Here at bfmhfansite.com, we take your privacy very seriously. This page explores what information we collect and how we use it, hopefully in an easy to understand way. This can be as exciting as watching wheat grow, but please try to stick with me to the end. This policy only covers the content of bfmhfansite.com, meaning any link you click on that takes you away from this page will have it's own policy that you should look at.

At bfmhfansite.com, we will never sell or share your personal information.

What We Collect

By visiting and interacting with bfmhfansite.com, your provide us with information. The information we collect can be broken down into 2 categories:

Information that you give to us, that can include (and is not limited to):

• Information that you put into forms on the site. This may include your name, email address, farm name, farm details, comments or images you submit
• Information needed to sign in or log into the site, including third party log-in details
• Communications sent to us through the contact form
• Information from surveys, if you choose to participate
• Details about your farm and farming habits
• Subscription, notification and site preferences

Information that we may collect from you using our site, that can include (and is not limited to):

• Technical information about how you access the site. This may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, login information, browser type and version, time zone and local language settings, geographical location, browser plug-ins and version, operating system, and type of device
• Information about your visit. This may include the full Uniform Resource Locators (URL), your navigation through the site (click stream), pages you have viewed, response times, errors, length of time on pages, page interactions information like scrolling, swipes, clicks, mouse-over, and method used to exit the page

Information collected in the second category is general and users are not identifiable to bfmhfansite.com

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to customize the site, improve our services, and/or improve your experience.  For example, on the Tree of Life page, you can select your farm level to view the tasks your farm will get. Google's Search Console tells us that 75% of users that enter the site from Search are using a mobile device, which influences site design and layout.

At various times, bfmhfansite.com will provide generalized feedback to Big Farm Mobile Harvest regarding the state of the community, issues, and concerns and get advice, like "many users don't have an OK button on their keyboard - what is the workaround?"

Cookies

Cookies are typically a small, flat and sweet baked snack or dessert. They can also be little packages of data stored on and used by your browser. Since baked goods don't travel well over the internet and leave your device sticky, this site uses data cookies. They are used to help our users navigate the website and customize their experience. You can read more about cookies at allaboutcookies.

Cookies are the best known type of storage used by modern browsers. Cookies are sent from your device to the server (website host) when you request content to help ensure relevant data is delivered. Cookies have an expiration. There is also Local Storage (never expires) and Session Storage (expires when tab is closed), which are only used on your device (not sent to the server). Something like selecting your farm level for Tree of Life is stored in Local Storage. Cookies, Local Storage and Session Storage are cleared if you delete your browsing data.

Third Party Cookies

This site includes third party cookies (including Google) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites. Google's (AdSense) use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads personalized to you. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings and/or for all third party use of cookies by visiting YourAdChoices (powered by Digital Advertising Alliance).

Where Your Data Is Stored

Cookies, Local Storage and Session Storage are stored in your browser (client) on your device and isn't accessible to bfmhfansite.com staff. If you clear your browsing data, any information or customizations will be deleted and your experience will be reset. Bfmhfansite.com does not store any user data in third party databases. Your data is safe on your device.

Bfmhfansite.com has a Gmail email address to receive and respond to contact form content. Your personal information entered into the contact form, including contact name, email, message, and any response(s) are stored in an email on that Gmail account. These emails are typically deleted after 2 to 4 months.

Consent

This site is built from data and information gathered and submitted by fans. By providing data or information, you are consenting to that information being added anonymously to the site. Consent is obtained in the event the source (author) is named.

By accessing this site, you agree to our policy.

Questions

If you have any further questions about your information and privacy on bfmhfansite.com, please contact us.

This policy was last updated on November 16, 2024 and supersedes any previous policy.