Last updated January 2023

This privacy notice for SHOP THE FARM ("we," "us,", "our", or “STF”), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services ("Services"), such as when you place an e-commerce order, opt-in/opt-out of website cookies, or otherwise interact in an exchange of personal, identifiable data on paigethornton.com. This policy only applies to information we acquire from you through your use of paigethornton.com; it does not apply to information we obtain about you through other sources or websites. Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. 

What personal information do we process?

When you visit, use, or navigate our Services, we may process personal information depending on how you interact with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. Examples of these actions include placing an order (which requires location and contact data like addresses and phone numbers), subscribing to our newsletter Foraged Thoughts with your email address, and other forms of entering your personal information on paigethornton.com.

What other information do you collect?

We also collect information entered into paigethornton.com, like search queries and page views.

What information do you refrain from collecting?

We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the paigethornton.com, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the website. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under age 18, please contact us here.

What do you do with that information?

We may use the personal information you’ve provided (during an order, newsletter/subscription sign-up, etc.) to improve the experience on our website in various ways. We process your information only when we have a valid legal reason to do so. We mostly use the search + page data to analyze the functionality and design of the website, and optimize certain areas for increasing visitor count. We use your personal identifiable information to process your SHOP THE FARM order, using it to contact you in the event of a problem, communicate tracking milestones via email, and ship your order to the provided address. We may also use your email address in email/marketing campaigns for SHOP THE FARM and/or Foraged Thoughts (the newsletter).

We do not opt-in your email address into newsletter campaigns without your permission. We do not sell, re-distribute (via forum posting) or trade any of your personal identifiable information, including your name, phone number, email address, street address, or other PII. Other general visitor information (not personally identifiable) may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

GIVEAWAY/PROMOTION USE CLAUSE:

In the event of a giveaway that requires an email address for entry, we will add your email address to our marketing list in exchange for the opportunity to “win” the giveaway. You can always opt-out of our email correspondence at the bottom of any email you receive from us.

Do we receive any information from third parties?

We may receive information from public databases, marketing partners, social media platforms, and other outside sources. We use third-party software to manage our email campaigns. You can view their Privacy Policy here.

In what situations and with which parties do we share personal information?

We may share information in specific situations and with specific third parties. Learn more about when and with whom we share your personal information. 

How is my personal identifiable information, and otherwise collected information, protected?

paigethornton.com’s website traffic is encrypted via SSL providing a secure end to end connection for our visitors. SSL prevents hackers from impersonating our site or stealing information that customers submit, like an email address or a credit card number.

Does paigethornton.com use Cookies?

Yes! We use cookies to improve your overall experience on our website, as well as the functionality and appearance of it. Cookies help us

• to collect overall traffic data

• save customer accounts and online preferences

• store record data, like the last time you visited, the last page you visited, etc.

What are your rights?

Depending on where you are located geographically, the applicable privacy law may mean you have certain rights regarding your personal information. Learn more about your privacy rights. 

How do you exercise your rights?

The easiest way to exercise your rights is by submitting a data subject access request, or by contacting us here. Based on the applicable laws of your country, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws. 

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Revised" date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy notice, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.