This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which the Cleves Farmers Market website collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from visitors (referred to as "Guests") and registered sellers (referred to as "Vendors").
Information We Collect We collect personal identification information in several ways, including when users visit our site, register as a Vendor, or fill out a form.
Guests
Contact Data: Email address or name if you use our contact forms.
Usage Data: Browser type, device information, and how you interact with our website.
Vendors
Account Data: Full name, business name, email address, physical address, and phone number.
Cookies and Third-Party Analytics We use "cookies" to enhance the user experience and analyze website traffic.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track site traffic and user behavior.
Data Collected: This tool collects anonymous data like IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How We Use Collected Information The Cleves Farmers Market uses your information for the following specific purposes:
To manage Vendor accounts: We use Vendor data to process applications, verify businesses, and manage website listings.
To send Vendor SMS alerts: We use Vendor phone numbers to text important market updates, weather alerts, or scheduling changes. We do not send SMS marketing or text notifications to Guests.
To improve our website: We use Google Analytics data to fix website bugs and improve user navigation.
Sharing Your Personal Information We do not sell, trade, or rent personal identification information to third parties.
Vendor Visibility: Certain Vendor details (business name, description, contact links) will be displayed publicly on the website directory.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or to protect our legal rights.
How We Protect Your Information We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices. Security measures protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal data.
Changes To This Privacy Policy The Farmers Market has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page to stay informed.
Your Acceptance Of These Terms By using this website, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site.
