Privacy Policy

Who we are

Privacy Policy for Farming for Beginners

Effective Date: February 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Farming for Beginners (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, farmingforbeginners.org (the “Site”), including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Register for an account or newsletter subscription
  • Fill out contact forms or surveys
  • Make purchases or donations
  • Post comments or participate in forums
  • Request customer support or send inquiries

This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, payment information, and any other details you choose to share.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activities, including:

  • IP address and geolocation data
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website addresses
  • Search queries
  • Device identifiers
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third parties, including social media platforms, analytics providers, and advertising networks, which helps us understand your interests and improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

  • Providing, maintaining, and improving our Site and services
  • Creating and managing your user account
  • Processing transactions and sending related information
  • Sending promotional emails, newsletters, and updates (with your consent)
  • Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
  • Analyzing site usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Personalizing content and recommendations based on your interests
  • Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring site security
  • Conducting research and surveys to improve our offerings

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These technologies help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our Site, and deliver targeted content.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential cookies for site functionality
  • Performance cookies to analyze user behavior
  • Functional cookies to remember your preferences
  • Advertising cookies for marketing purposes

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your access to some Site features.

5. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications that are not operated by Farming for Beginners. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing your information.

We may use third-party service providers, including:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Email service providers for newsletters
  • Payment processors for transactions
  • Social media platforms for marketing
  • Advertising networks for targeted ads

These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and must maintain the confidentiality of your data.

6. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Secure socket layer (SSL) technology for transactions
  • Regular security audits and assessments
  • Restricted access to personal information by authorized personnel only
  • Firewalls and intrusion detection systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge and accept this inherent risk when using our Site.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

For Users in the European Union:

  • Right to access your personal information
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to request deletion (right to be forgotten)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

For Users in California:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the selling or sharing of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

For All Users:

  • Right to request a copy of your personal information
  • Right to update or correct your information
  • Right to opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section.

9. Children’s Privacy

Farming for Beginners does not intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will immediately delete such information. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to our Site should contact us immediately at the address provided below.

For users between 13 and 18 years old, we provide additional privacy protections and do not sell their personal information without verifiable parental consent.

10. International Data Transfers

Our Site is hosted in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your home country. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and its processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Marketing Communications

We may send you promotional emails, newsletters, and marketing communications about our services, updates, and special offers. You can opt-out of these communications at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send
  • Adjusting your notification settings in your account preferences
  • Emailing us at privacy@farmingforbeginners.org

Please note that even if you opt-out of marketing communications, we will still send you transactional emails related to your account and purchases.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site and updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our Site after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Farming for Beginners
Email: privacy@farmingforbeginners.org
Mailing Address: [Your Physical Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]

We will respond to your inquiry within thirty (30) business days.

Data Protection Officer (if applicable):
Email: dpo@farmingforbeginners.org

14. Additional Information

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Compliance:
Under the CCPA, California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. We comply with all CCPA requirements and maintain a comprehensive privacy notice available upon request.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance:
For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements and maintain appropriate legal bases for processing personal information.

Thank you for trusting Farming for Beginners with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparency in all our data practices.