Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/3/2024

HyperLocalHarvestHub.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users’ personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit or interact with our website and services.

By using HyperLocalHarvestHub.com, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide our services effectively and enhance your experience on our website.

Personal Information

  • When you sign up for our newsletter, "Hub Notes", create an account, list as a producer or consumer, or communicate with us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, physical address, and any other contact details you voluntarily provide.

  • We collect payment information if you purchase services or products through our site.

Automatically Collected Information:

  • When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, browsing actions, and patterns. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, pages visited, and the date and time of each visit.

  • We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store this information.

Third Party Information:

We may receive information from third-party platforms if you link your account with us to other services (such as social media or payment providers).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Facilitate and personalize your experience on HyperLocalHarvestHub.com.

  • Process transactions and fulfill requests made through the platform.

  • Connect producers and consumers within your local network.

  • Communicate with you regarding your account, updates, promotions, and service announcements.

  • Improve our website, services, and user experience by analyzing trends and user interactions.

  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:

  • With other users: If you are a listed producer or consumer, relevant details (such as your contact information or products/services you offer) will be shared with other users as part of the platform’s core functionality.

  • With service providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers who assist us in operating the website or conducting our business (such as payment processors, hosting providers, and analytics services).

  • For legal reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal processes, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. These technologies help us understand how users navigate our website and improve their experience.

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

5. Community Guidelines

We reserve the right to remove content or accounts that violate these guidelines.

  • Act with Integrity: Be honest in all dealings, including production capabilities and agreement terms.

  • Respect Agreements: Honor commitments made with other users, including delivery timelines and quality standards.

  • Foster Collaboration: Use the Service to build and strengthen local networks of food producers and consumers.

We reserve the right to remove content or accounts that violate these guidelines.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

HyperLocalHarvestHub.com is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on the Service, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Hyper Local Harvest Hub or its content providers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the content without express written permission.

9. Limitation of Liability

Hyper Local Harvest Hub is a platform for connecting consumers and producers. We do not guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of any products exchanged through the Service. You agree that Hyper Local Harvest Hub is not liable for any damages, including but not limited to, lost profits, physical harm, or issues arising from agreements between users.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hyper Local Harvest Hub, its affiliates, and its employees from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Service at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the Service.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Ohio.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected]

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