Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 08/05/2025

Last Updated: 08/05/2025

The Farmers Alliance 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, create an account, or engage with us as a member or supporter.

We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to support sustainable agriculture, food justice, and local farmers.

1.Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you use our website or services:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), membership status
Donation or Payment Details: If you donate or make a purchase, we may collect billing information (processed securely via third-party platforms)
Participation Data: Event signups, volunteer registrations, or program involvement
Communication Preferences: Newsletter subscriptions, opt-ins for SMS or email updates
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Create and manage your membership account
Provide you with updates, newsletters, and alerts (email, SMS, or otherwise)
Process donations, purchases, or other transactions
Notify you of upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, or program activities
Improve our website and outreach based on user behavior
Ensure compliance with legal and nonprofit regulatory requirements

3. How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. This includes:

Encrypted storage for passwords and sensitive data
Secure payment processing via trusted third-party services
Access control and authentication for internal systems

Please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties.

We may share your data only in the following situations:

With trusted service providers who assist with email/SMS communications, payment processing, or website analytics (under strict confidentiality agreements)
When required by law or to comply with a legal obligation
With your consent, such as if you ask us to connect you with another member or partner organization

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Track usage and engagement on our website
Improve website functionality and user experience
Understand where our traffic is coming from

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Opt out of marketing emails or SMS messages at any time
Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Cancel your membership or delete your account

To exercise these rights, email us at info@thefarmersalliance.org.

To unsubscribe from SMS, reply STOP to any message. To unsubscribe from emails, click the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 13. If we become aware of such data being collected, it will be deleted promptly.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of our site and services implies acceptance of any updates.