Privacy Policy

Kindred Farm LLC ("Kindred Farm," "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 at kindredfarm.org (the "Site") or communicate with us through email, messaging platforms including WhatsApp, or other channels.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site or communicating with us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site or communicate with us.

1. Who We Are

Kindred Farm LLC is a land stewardship and rewilding initiative based in the United States. For the purposes of data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact Information:

• Email: [email]

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us and information that is automatically collected when you visit our Site.

2.1 Information You Provide

When you contact us or communicate with us, we may collect:

• Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and any other contact details you choose to provide.
• Communication Content: The content of emails, messages, and other communications you send to us, including messages sent through WhatsApp or other messaging platforms.
• Any Other Information: Any additional information you voluntarily provide in your communications with us.

2.2 Information Collected Through Messaging Platforms

When you communicate with us through messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, we may collect:

• Your phone number
• Your name or profile name as displayed on the platform
• The content of messages you send to us
• Message timestamps and delivery/read status
• Any media files (images, documents) you choose to send

Please note that messaging platforms such as WhatsApp are operated by third parties (Meta Platforms, Inc.) and are subject to their own privacy policies and terms of service.

2.3 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website addresses
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Date and time of your visit

This information is collected through standard web server logs and is used for Site administration and security purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Respond to Inquiries: To respond to your questions, comments, and requests for information about Kindred Farm.
• To Communicate with You: To send you information you have requested or that may be of interest to you regarding Kindred Farm's activities.
• To Maintain Records: To keep records of our communications for reference and continuity.
• To Operate and Improve Our Site: To administer, maintain, and improve our website and communications.
• To Ensure Security: To protect against unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the appropriate use of information.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given us clear consent to process your personal data for a specific purpose, such as when you contact us via messaging platforms.
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests. Our legitimate interests include responding to inquiries, maintaining communications, and operating our organization.
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting providers and communication platforms (including WhatsApp/Meta). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, or as evidence in litigation.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

6. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States. If you are accessing our Site or communicating with us from the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, Switzerland, or other regions with data protection laws that may differ from U.S. laws, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

Where we transfer personal data from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland to the United States or other countries, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Your explicit consent to the transfer
• Transfers necessary for the performance of a contract with you

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process your data, and applicable legal requirements.

When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Rights for All Users

• Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving messages from us at any time by replying "STOP" to any WhatsApp message or by contacting us at [email].
• Access: You may request information about the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate personal data.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data.

8.2 Additional Rights for EEA, UK, and Swiss Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the GDPR:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You have the right to request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent for processing, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal data violates applicable law.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell your personal information. To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at [email].

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure transmission protocols (HTTPS) for our website
• End-to-end encryption for WhatsApp communications (provided by the platform)
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

11. Third-Party Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, and we use third-party services for communication (such as WhatsApp). This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you interact with.

Key third-party services we use include:

• WhatsApp (Meta Platforms, Inc.): For messaging communications. WhatsApp's privacy policy is available at https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy

12. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us at [email].

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Take reasonable steps to notify you of significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our Site or continued communication with us after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Kindred Farm LLC
Email: [email]

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible and in accordance with applicable law.