Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

• Your name
• Email address
• Any information you submit through contact forms or inquiries

We only collect personal information when you choose to provide it.

Non‑Personal Information

We may automatically collect non‑personal information, including:

• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time and date of visits
• Referring websites

This information is used for analytics and to improve user experience.

Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. Google may use cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings: www.google.com/settings/ads — manage your Google ad personalization preferences
• Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info/choices — opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies
• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices — another industry opt-out tool

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, Google may use cookies for personalized ads under the Google Consent Mode framework. You can manage your consent preferences through the cookie banner or browser settings as described below.

Third-party advertising vendors may also use cookies to serve ads on our behalf. These vendors include Google AdSense and other ad networks. Each vendor has its own privacy and cookie policy, which you can review on their respective websites.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Farm Stand Finder LLC uses cookies to store information about visitors' preferences and to optimize the experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors' browser type or other information. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly (e.g., remembering your search filters and location).
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve content and functionality.
• Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense and other ad partners to display relevant ads based on your interests. These cookies allow ad networks to serve ads that are more relevant to you and your browsing history.

Third-party vendors, including Google AdSense, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page. For EU/EEA users, you may also manage consent under the GDPR (see below).

You can choose to disable all cookies through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management is available in your browser's help section. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third‑Party Privacy Policies

This website uses third-party advertising and analytics partners. These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. Third-party vendors include: - Google AdSense: May use cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites. Opt out at Google Ads Settings. - Google Analytics: May collect anonymized usage data. Review Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy. Farm Stand Finder LLC's Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party partners. We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of each third‑party ad servers or websites for more detailed information about their practices and instructions on how to opt out of certain options.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain the website
• Improve site functionality and content
• Respond to inquiries or messages
• Analyze usage trends and performance
• Display relevant advertising

We do not sell, trade, or rent users' personal information to others.

Data Protection

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Children's Information

Farm Stand Finder LLC does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove such information from our records.

Your Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Canadian Users — PIPEDA

If you are located in Canada, your personal information is protected under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.

• Consent: We obtain your meaningful consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information.
• Limiting Collection: We collect only what is necessary for the identified purposes.
• Access & Correction: You have the right to access your personal information held by us and request corrections to inaccurate data.
• Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us at hello.farmstandfinder@gmail.com.
• Cross-Border Transfers: Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.
• Complaints: Canadian users may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca with privacy complaints.

California Residents — CCPA Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information. You therefore have no need to opt out of a sale, but you may opt out of personalized advertising through Google's ad settings.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, contact us at hello.farmstandfinder@gmail.com. We will respond within 45 days.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Account information: retained for the lifetime of your account plus 12 months after deletion
• Contact form submissions: retained for 24 months for customer service purposes
• Analytics data: retained in aggregate, anonymized form indefinitely; individual session data is not stored beyond 26 months
• Payment records: retained for 7 years as required by tax law (processed and stored by Stripe)

Advertising Disclosure

This website earns revenue through advertising and sponsorships. For a complete explanation of our monetization methods and how they are kept separate from our editorial content, please read our Advertising Disclosure.

Mexican Users — LFPDPPP

If you are located in Mexico, your personal information is protected under Mexico's Ley Federal de Protección de Datos Personales en Posesión de los Particulares (LFPDPPP).

• Aviso de Privacidad (Privacy Notice): This Privacy Policy serves as our notice to Mexican users regarding the collection and use of personal data.
• ARCO Rights: You have the right to Access, Rectify, Cancel, or Object to the processing of your personal data (derechos ARCO) by contacting us at hello.farmstandfinder@gmail.com.
• Data Transfers: We may transfer your data to third parties (such as payment processors) in accordance with applicable law. We will inform you of such transfers.
• Sensitive Data: We do not collect sensitive personal data (datos personales sensibles) as defined under Mexican law.
• Regulator: Mexican users may contact the Instituto Nacional de Transparencia, Acceso a la Información y Protección de Datos Personales (INAI) at www.inai.org.mx.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

• Farm Stand Finder LLC
• 117 S. Lexington Street STE 100
• Harrisonville, MO 64701 USA
• Phone: (573) 296-FARM (3276)
• Email: hello.farmstandfinder@gmail.com
• Website: https://farmstandfinderapp.org