operate and improve our website
•To provide you with the services and products you request
•To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and sending you updates or newsletters (if you opt-in)
•To process transactions, including donations and purchases
•To comply with legal obligations
•To analyze trends, usage, and activities to improve user experience
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information under the following circumstances:
•Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, or data analysis services.
•Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe such action is necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of My Food Shed, its users, or others.
•Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how you interact with our Site, improve your experience, and provide you with relevant services. Cookies are small text files that your web browser stores on your device when you visit a website.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of the Site may not function properly if you disable cookies.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and use industry-standard security measures to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Privacy Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
•Opting Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails or newsletters by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications or by contacting us directly.
•Access, Update, or Delete Your Information: You may request access to, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us at the email provided below. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these other sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
My Food Shed
Email: blaze@ogallalacommons.org