Effective Date: October 6, 2024

Goldfinch Farm (referred to as "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.goldfinchfarmmi.com, in accordance with U.S. privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:

Personal Identification Data: Name, email address, phone number, shipping address.
Payment Information: Payment details for orders (processed by secure third-party providers).
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and usage data (collected through cookies).
Communications Data: Messages and communications sent via contact forms or email.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To process orders, payments, and deliveries.
To manage your account and respond to inquiries.
To send you email newsletters and promotions (if you have opted in).
To improve our website through analytics and user feedback.
To comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting.

3. How We Share Your Data

We only share your data with:

Third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, delivery services) to complete transactions.
Government authorities when required by law.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties for marketing purposes. If we ever intend to sell data, we will notify you and provide an opt-out mechanism, as required by law (especially under the CCPA).

4. Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Laws

Depending on your location, especially if you are in California, you may have the following rights:

Right to Access: You can request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., for completing a transaction or complying with legal obligations).
Right to Opt-Out of Data Sale: If applicable, you can opt out of the sale of your personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at goldfinchfarmmi@gmail.com or call (906) 869-0372.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze site traffic, remember your preferences, and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies.

6. Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. For example, order data may be kept for tax and legal obligations for up to 7 years.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Goldfinch Farm
9770 Macon Rd, Saline, MI 48176
Megan Goldenberg
goldfinchfarmmi@gmail.com
(906) 869-0372