At Methow Valley Herbs (“we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible from https://methowvalleyherbs.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that are collected and recorded by Methow Valley Herbs and how we use it.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Methow Valley Herbs is an informational website focused on trees, medicinal plants, garden care, and tree maintenance education. We may collect limited personal information in the following ways:
a. Personal Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
- Contact us via email
- Subscribe to a newsletter (if enabled)
- Submit a contact or inquiry form
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any message or details you choose to provide
We only collect information that is necessary to respond to your inquiry.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and messages
- Improve website content and user experience
- Maintain website security and performance
- Communicate updates (only if you opt in)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Log Files
Methow Valley Herbs follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
- Browser type
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Date and time stamp
- Referring/exit pages
- Number of clicks
These are used for analytical purposes only and are not linked to personally identifiable information.
4. Cookies and Web Beacons
Like many websites, Methow Valley Herbs may use cookies to:
- Store visitor preferences
- Optimize website functionality
- Understand how visitors interact with the site
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. More detailed information about cookie management can be found in your browser’s help section.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools such as:
- Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Embedded content (videos, images, articles)
These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. Methow Valley Herbs has no control over these cookies used by third-party services.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed additional third-party tracking
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Information
Methow Valley Herbs does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove such information from our records.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights related to your personal data, including:
- The right to request access to your personal data
- The right to request correction or deletion of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the email below.
10. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: [email protected]