Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 20, 2026
Introduction
CropCart Markets ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website cropcartmarkets.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our Service, you may voluntarily provide information including:
- Name and email address when submitting a contact form
- Business information when applying for the Featured Vendor program
- Market information when submitting a new farmers market listing
- Any other information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you access our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- Referring website or search terms that led you to our site
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activity on our Service. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure ad effectiveness
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information about you:
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Stripe
For payment processing related to our Featured Vendor program, we use Stripe. Stripe collects payment information directly and processes it according to their own privacy policy. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- Process Featured Vendor applications and payments
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Send you technical notices and support messages
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Display relevant advertisements
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you have given us permission to share your information
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: support@cropcartmarkets.com
- Website: cropcartmarkets.com/contact