Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
At Harley’s Barn, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, make donations or engage with us in any other way. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
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Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other contact details you provide when you interact with us.
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Payment Information: If you make a donation, we may collect payment details such as credit card information and billing address. (Note: For security purposes, payment processing is handled by third-party providers and we do not store your credit card information directly.)
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Communication Information: Any communication or feedback you send to us, such as messages through our website or email, may be collected.
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Website Usage Information: We may automatically collect certain data when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and how long you spend on the site. This is done through cookies or similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
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To Provide Services: To process your donations and deliver any other services you request, such as newsletter subscriptions or event registrations.
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To Communicate with You: To respond to inquiries, provide updates about the sanctuary and share news and events that may interest you.
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To Improve Our Services: We may use your information to enhance the user experience, improve the content and functionality of our website, and tailor our offerings to better serve you.
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To Legal Compliance: In some cases, we may use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
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Marketing and Communications: With your consent, we may send you promotional emails, newsletters, or other marketing materials regarding our sanctuary, events, and initiatives. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take the privacy and security of your personal data seriously. We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access control.
However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
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With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who help us process payments, manage communications, or maintain our website. These providers are only allowed to use your information to provide services to us and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Harley’s Barn, its visitors or others.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and track users' movement on the site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser, including the option to block or delete cookies. However, please note that some parts of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies.
6. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include:
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Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
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Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data we have about you.
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Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations and our legitimate interests.
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Opt-out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email we send or by contacting us directly.
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Data Portability: You may request to receive a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format.
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To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at harleysbarn@gmail.com
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as payment processors or social media platforms. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights related to your personal data, please contact us at:
Harley’s Barn
Email: harleysbarn@gmail.com