Effective Date: March 2026
FarmFreshMichigan.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us: When you submit a farmers market listing through our Submit a Market form, we collect your name, email address, phone number (optional), and the market details you provide. This information is used solely to review and process your submission.
Information collected automatically: Like most websites, we collect standard technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected through analytics tools and is used in aggregate form to understand how visitors use our site.
No account registration: FarmFreshMichigan.com does not require you to create an account or log in to use any part of the site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Review and respond to farmers market submissions
- Improve the accuracy and usefulness of our directory
- Understand how our site is used and improve its performance
- Respond to inquiries sent to our contact email
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Market Listings
Market information displayed on this site — including names, addresses, hours, and contact details — is sourced from public records, community submissions, and publicly available information. If you are a market manager and would like to update or remove your market’s listing, please contact us at hello@farmfreshmichigan.com.
4. Cookies & Analytics
We may use cookies and third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand site traffic and usage patterns. These tools collect anonymized, aggregate data. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though this may affect certain site features.
We do not use cookies for advertising or to track you across other websites.
5. Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to external farmers market websites, map services, and other third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
6. Maps & Location Data
Our site uses OpenStreetMap to display market locations. OpenStreetMap is a free, open-source mapping platform. Their privacy policy can be reviewed at openstreetmap.org/privacy.
7. Children’s Privacy
FarmFreshMichigan.com is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Data Retention
Submission information is retained only as long as necessary to process your request or as required by law. You may request deletion of your submitted data at any time by contacting us.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Opt out of any communications from us
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@farmfreshmichigan.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
FarmFreshMichigan.com Email: hello@farmfreshmichigan.com
A couple of notes: this is a solid general-purpose policy for a community directory site, but it’s not a substitute for legal advice. If you plan to run ads, add user accounts, or collect more data down the road, it would be worth having an attorney review it. Also, if you’re hosting in the EU or targeting EU visitors, you’d want to add GDPR-specific language.