Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

FARMpreneurs (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our programs and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Farm or business information

  • Application or program participation details

  • Any information you submit through forms, surveys, or communications

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referral links

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and manage FARMpreneurs programs and services

  • Communicate about applications, events, and opportunities

  • Send newsletters or updates you opt into

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Analyze participation and engagement to strengthen our programs

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in limited circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers who help operate our website, communications, or programs

  • With partner organizations or funders only as needed for program administration or reporting, and typically in aggregated or non-identifiable form

  • When required by law or to protect legal rights

All partners and vendors are expected to maintain appropriate data protection standards.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Understand website usage

  • Remember user preferences

  • Improve performance and content

You can adjust cookie settings through your browser at any time.

5. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or communications:

  • You may receive updates about programs, events, or opportunities

  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us directly

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no internet transmission or storage system is guaranteed to be 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this policy

  • Meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

  • Support ongoing program evaluation and alumni engagement

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent from communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

FARMpreneurs
farmpreneurs@ideagarden.com