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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Farm Finder Canada. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: When you contact us through forms or email, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and message content.
  • Location Preferences: When you search for farms, we may store your location preferences to improve your experience.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and search queries.
  • Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Location Data: With your consent, we may collect approximate location data to help you find nearby farms.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Provide personalized content

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our farm finder services
  • Help you discover farms near your location
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our website functionality and user experience
  • Send you updates about our services (with your consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Farm Partners

  • We may share basic contact information with farms when you express interest in visiting or contacting them
  • This sharing is limited to facilitating your connection with the farms you’re interested in

Service Providers

  • We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and services
  • These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and can only use your information for specified purposes
  • We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request
  • We may share information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 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 promptly.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside Canada, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada, where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and incorporates principles from international privacy frameworks where applicable.