This policy outlines how we handle visitors’ data when they subscribe to our email list, make donations, become members, or interact with our website by leaving comments or uploading media.
Who we are
The Centre County Farmland Trust is a non-profit, farmland-focused land trust that partners with landowners to conserve land by establishing and maintaining conservation easements to restrict development and protect natural resources.
Our website address is: https://centrecountyfarmlandtrust.org
What Data We Collect
We collect and store the following personal information when you interact with our website:
- Email address, name, and any other details provided when subscribing to our email list.
- Name, email address, and payment details when making a donation or becoming a member.
- Comments, IP address, and browser user agent when leaving a comment on our site.
- Uploaded media (if enabled), which may contain metadata such as location information.
Membership and Donation Data
We do collect personal data (such as names, email addresses, and payment details) from individuals who become members or make donations. This information is used solely for processing memberships, donations, and related communications. We do not sell or share this data with third parties.
Comments
If visitors are allowed to leave comments on the website, we collect:
- The information submitted in the comments form (name, email, comment text).
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection.
- An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you have a profile image. The Gravatar privacy policy can be found here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media
If visitors can upload images, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS), as other visitors can download and extract this data from uploaded images.
Cookies
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
- If login functionality is enabled, we set cookies for authentication and session preferences.
- Editing or publishing an article may store a temporary cookie containing no personal data.Embedded content from other websites.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from external sites behaves as if the visitor accessed those sites directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties.
The only exception is if comments are enabled, in which case they may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How long we retain your data
- Comments (if enabled) and their metadata are stored indefinitely for moderation purposes.
- Registered users (if applicable) can see, edit, or delete their information, except their username.
- Membership and donation data is retained as required for financial and legal record-keeping.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have provided personal information on our website, you may request:
- A copy of the data we hold about you.
- Deletion of your personal data, except for data we are legally required to retain.
How to Make a Request:
To request a copy or deletion of your data, please contact us at:
📧 administration@centrecountyfarmlandtrust.org
📞 814-264-2766
Where Your Data Is Sent
If comments are enabled, visitor comments may be processed by an automated spam detection service.
Legal Disclaimer
By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. While we take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page for the latest version. For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at administration@centrecountyfarmlandtrust.org.