Privacy Policy
Farm Discovery
Farm Discovery respects your right to privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. We do not sell or rent donor, volunteer, client or supporter information.
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information gathered through our website and programs.
Who We Are
Farm Discovery at Live Earth is a nonprofit organization working in the Pajaro Valley community to empower youth and families to build and sustain healthy food, farming, social and natural systems.
Our website address is:
https://farmdiscovery.org
For questions about this policy, please contact:
director@farmdiscovery.org
Information We Collect
Farm Discovery collects only the information necessary to support our programs, communicate with our community, and process donations.
Information we may collect includes:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Donation or payment information
- Event or program registration information
Most areas of our website can be accessed without providing personal information. Information is collected only when you voluntarily provide it, such as when making a donation, registering for a program, signing up for a newsletter, or contacting us.
Our website may also passively collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited in order to maintain and improve the website.
How We Use Your Information
Information provided to Farm Discovery may be used to:
- Process donations
- Provide donation acknowledgments and tax receipts
- Register participants for programs, events, or camps
- Send newsletters and updates about Farm Discovery programs and events
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve our website and services
You may opt out of communications from Farm Discovery at any time.
Donor Privacy and Rights
Farm Discovery values the trust of our donors and supporters.
Donors have the right to:
- Request that their donation remain anonymous
- Review or correct their personal information
- Request that their contact information be removed from our mailing lists
- Opt out of future communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at director@farmdiscovery.org.
Confidentiality and Security
Farm Discovery takes reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality and security of personal information.
- Physical and electronic records are maintained in secure systems.
- Access to personal information is limited to staff who need it for operational purposes.
- Online payments and donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors that follow industry security standards.
Farm Discovery does not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
Cookies and Website Data
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies may remember preferences, track basic website activity, and help us improve the user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Tools
Pages on our website may include embedded content such as videos or social media posts. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the originating website, which may collect data about your interaction.
Farm Discovery may also use third-party tools for services such as:
- Website analytics
- Email newsletters
- Payment processing
- Website hosting
These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect that information.
Third-Party Sharing
Farm Discovery does not sell, trade, or rent personal information.
Limited information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers when necessary to:
- Process donations or payments
- Send email communications
- Maintain our website or databases
These service providers are required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to Farm Discovery.
Changes to This Policy
Farm Discovery may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Farm Discovery
director@farmdiscovery.org
https://farmdiscovery.org