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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Nov 30th, 2025

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Welcome to Sarah the Homesteader. We operate the website [www.sarahthehomesteader.com] through the Wix.com platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or purchase baked goods, crafts, or other products from us.

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact information: Name, email address, phone number

  • Order and payment information: Shipping address, order details

    • Payment information (credit/debit card details) is processed securely by Wix Payments, PayPal, or other third-party processors. We do NOT store your full payment card information.

  • Account details: If you create an account on the Site

  • Messages: Information you share through contact forms, email, or chat

  • Marketing preferences: When you subscribe to newsletters or updates

1.2 Information Automatically Collected by Wix

Wix may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)

  • Usage data (pages viewed, time spent, navigation paths)

  • Cookies and tracking technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, secure your shopping cart, and analyze site traffic

Wix may also collect aggregated, non-identifiable data for analytics.

For more information on how Wix handles this data, visit:
https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Provide customer service

  • Send order confirmations and updates

  • Improve and optimize our website

  • Send marketing emails (if you opt in)

  • Prevent fraud or misuse

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. How Wix Uses and Stores Your Information

Because our website is hosted on Wix.com, your data may be stored on secure Wix servers and databases. Wix stores your information behind a firewall and complies with industry-standard security practices.

Wix may also store and process your information on servers located in the United States, Europe, or other jurisdictions.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Wix.com (website hosting and data processing)

  • Payment processors (Wix Payments, PayPal, Stripe, etc.)

  • Shipping carriers (USPS, UPS, etc.)

  • Email marketing tools (Wix Email Marketing)

  • Service providers who support the website and operations

We do not sell your personal data, and we only share it with trusted partners necessary to run our business.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies through Wix to:

  • Keep items in your cart

  • Remember your login

  • Analyze traffic and performance

  • Support site functionality

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly if you do.

6. Data Security

We and Wix follow accepted industry standards to protect your data. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as needed to:

  • Complete your orders

  • Meet accounting or legal requirements

  • Provide customer support

After this period, the data may be deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

  • Access to your personal data

  • Correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Opting out of marketing communications

  • Requesting a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
info@sarahthehomesteader.com

You may also unsubscribe from emails using the link at the bottom of those messages.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site does not target or knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to social media pages or external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their individual policies.

11. International Visitors

By using the Site, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where Wix servers are located.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Effective Date.”

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Sarah the Homesteader
Email: info@sarahthehomesteader.com
Address: Morton, IL

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