Last Updated August 25, 2025

We are so happy you found your way to the Chestertown Farmers Market website. Thank you for becoming a part of our community online. As you browse our Website, please know that we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.

This policy explains how we may collect, store, use, and share information that we gather from you when you access and use our website, www.chestertownfarmersmarket.org.

Please review this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing our Website, you are agreeing to this policy and acknowledging that you have had reasonable access to review it prior to your continued use of our Website. This Agreement is binding as of the date you access our Website.

Purpose of this Privacy Policy
We want to be open and transparent in communicating how your information may be collected. This summary will give you a clear understanding of where our privacy policy applies, where it does not apply, and how it may be updated over time.

Our policy governs information we may gather:

• Through our Website.
• Through email newsletter sign-ups or contact forms.
• Through any communication you initiate with us online.

Our policy does not govern any data collected offline. The Market has no control over data gathered by any third-party websites we may link to.

Age Requirements
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 years of age. No one under the age of 16 may access, use, or provide information through our Website without verified parental consent.

If we are made aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 16, we will promptly delete that data. Please contact us at farmersmarket@chestertown.com if you believe this has occurred.

Information We Collect
The Chestertown Farmers Market is a community-based nonprofit market, and the information we collect is limited. The primary categories of information include:

• Contact information such as your name and email address (if you sign up for our newsletter or contact us).
• General internet usage data such as IP addresses and browser details.
• Information you voluntarily provide to us through forms or emails.

We do not collect financial information (such as credit cards) through this Website.

How Information is Collected
Your information may come from:

• Directly from you (e.g., newsletter sign-ups, contact forms).
• Passive data collection (cookies or similar tools for analytics).

You may also interact with external links, such as Mailchimp or social media accounts, which have their own privacy policies.

Automated Collection Tools
Our Website may use cookies or web beacons to better understand visitor activity and improve site functionality. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function as intended.

Use of Data
We may use collected data in the following ways:

• To communicate with you directly (e.g., newsletters, event updates).
• To improve and maintain our Website.
• To monitor site performance and understand visitor behavior.
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Disclosure of Data
We may disclose information:

• To service providers that help us operate the Website (e.g., email newsletter platforms).
• If required by law or legal process.
• To protect the rights and safety of the Market and its users.

Opting Out
You may opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our newsletters or contacting us directly at farmersmarket@chestertown.com.

Your Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at farmersmarket@chestertown.com.

Data Security
We use reasonable measures to protect the information you share with us. However, no method of online transmission is completely secure, and use of our Website is at your own risk.

Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of the Website after updates means you accept the revised policy.

Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at: farmersmarket@chestertown.com