1. Who We Are
Finding Raw Milk provides a directory for connecting consumers with local dairy sources. Our website address is: https://findingrawmilk.com.
2. Information We Collect
- Comments & Forms: When visitors leave comments or submit farm listings, we collect the data shown in the form, plus the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist in spam detection.
- Media: If you upload images to the website (such as farm photos), you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Other visitors can download and extract this data.
3. Cookies
- User Convenience: If you leave a comment or create a listing, you may opt-in to saving your name and email in cookies. These last for one year.
- Login Sessions: If you have an account and log in, we use temporary cookies to verify your browser settings and maintain your session. Login cookies last for two days, while “Remember Me” sessions last for two weeks.
- Site Functionality: We use cookies to remember your screen display choices and preferences while navigating our directory.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles or listings on this site may include embedded content (e.g., maps, videos, or images). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if the visitor has visited the source website. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
5. Data Retention & Sharing
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
- User Profiles: For users who register on our site, we store the personal information provided in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except their username).
- Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security.
- Third Parties: We do not sell your personal data. Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (such as Akismet).
6. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments/listings, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold. This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.