PRIVACY POLICY
A legal disclaimer - because we have to
Cultivated Encounters ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, including our agricultural procurement and community infrastructure tools. Understand that if you let us know that you want connections to business, schools, potential buyers, farmers, food processors, etc, that we will share your basic information with them, as well as anything that may be pertinent to the connection.
What we may collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways:
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Personal Data: Name, email address, and phone number (e.g., when you sign up for Farm Finder USA or contact us for consulting).
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Business Data: Farm names, EINs, crop availability, and procurement requirements.
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data collected via cookies or through platforms like Softr, Airtable, Wix, or Squarespace.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Facilitate agricultural matchmaking and procurement.
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Manage and improve our community-focused platforms.
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Provide business consulting services and system architecture support.
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Communicate updates regarding local food systems and regenerative design projects.
Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We do not sell your data. However, we may share information with:
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Service Providers: We use third-party tools to run our infrastructure (e.g., Airtable for databases, Softr for front-end portals, and Local Line for e-commerce).
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Community Partners: In the course of matchmaking (e.g., connecting farms to schools), relevant business information is shared with participating parties.
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Legal Obligations: Where required by law or to protect our rights.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Request the correction or deletion of your data.
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Opt-out of marketing communications.
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact: Cultivated Encounters Ludlow, Maine -
