PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: October 28, 2025

Down on the Farm Iron Pour (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you interact with our website, forms, and communications, including:

  • Personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

  • Payment information when you make purchases or donations through our site (processed securely through third-party payment processors; we do not store full card details).

  • Form submissions such as event registrations, volunteer sign-ups, or Legacy Program inquiries.

  • Automatically collected data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (through cookies or analytics tools).

  • Email interactions, including when you open, click, or unsubscribe from our emails.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your messages, registrations, or requests.

  • Process purchases, donations, or contributions.

  • Send event updates, newsletters, or project news (only if you’ve opted in).

  • Improve our website’s design and functionality.

  • Ensure site security and protect against fraud or abuse.

We only use your data for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

3. How We Share Information

We may share your information with trusted third parties who help us operate our website and programs, such as:

  • Email marketing services (e.g. ConvertKit, Mailchimp).

  • Website hosting or analytics providers.

  • Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal).

These third parties are only given access to the information needed to perform their services and are required to protect your data.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
We may also use third-party analytics (e.g. Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior and improve our content.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

  • Access or request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Ask us to correct, delete, or restrict use of your information.

  • Opt out of email communications at any time.

  • Withdraw consent to data processing.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at connect (at) downonthefarmironpour (dot) com

6. Data Retention and Security

We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes outlined here, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
We use reasonable security measures — both technical and organizational — to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

7. Sensitive Information

In some cases, we may ask for or receive information that could be considered sensitive, such as:

  • Dietary restrictions or allergies (to ensure safe, inclusive meals at community events).

  • Accessibility needs or health notes (to provide appropriate accommodations).

  • Pronouns or preferred forms of address (to foster an inclusive and respectful environment).

Sharing this information is always voluntary, and it is collected only for the purpose of ensuring that your experience at our events is safe, welcoming, and personalized.
We never share or disclose this information publicly or use it for marketing purposes.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., partner organizations, social media, ticketing).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect new practices or legal requirements.
When we make significant changes, we’ll update the “Effective Date” and post the new version here.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

  • connect (at) downonthefarmironpour (dot) com

  • Down at the Farm Iron Pour, Decorah, Iowa, US

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